Category Archives: Local News

NATIONWIDE RECALL OF CHIPS AHOY! BAKED BITES BROOKIE EXPANDED
A nationwide recall of Chips Ahoy! Baked Bites Brookie has been expanded, according to a new alert issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday. The updated recall now includes a...
Mark Wells Feb 09, 2026

FAIRFIELD MULES FOOTBALL RETURNS TO WFIW-FM THIS FALL
Radio broadcast coverage of Fairfield Mules football is returning to WFIW-FM, 104.9 this fall bringing Friday night game action to listeners for the 2026 season. The WFIW-FM broadcast team, which will...
Mark Wells Feb 09, 2026

ANOTHER FUNDRAISER LAUNCHED FOR FAIRFIELD STUDENT MARCUS DRAPER
The Fairfield community is coming together to support Marcus Draper, a freshman at Fairfield Community High School, who was recently diagnosed with B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Marcus i...
Mark Wells Feb 09, 2026

WARMING TREND BRINGS UNSEASONABLY HIGH TEMPERATURES TO SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AND OHIO VALLEY
The National Weather Service reports a warming trend underway across Southern Illinois bringing unseasonably mild weather to the region through the early part of the week. Today (Monday), resid...
Mark Wells Feb 09, 2026

WAYNE CITY GRADE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR MARCH 31ST
Wayne City Grade School will hold its annual Kindergarten Registration on Tuesday, March 31st with appointments available from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This event is for families in the Wayne City Schoo...
Mark Wells Feb 09, 2026

BAILEY & DEL MAR "TAKE BACK ILLINOIS" BUS TOUR MAKES FAIRFIELD STOP ON 7-DAY TOUR
Gubernatorial candidate for Governor, Darrin Bailey and his running mate, Aaron Del Mar bring their "Take Back Illinois: For The People!" 7-day bus tour to Fairfield on Thursday, February 19th ...
Mark Wells Feb 09, 2026

JUDICIAL WATCH SUES GOV. PRITZKER OVER "PEACEKEEPER" EVENT RECORDS AFTER EMPLOYEE'S ARREST
Judicial Watch has filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, demanding records related to a September 2025 "Peacekeeper" program event. The event, held i...
Mark Wells Feb 09, 2026

WAYNE COUNTY SPELLING BEE HELD THURSDAY AT FAIRFIELD CITY HALL
(L-R: Myla Hearle & Sagan Dunn) The Wayne County Spelling Bee took center stage Thursday night at Fairfield City Hall, drawing talented students from across the area. Eleven students competed for ...
Mark Wells Feb 07, 2026

Wayne County Board to Meet February 12th at Courthouse
The Wayne County Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, February 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse. The agenda includes the call to or...
Mark Wells Feb 07, 2026
Wayne County Republican Party Discusses Lincoln Day Dinner, Early Voting at February Meeting
The Wayne County Republican Party gathered for its regular meeting on Thursday, February 5th in the basement of the Wayne County Courthouse, where members focused on preparations for the upcomi...
Mark Wells Feb 07, 2026