Category Archives: Local News

JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SEEKS HELP IDENTIFYING THEFT SUSPECTS
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying persons of interest connected to a recent theft in the Mount Vernon area. If you recognize the ...
Mark Wells Jul 16, 2025

FAIRFIELD POLICE MAKE MULTIPLE ARRESTS IN RECENT INCIDENTS
The Fairfield Police Department has reported several arrests over the past week involving charges ranging from drug possession to disorderly conduct. Officers responded around 7:2...
Mark Wells Jul 16, 2025

TODAY MARKS THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF A LIFE CHANGING EVENT FOR A FORMER WAYNE-WHITE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE LINEMAN
Today (Wednesday) marks exactly ten years since a life-changing moment for a Fairfield man, Gerry Kinney. On Thursday, July 16th 2015, Kinney, then a lineman for Wayne-White Electric Cooperative of Fa...
Mark Wells Jul 16, 2025

TWO FLORA WOMEN ARRESTED FOR AGGRAVATED BATTERY AFTER ALTERCATION IN XENIA
The Clay County Sheriff's Office arrested two individuals early Sunday morning following a reported altercation at the Village Bar in Xenia. Deputies were dispatched to the scene around 12:20 a.m., wh...
Mark Wells Jul 16, 2025

IDOC EXPLORING ENFIELD PROPERTY FOR SUPERVISED RELEASE PROGRAM; LOCAL OFFICIALS RAISE CONCERNS
The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is in the early stages of considering the Enfield Rehabilitation property within the Village of Enfield to host programming for individuals on Mandatory S...
Mark Wells Jul 16, 2025

JOHNSONVILLE RURITAN CLUB ANNOUNCES DRAW DOWN RAFFLE
The Johnsonville Community Ruritan Club's popular Draw Down Raffle is back, now featuring bigger prizes and a limited supply of only 200 tickets, available for $10 each. All 200 tickets will be drawn....
Mark Wells Jul 16, 2025

GRAYVILLE COUNCIL APPROVES OVER $46,000 IN SPENDING DURING BRIEF MEETING
Grayville city leaders approved a series of expenditures and agreements totaling $46,358 during Monday night's meeting. Among the items: an emergency repair of a sewer lift pump on West South Street f...
Mark Wells Jul 16, 2025

FEDERAL EDUCATIONAL CHOICE ACT OFFERS NEW HOPE FOR ILLINOIS' LOW-INCOME STUDENTS
Illinois' low-income families could see expanded educational opportunities under the Educational Choice for Children Act, which was passed on July 4 as part of the federal budget reconciliation bill. ...
Mark Wells Jul 16, 2025

JOHNSONVILLE RURITAN CLUB CAR & TRACTOR SHOW SET FOR AUGUST 2ND
Car, truck, motorcycle, and tractor enthusiasts are invited to Johnsonville, Illinois, for the Johnsonville Ruritan Car & Tractor Show on Saturday, August 2nd. The event will take place just one b...
Mark Wells Jul 15, 2025

9TH ANNUAL JOHNSONVILLE COMMUNITY DAYS 5K SET FOR AUGUST 2ND
The 9th Annual Johnsonville Community Days 5K Run/Walk is coming up on Saturday, August 2nd as part of the Johnsonville Community Days celebration. Proceeds from the race will help the Johnsonville Co...
Mark Wells Jul 15, 2025