Category Archives: Local News

HOME DAMAGED BY FIRE IN GEFF TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Fairfield Rural Fire Department, Fairfield City Fire Department, Wayne County Ambulance Personnel, and Wayne County Sheriff's Department responded to a structure fire Tuesday afternoon at approximatel...
Mark Wells 6h ago

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAYS COLDER WEATHER ON THE WAY
The National Weather Service says colder weather is on the way for later in the weekend. Breezy conditions are anticipated as a pressure difference intensifies across the region. These winds will be c...
Mark Wells 6h ago

SENIOR CITIZENS' CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TOUR SET FOR TONIGHT
Help at Home and the Wayne County Senior Citizen's Center will hold the Christmas Lights Tour tonight from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The tour will begin at the Senior Citizen's Center at 5 p.m. and conclude b...
Mark Wells 6h ago

CONTINENTAL'S MT. VERNON TIRE PLANT EARNS PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION
One of Southern Illinois' largest employers has reached a major milestone. Continental's tire plant in Mount Vernon has become the company's first U.S. facility to receive the internationally recogniz...
Mark Wells 6h ago

GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL REVIEWS POLICE ACTIVITY, APPROVES UPGRADES, CONSIDERS LIQUOR SALES CHANGE
The Grayville City Council met Monday night, hearing updates and approving several projects across the city. Police Chief Mason Siegel presented his November activity report, noting his department han...
Mark Wells 6h ago

SENATOR TERRI BRYANT AND REPRESENTATIVE DAVE SEVERIN ANNOUNCE TRAVELING OFFICE HOURS TODAY
Senator Terri Bryant and State Representative Dave Severin will be holding traveling office hours today to assist constituents with state-related questions and services. The legislators' team will be ...
Mark Wells 6h ago

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $12 BILLION IN BRIDGE PAYMENTS FOR U.S. FARMERS
The Trump administration on Monday unveiled a sweeping $12 billion package in one-time farmer bridge payments, aiming to help American producers weather ongoing market disruptions, high input costs an...
Mark Wells 6h ago

FAIRFIELD FFA ALUMNI TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETING AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER TONIGHT
The Fairfield FFA Alumni will gather for their annual meeting tonight at 5pm in the Agriculture Room at Fairfield Community High School (FCHS). The event is open to all former FFA members as well as c...
Mark Wells 6h ago

EMERGENCY CREWS RESPOND TO TWO-VEHICLE CRASH AT WEST DELAWARE AND WINDSOR LANE MONDAY AFTERNOON
Fairfield City Fire Department, Wayne County Ambulance personnel, and Fairfield Police responded Monday afternoon, just before 1:30 p.m., to a vehicle accident at West Delaware and Windsor Lane involv...
Mark Wells Dec 09, 2025

RECEPTION PLANNED TO HONOR RETIRING FAIRFIELD SURGEON DR. PATRICK MOLT TOMORROW
A public reception will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) to honor the retirement of longtime Fairfield surgeon Dr. Patrick Molt. The event will take place from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the MAC Education Rooms...
Mark Wells Dec 09, 2025