Category Archives: Local News

On Monday, both the prosecution and defense confirmed their readiness for Ray E. Tate's upcoming aggravated kidnapping trial in Clinton County. Tate faces 30 felony charges related to his actions on D...

Several area residents appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday.   54-year-old, William J Jelley Jr. of Fairfield plead guilty to Criminal Damage to Property. Jelley Jr. was sentenced to o...

The City of Fairfield is announcing that on Monday, the south lane of Main Street between SW 6th and 7th will be closed to traffic to allow crews to demolish a building at this location. It's the form...

      Fairfield Community High School's winningest sports coach, Chet Snyder, has announced his resignation, effective at the end of the current season. After 21 successful years at the...

The Hanna House Museum will be open on Saturday, October 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be passing out Halloween treats. This will be the last scheduled opening of the Hanna House before being c...

The Kings Chapel Church, located at 1023 County Road 1850 E or outer North First Street in Fairfield, will hold their Homecoming Celebration on Sunday, October 13th. Dinner will be served around noon ...

The Wayne City Village Board met on Monday night, where several important issues were addressed, although the recent resignation of Police Chief Anson Fenton was not part of the agenda.   Residen...

Carmi's annual Corn Days runs thru Saturday featuring a variety of fall activities.   Schedule of Events:   Friday, October 11th: 5:00 PM: Amusement Rides Open 5:30 PM: Corn Days Pageant (Ma...

The Eastern Illinois Foodbank will visit Clay County on Monday, October 14th, to distribute food to families facing food insecurity. Attendees are encouraged to bring boxes or bags for transporting th...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross at Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Educational Annex Building at 203 Northwest 10th Street in Fairfield today fr...