Category Archives: Local News

URGENT SEARCH UNDERWAY FOR MISSING 10-YEAR-OLD BOY IN CISNE/FAIRFIELD AREA
***UPDATE*** MISSING JUVENILE FROM CISNE HAS BEEN LOCATED, located safely by law enforcement and returned to his family. Emergency crews from Fairfield Rural Fire, Cisne Fire, and multiple othe...
Mark Wells Mar 20, 2026

FAIRFIELD ROTARY CLUB PREPARES FOR 2026 WINE & ARTS FESTIVAL SET FOR MAY 9TH
The Fairfield Rotary Club announces the return of its annual Wine & Arts Festival, set for Saturday, May 9th at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. This event promises a day of art, music,...
Mark Wells Mar 20, 2026

FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL LAUNCHES "EGG YOUR HOUSE" FUNDRAISER FOR EASTER WEEKEND
Fairfield Community High School's Student Council is preparing for an egg-citing fundraiser just in time for Easter. The "Egg Your House" event offers a fun and easy way to surprise your family or fri...
Mark Wells Mar 20, 2026

TRACKSIDE AUTO AND VAUGHAN AUTOMOTIVE TO COMBINE SHOPS BEGINNING APRIL 1ST
Trackside Auto and Vaughan Automotive of Fairfield are excited to announce that, effective April 1st, the two businesses will be combining their shops. This partnership brings together more manpower a...
Mark Wells Mar 20, 2026

TOY TRACTOR SHOW COMING TO GEFF, ILLINOIS ON APRIL 4TH
The Geff Ruritan is set to host an exciting Toy Tractor Show on Saturday ,April 4th at the Ruritan Building in Geff. The event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., invites vendors to showcase their ...
Mark Wells Mar 20, 2026

FAIRFIELD RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT HOSTING ANNUAL FISH FRY TODAY
The Fairfield Rural Fire Department invites the community to its annual Fish Fry today (Friday) at Station 1, located at 109 SE 9th Street in Fairfield. Lunch will be served from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, ...
Mark Wells Mar 20, 2026

WAYNE CITY COMMUNITY BINGO NIGHT SET FOR TONIGHT (FRIDAY)
Wayne City residents are invited to test their luck and enjoy an evening of fun at the upcoming Bingo Night set for tonight (Friday) at the Wayne City Community Building. The event will feature 20 gam...
Mark Wells Mar 20, 2026

FCHS DRAMA DEPARTMENT TO PRESENT MUSICAL, "LEGALLY BLONDE" THIS WEEKEND
The FCHS Drama Department is inviting the public to get ready for a night of music, laughter and plenty of pink as they present, Legally Blonde: The Musical. Performances will be tonight (Friday) and ...
Mark Wells Mar 20, 2026

WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE STUDENTS EARN NATIONAL HONORS AT PAS CONFERENCE IN MISSOURI
Back (L to R): Victoria Rudolphi, Ben Scott, Kelby Ochs, Aubrey Lambird Front (L to R): Cali Bunting, Rockell Allen, Joselyn Kocher, Delaney Williams, Aaron Hatfield (L to R): Kel...
Mark Wells Mar 20, 2026

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSING ON NEW INTERSTATE-64 BRIDGE OVER WABASH RIVER
The new Interstate-64 bridge over the Wabash River near Grayville is steadily taking shape, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Officials report that half of the support piers are ...
Mark Wells Mar 20, 2026