Category Archives: Local News

AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION DECIDES AGAINST IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU MEMBERSHIP
In a significant development, the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has informed the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) that it will not terminate the state's membership on December 20th, as previously t...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2024

WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE SEEKS STUDENT CANDIDATE FOR IECC BOARD OF TRUSTEES POSITION
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the role of Student Trustee on the IECC Board of Trustees for the 2025-2026 academic year. This est...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2024

U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ISSUES WARNING ABOUT IMPOSTER SCAMS TARGETING SENIORS
The U.S. Attorney's Office, led by Rachelle Aud Crowe, is raising alarms about the alarming rise of imposter scams that are preying on older Americans in southern Illinois. These scams involve crimina...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2024

CITY OF GRAYVILLE HAS NEW 5 YEAR AGREEMENT WITH SUNRISE SANITATION
The Grayville City Council recently held a meeting with a light agenda that included extending a new agreement with Sunrise Sanitation for garbage removal services. After three years without an increa...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2024

VOLUNTEERS FOR A PROGRESSIVE FAIRFIELD SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVENT NIGHT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21ST
Volunteers For A Progressive Fairfield will hold a special Christmas Event Night on Saturday, December 21st from 5pm to 8pm in Leo French Park. The greeters for the evening will be Fairfield National ...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2024

EMERSYN ROBBINS TRANSERS TO EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Former Fairfield Lady Mules All-State Volleyball player, Emersyn Robbins has made the decision to transfer from Utah State to Eastern Kentucky University. She believes that it is a better fit f...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2024

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DECEMBER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH ANNOUNCED
Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital. Jayci...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2024

FCHS AFTER PROM 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS WINNERS FROM THE WEEKEND
The Fairfield High School After Prom Committee has announced their 12 Days of Christmas Winners from the weekend. They include; December 14th Winner: $100 winner is Rodney Vaught. The ticket wa...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2024

EDWARDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE SURPASSES GOAL FOR MEMORIAL BENCH FOR JUDGE MICHAEL VALENTINE, STILL SEEKING MONETARY DONATIONS
Officials at the Edwards County Courthouse continue to rally community support to honor the late Resident Circuit Judge Michael Valentine with a commemorative bench. The bench, which will cost ...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2024
Hooper Pleads Guilty
A Fairfield woman has pled guilty to a charge of child endangerment after she had been accused of leaving two children in a vehicle for multiple hours in hot weather on July 14th, resulting in the dea...
Mark Wells Dec 14, 2024