Category Archives: Local News
THREE AREA RESIDENTS ARRESTED BY THE WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ON OUTSTANDING WARRANTS
Geff resident, 45-year-old Shane Nettleton was arrested by Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies Tuesday afternoon on a contempt warrant for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. Around 12:30, Deputies ob...
Mar 26, 2025
NUMEROUS GUILTY PLEAS HANDED DOWN RECENTLY IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
38-year-old Jessica Simpson of Keenes has pled guilty in Wayne County Circuit to a charge of Forgery, a Class 3 felony. Simpson was placed on Probation for a term of 24 months and will also pay court ...
Mar 26, 2025
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES 2025 ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission congratulates 7 FCHS Students for their outstanding academic performance. The following Class of 2025 students earning the title as Illinois State Scholars i...
Mar 26, 2025
CITY OF FAIRFIELD TO BEGIN THE ANNUAL MOSQUITO SPRAYING
The City of Fairfield is kicking off its annual mosquito control program for 2025. Starting soon, you will notice employees walking and driving around waterways and storm drains to apply larvicide. &n...
Mar 26, 2025
HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT LIFTS TEMPORARY VISITOR RESTRICTIONS
Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) is pleased to announce the lifting of temporary visitor restrictions. Normal visitor hours and guidelines have now been restored. Effective imm...
Mar 26, 2025
ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING THURSDAY
The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees is set to hold a Special Meeting tomorrow at 5:30 PM. Board Chairman Gary Carter has called the meeting, which will take place at the District...
Mar 26, 2025
GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETS MONDAY, HIRES NEW POLICE OFFICER
Grayville is set to welcome a new police officer to its force. During a meeting on Monday evening, city leaders unanimously agreed to hire Zach Coale, effective May 1st. This position comes following ...
Mar 26, 2025
CREAM OF THE CROP PHOTO CONTEST ANNOUNCED
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is inviting young photographers across the state to participate in the 2025 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. This contest offers students ages 8 to 18 a uniqu...
Mar 26, 2025
RECALL ISSUED FOR LAUNDRY DETERGENT DUE TO BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION
A popular laundry detergent is being recalled due to concerns about bacterial contamination. Reckitt, the manufacturer, has announced a voluntary recall of Woolite Delicates Detergent, which is sold e...
Mar 26, 2025
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP FROM TUESDAY NIGHT
The Fairfield City Council met in regular session last (Tuesday) night. The council approved the minutes from the previous meeting and the payment of bills. Under Routine Business, Janice Crow Region ...
Mar 26, 2025