Category Archives: Local News
BUSY THURSDAY IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
Wayne County Circuit Judge Denton Aud's courtroom was busy on Thursday with several defendants making appearances. Brittany Bush, 37, of Fairfield appeared in court to face a charge of Violation of Pr...
Jun 12, 2026
TWO LOCAL RESIDENTS RECEIVE SENTENCES FOR UNLAWFUL SALE OF LIQUOR TO A MINOR
Two local Fairfield residents received their sentences on Thursday in Wayne Court Circuit Court for Unlawful Sale of Liquor to a Minor. Kristy Churchwell and Tyler Moyer, both pled guilty to the Class...
Jun 12, 2026
CRASH ON I-64 ATTRIBUTED TO WET ROADWAY
On Thursday morning around 5:14 a.m. Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies and first responders responded to a report of a vehicle off the roadway on I-64 near the 107 mile marker. Upon arrival, they locate...
Jun 12, 2026
POWELL ARRESTED FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR
Dylan Powell, 30, of Fairfield was arrested Thursday evening on a Clay County warrant for Failure to Appear. Powell was booked in to the Wayne County Jail and was later transferred to the Clay County ...
Jun 12, 2026
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOBCATS HOST SUCCESSFUL "BE KIND" YOUTH VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Frontier Community College's Bobcats Volleyball program held its "Be Kind" Youth Volleyball Camp June 1-5 at Center Street School in Fairfield, with more than 95 campers attending throughout the week....
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SIP & PAINT PARTY COMING TO WELL BAR AND GRILL ON JUNE 20TH
A Sip & Paint Party is set for Saturday, June 20th from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at the Well Bar and Grill west of Fairfield on IL Hwy 15. Hosted by Sarah Marshel, the event offers attendees the opportunit...
Jun 12, 2026
FRIENDS OF GRAYVILLE TO HOST HOG ROAST WITH LIVE MUSIC AND MORE JUNE 20TH
The Friends of Grayville invite the area to their annual Hog Roast, set for June 20th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Grayville. Pork chops prepared by Wabash Valley, along with a variety of dessert...
Jun 12, 2026
Grove Arrested on Meth Charges
On Wednesday, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office and Wayne County Probation Office conducted a compliance check at the Susan Grove residence. During the search, methamphetamine, digital scales, and par...
Jun 12, 2026
FMH Welcomes Jon Nugent as Contracted Ortho Provider
Fairfield Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Jon Nugent, PA-C (Physician Assistant), as a contracted orthopedic provider serving patients in the Fairfield area. Nugent brings more than 25 years o...
Jun 12, 2026
FMH Recognizes Dana Shantel Taylor and Marissa McKenzie
Fairfield Memorial Hospital is proud to recognize Dana Shantel Taylor, MSW, LCSW, ACSW, ACHE, Chief Operating Officer, and Marissa McKenzie,BBA, Chief People Officer, for serving as panelists during a...
Jun 12, 2026