Category Archives: Local News

FEEDING KIDS OF WAYNE COUNTY: FREE SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
Local organizations are coming together this summer to ensure no child goes hungry with the "Feeding Kids of Wayne County" program. Beginning May 25th and running through August 7th, free sack lunches...
Mark Wells Mar 09, 2026

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ARRESTS FAIRFIELD MAN ON ST. CLAIR COUNTY WARRANT
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested a Fairfield man Sunday afternoon on an outstanding warrant from St. Clair County. Authorities say 25-year-old Brady Michael Thomason was taken into custo...
Mark Wells Mar 09, 2026

CHICKEN DINNER FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT WAYNE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Wayne City Fire Department will host a Chicken Dinner fundraiser on Sunday, March 22nd from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the Wayne City Fire Department, located at 302 North Main, Wayne City, Illinoi...
Mark Wells Mar 09, 2026

FRIENDS OF FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOLD SPRING BOOK AND BAKE SALE
The Friends of the Fairfield Public Library will host their annual spring book and bake sale on Saturday, March 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at the library, located at 300 Sou...
Mark Wells Mar 09, 2026

MUSIC TRIVIA NIGHT TO ROCK WAYNE CITY WITH FUN, FOOD, AND PRIZES
Music lovers and trivia enthusiasts are invited to test their knowledge at the highly anticipated Music Trivia Night sponsored by Wayne City Matters and hosted by Tony Waters. The event, covering all ...
Mark Wells Mar 09, 2026

FCHS ALUMNI CELEBRATES 100 YEARS WITH SPECIAL DINNER EVENT
Fairfield Community High School Alumni is set to celebrate a remarkable milestone this year, marking 100 years of excellence and tradition. The centennial celebration will take place on Saturday, Octo...
Mark Wells Mar 09, 2026

JOHNSONVILLE COMMUNITY RURITAN TO HOST SOUP SUPPER & AUCTION MARCH 14TH
The Johnsonville Community Ruritan Soup Supper & Auction is set for Saturday, March 14th the Johnsonville Ruritan Building. The evening begins with a soup supper at 5:00 PM, featuring chili, veget...
Mark Wells Mar 09, 2026

CORNERSTONE CHURCH TO HOST FREE HOMECOMING AND PROM DRESS GIVEAWAY MARCH 14TH
Cornerstone Church in Fairfield will host its Semi-Annual Homecoming/Prom Dress Giveaway on Saturday, March 14th from 9 a.m. to Noon in the Fellowship Hall. Hundreds of dresses and shoes will be avail...
Mark Wells Mar 09, 2026

OVER ONE MILLION FORD VEHICLES RECALLED FOR REARVIEW CAMERA ISSUES
Ford is recalling over one million vehicles due to problems with rearview cameras, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Officials say two separate camera issues hav...
Mark Wells Mar 09, 2026

FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR LITTLE WABASH RIVER AT CARMI AS MORE RAINFALL EXPECTED THIS WEEK
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Flood Warning for the Little Wabash River at Carmi, Illinois, following recent heavy rainfall that has pushed river levels dangerously close...
Mark Wells Mar 09, 2026