Category Archives: Local News
FCHS AFTER PROM 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS WINNER ANNOUNCED FOR DECEMBER 13TH
The Fairfield High School After Prom Committee has announced their winner drawn on Friday (December 13th) with the winner of $150 being Kassidy Morrison. The winning ticket was sold by Kassidy Morriso...
Dec 14, 2024
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ARREST OLNEY MAN FOLLOWING TRAFFIC STOP
43-year-old Brian Davis from Olney was arrested by the Wayne County Sheriff's Department Thursday night at approximately 8:40 following a traffic stop. During the stop, probable cause to search the ve...
Dec 13, 2024
WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT NEWS
Numerous guilty pleas were handed down in Wayne County Circuit Court recently. 22-year old Jaxon Willis of Fairfield admitted to violating a previous order of two years probation on an original...
Dec 13, 2024
TOP TEN FINALISTS CHOSEN IN STATE FLAG REDESIGN, TWO BEING FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
The Illinois Flag Commission has announced its top ten finalists for the state flag redesign, and among them are two talented students from Fairfield Community High School: Spresalynn Tipps and Johna ...
Dec 13, 2024
MEGAN VALENTINE PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO HUSBAND'S MURDER
During a brief video hearing on Tuesday afternoon, 44-year-old Megan Valentine waived her right to a preliminary hearing and pleaded not guilty to charges of murdering her husband, Judge Michael J. Va...
Dec 13, 2024
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD MET THURSDAY NIGHT, BOARD RE-ORGANIZED FOR THE NEW YEAR
During last (Thursday) night's meeting of the Wayne County Board, the board reorganized as Daryl Hargrave was unanimously re-elected as Board Chairman and Gene Kollak was unanimously re-elected Vice-C...
Dec 13, 2024
WAYNE CITY MATTERS CANCEL CHRISTMAS PARADE SATURDAY DUE TO THE THREAT OF RAIN, ACTIVITIES WILL STILL BE HELD AT FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Officials with Wayne City Matters have decided to cancel Saturday night's Christmas Parade due to the threat of rain in the Saturday forecast, but will still have activities at the First Christian Chu...
Dec 13, 2024
SANTA HAS ANNOUNCED VISITING HOURS IN LEO FRENCH PARK
Santa is set to spread holiday cheer at his house at Leo French Park. Families will have several opportunities to meet Santa and share their holiday wishes during the season. Here are Santa's schedule...
Dec 13, 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 ...
Dec 13, 2024
FAIRFIELD ELKS LODGE HOOP SHOOT SET FOR THIS SATURDAY
Fairfield Elks Lodge #1631 will hold the 2024 Hoop Shoot Contest this Saturday beginning at 10am in the Fairfield Community High School Gym. The Fairfield Elks has conducted this competition for many ...
Dec 13, 2024