Category Archives: Local News
FAIRFIELD NATIONAL BANK APPOINTS DAN VIGANO AS CHIEF LENDING OFFICER
Fairfield National Bank has announced the appointment of Dan Vigano as its new Chief Lending Officer, effective November 24th. Vigano brings more than 25 years of experience in banking and finance to ...
Dec 19, 2025
POLICE SEARCH FOR FUGITIVE MICHAEL J. MEZO, CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS
(Photo credit: McLeansboro PD Facebook page) The McLeansboro Police Department, in coordination with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, is asking for the public's assistance in locating 63-year-old...
Dec 19, 2025
SAFE HAVEN CHURCH INVITES COMMUNITY TO CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
Safe Haven Church is inviting the community to a special Christmas Candlelight Service on Sunday, December 21st. The morning will begin with fellowship from 8:30 to 9 a.m., featuring sweet treats, war...
Dec 19, 2025
FEED MY SHEEP MINISTRIES TO SERVE CHRISTMAS MEAL IN FAIRFIELD
Feed My Sheep Ministries, located at 200 W. Main Street in Fairfield, will host a special Christmas meal on Tuesday, December 23rd, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The menu will feature ham and dressing,...
Dec 19, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY FFA HOSTS SECTION 23 PUBLIC SPEAKING AND QUIZ BOWL; VARSITY QUIZ BOWL TEAM TAKES FIRST PLACE
(Pictured L to R: Kayden Alexander, Quentin Pike, Cody Greathouse, Cheyenne Duncan, Emily Spray, Parker Biggs) On Monday, the Edwards County FFA hosted the Section 23 Public Speaking Leadership...
Dec 19, 2025
MCLEANSBORO CITY COUNCIL APPROVES GAS RATE INCREASE AND CONSIDERS NEW ORDINANCES
The McLeansboro City Council met this week, with the primary focus on natural gas rates for city residents. The board approved a proposal from USDI to set natural gas rates at $3.25 per 1,000 cubic fe...
Dec 19, 2025
FIFTH DISTRICT COURT DENIES PRETRIAL RELEASE FOR MT. VERNON MURDER SUSPECT
The Fifth District Court of Appeals has denied a request for pretrial release from a Mt. Vernon man accused of murdering his wife, ruling that he will remain in custody as he awaits trial. John W. Fin...
Dec 19, 2025
TWO-VEHICLE CRASH SENDS ONE TO FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
A two-vehicle accident Wednesday evening sent one person to the hospital. The crash occurred around 5:10 p.m. at the intersection of South First Street and Center Street. Fairfield City Fire Departmen...
Dec 18, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE WAYNE COUNTY BOARD SET FOR DECEMBER 23RD
The Wayne County Board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, December 23rd, at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs courtroom. The agenda includes a presentation by the Wayne County Republicans of a candidate ...
Dec 18, 2025
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL EVENT NIGHT WITH SANTA, LIVE NATIVITY, HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT
The Festival of Lights will have a special holiday event night on Saturday, December 20, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Leo French Park, offering families and community members a festive evening filled...
Dec 18, 2025