Category Archives: Local News
FAIRFIELD SWIMMING POOL HOSTS FREE SWIM DAYS THIS WEEKEND
The Fairfield Swimming Pool at Leo French Park will be offering free swim days this weekend, providing residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy the water at no cost. The pool will be open...
Jul 14, 2025
CLAY COUNTY FAIR RETURNS JULY 18TH WITH NEW EVENTS AND FAMILY FUN
The 2025 Clay County Fair is set for a weeklong celebration of agriculture, youth programs, and community entertainment that begins Friday, July 18th and runs through Friday, July 25th at Charley Brow...
Jul 14, 2025
2025 FIELD DAY SET FOR AUGUST 13TH IN ENFIELD
Local farmers and agricultural professionals are invited to attend the 2025 Field Day on Wednesday, August 13th, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Doc Roser's Farm, 583 County Road 1875 N, Enfield, IL. Topics...
Jul 14, 2025
PORKBURGER FUNDRAISER FOR GEFF GRADE SCHOOL BASEBALL
The Geff Eagles baseball team is gearing up for the upcoming season, and supporters have a tasty way to show their support. On Saturday, July 19th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., a porkburger fundraiser will...
Jul 14, 2025
USDA OPENS $16 BILLION SUPPLEMENTAL DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAM FOR FARMERS WITH 2023-2024 CROP LOSSES
Farmers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for part of $16 billion in aid through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). The USDA's Far...
Jul 14, 2025
FAIRFIELD FIREMEN CALLED OUT ON TWO CALLS SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Fairfield Fire Department was called out on two separate calls Sunday afternoon. The first call, around 3 p.m., was a report of a two-vehicle accident at 1st and Main Street, in front of Huck's...
Jul 14, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU TRACTOR DRIVE RETURNS JULY 19TH
The 2025 Edwards County Farm Bureau Tractor Drive, sponsored by the Edwards County Farm Bureau Young Leaders, is set to roll through the countryside on Saturday, July 19th. The event will begin...
Jul 14, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU MEMBERS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE FAIR WRISTBANDS
Members of the Edwards County Farm Bureau can enjoy some of the excitement at the upcoming 2025 Edwards County Fair with free wristbands for select grandstand events. From July 21st through July 25th,...
Jul 14, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HOST CIVIL WAR PROGRAM THURSDAY NIGHT
The Wayne County Historical Society will hold its next meeting on Thursday, July 17th at 6:00 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room at the Fairfield Public Library. The evening will feature guest speaker M...
Jul 14, 2025
CISNE REUNION BABY DERBY NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES
The 2025 Cisne Reunion Baby Derby is now open for entries, inviting the youngest community members to take part in this adorable annual tradition. To be eligible, contestants must be between 0 ...
Jul 14, 2025