Category Archives: Local News
EFFINGHAM COUNTY MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO ELDER FRAUD SCHEME
An Effingham County man has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges that he exploited an elderly victim out of more than $338,000. 42-year-old Edward L. Stief, Jr. admitted guilt to wire fraud, mai...
Aug 20, 2025
REAL LIFE CHURCH OPENS AS COMMUNITY TORNADO SHELTER, INSTALLS NEW GENERATOR
Real Life Church of Fairfield has become a refuge for the community during tornado warnings, opening its doors to provide shelter for both its congregation and local residents. Over the past year, man...
Aug 20, 2025
MASONIC LODGE TO HOST SATURDAY MORNING BREAKFAST DURING FALL FUN FEST
The Masonic Lodge will be up early on Saturday, September 20th cooking a hearty breakfast to kick off a full day of Fall Fun Fest activities. Serving will run from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Masonic Lod...
Aug 20, 2025
KIDDIE KORNER ACTIVITIES TO FOLLOW PARADE AT FALL FUN FEST
The Kiddie Kollege will once again organize Kiddie Korner activities on the High Rise east lawn during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. The fun begins Saturday, September 20th immediately after the Kiddie...
Aug 20, 2025
PEDAL PULL RETURNS TO FALL FUN FEST AFTER LAST YEAR'S SUCCESS
The Pedal Pull made a big comeback at last year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest, thanks to its new location near the High Rise and its placement in the schedule following the Kiddie Parade and Kiddie Korner...
Aug 20, 2025
HUCK'S DOWNTOWN FAIRFIELD UNDERGOING MAJOR RENOVATION
Huck's Convenience Store at 1st and West Main in downtown Fairfield is in the middle of a major renovation project. The interior of the store has already been remodeled, and work on the outside is now...
Aug 20, 2025
FAIRFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 112 BOARD MEETING RECAP FROM MONDAY NIGHT
The Fairfield Public School District #112 Board met Monday night. The Superintendent's report indicated a food service balance of just over $255,600. Bus inspections are complete, with repairs made fo...
Aug 20, 2025
BENEFIT BEING ORGANIZED FOR ED AND SHEILA TITZER
A benefit is being organized in September for Ed and Sheila Titzer. The event is being hosted by Steve Ehrhart, Jerry and Dana Bare and family, and Shirley Staton. Ed Titzer, 65, of Mill Shoals, was r...
Aug 20, 2025
FIRST WEST NILE VIRUS-POSITIVE MOSQUITO SAMPLE CONFIRMED IN CLAY COUNTY
The Clay County Health Department has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) positive mosquito sample of the season. The sample, collected on Tuesday (August 19th) came from the Louisville area. He...
Aug 20, 2025
GEFF TEACHER RECEIVES STATEWIDE LITERACY GRANT
Geff Grade School Community District #14 is proud to announce that Ms. Sherrie Blackford, K-8 Reading Interventionist, has been awarded the Illinois Reading Council's (IRC) Literacy Support Grant in t...
Aug 20, 2025