Category Archives: Local News

IDOT URGES CAUTION DURING PEAK ROADSIDE MOWING SEASON WHILE PROMOTING POLLINATOR HABITAT
With peak roadside mowing season in full swing, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is reminding drivers to slow down, use caution, and stay alert when approaching mowing crews and equipm...
Mark Wells Jul 07, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERING REWARD IN MAILBOX FIREWORK INCIDENTS
Wayne County Crimestoppers is asking for the public's help in identifying the individual or individuals responsible for recent acts of vandalism involving fireworks and mailboxes. Over the weekend, th...
Mark Wells Jul 07, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY FAIR CONTINUES TONIGHT WITH MOTOCROSS GRANDSTAND EVENT
Action continues tonight at the Wayne County Fair with a high-energy motocross event scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the grandstand. The event is sponsored by People's National Bank and Lemond's Motorsport...
Mark Wells Jul 07, 2025

CRAFT FAIR RETURNS TO WAYNE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS JULY 11TH & 12TH
The Wayne County Fairgrounds will host a Craft Fair on Friday and Saturday, July 11th & 12th, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. each evening. This two-day event invites the public to browse a wide selection ...
Mark Wells Jul 07, 2025

GRAYVILLE CUSD #1 ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION DATE FOR 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR
Grayville Community Unit School District #1 has announced that registration for the 2025-26 school year will take place on Wednesday, July 16th, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. As part of registra...
Mark Wells Jul 07, 2025

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE HOSTING FREE RECYCLING PROGRAM
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is inviting farmers and agrichemical facilities to participate in a free agrichemical container recycling program aimed at environmental sustainability. S...
Mark Wells Jul 07, 2025

Rivers and Wx Info
A check of area river stages as of this morning shows the Little Wabash River east of Fairfield is at 16.49 feet, below the 17-foot flood stage. At Clay City the stage is 8.53 feet. Flood stage is 18 ...
Mark Wells Jul 05, 2025

Two Sentencings
Two people have been sentenced to prison time this week. Media reports say 54 year old Mt. Vernon, IL resident Tyrone Alexander has been sentenced to 24 years in prison on a felony retail theft charge...
Mark Wells Jul 05, 2025

Nissan Recall
Nissan is issuing a recall for thousands of vehicles in the U.S. because of faulty parts that could cause engine failure. According to a NHTSA recall report, engine bearings within certain models unde...
Mark Wells Jul 05, 2025

FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETS JULY 8TH TO DISCUSS APPROPRIATIONS, PROPERTY SALES, AND COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS
The Fairfield City Council will meet on Tuesday, July 8th at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. A public hearing will be held at 5:50 p.m. prior to the meeting to open bids for the sale of property along SW 10th...
Mark Wells Jul 04, 2025