Category Archives: Local News

COLD TEMPERATURES TONIGHT, WARMING TREND AND GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH MIDWEEK
The National Weather Service says that overnight lows tonight will be quite cold, dropping into the mid to upper 20s. Some relief is on the way, however, as winds will shift to the south overnight. Co...
Mark Wells 23h ago

FAIRFIELD BUSINESSES WARNED OF FAKE $100 BILLS CIRCULATING
Fairfield Save-A-Lot Manager Tyler Lampley is alerting local businesses to be on the lookout after multiple counterfeit $100 bills have been passed around town. The fake bills are easily identifiable,...
Mark Wells 23h ago

SENIOR CITIZENS' CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TOUR SET FOR DECEMBER 10TH
Help at Home and the Wayne County Senior Citizen's Center have announced plans for this year's Annual Senior Citizen's Christmas Lights Tour, taking place Wednesday, December 10th from 5:00 to 7:00 p....
Mark Wells 23h ago

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE HONOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE AT 2024 ISP AWARDS CEREMONY, FAIRFIELD MAN SELECTED AS PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPORT STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR.
(Public Service Administrator Chris D. Miller) Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly gathered Friday with ISP staff, their families, local law enforcement, and members of the pu...
Mark Wells 23h ago

FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES UPCOMING NURSING INFORMATION SESSIONS
Frontier Community College (FCC) will host upcoming Nursing Information Sessions, offered both in-person and virtually, for students applying to the 2025 and 2026 nursing programs. Attendance at one o...
Mark Wells 23h ago

EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU YOUNG LEADERS WIN AWARDS AT IFB ANNUAL MEETING
The Edwards County Farm Bureau Young Leaders earned top honors at the 2025 Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) Annual Meeting in Chicago, bringing home several awards recognizing their outstanding committee wo...
Mark Wells 23h ago

NOSTALGIA THEATER HOSTS OLD-WORLD CHRISTMAS MADRIGAL FEAST SATURDAY NIGHT
Nostalgia Theater is inviting the community to enjoy a magical evening of Olde English celebration at its annual Christmas Madrigal Feast this Saturday night at 6:00 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p...
Mark Wells 23h ago

GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL TO REVIEW LIFT STATION ALARM SYSTEM QUOTES, CONSIDER NEW BUSINESS TONIGHT (MONDAY)
Grayville leaders are scheduled to meet this (Monday) evening for their regular session, with a police commission meeting set to take place beforehand. On the agenda, the city council is expected to r...
Mark Wells 23h ago

THE LESTERS & FRIENDS TO HOST "A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION" IN FAIRFIELD
The Merriam Community Church will present on Wednesday, December 10th, The Lesters & Friends, "A Christmas Celebration." The event is set to begin at 6:00 PM at 846 County Road 2300 E. northeast o...
Mark Wells 23h ago

​RESIDENTIAL FIRE IN GEFF DAMAGES HOME SATURDAY AFTERNOON
A residential fire in Geff brought multiple agencies to the scene Saturday afternoon at 115 N. Merchant Street. The call came in around 4:11 p.m., reporting smoke coming from the eaves of the home. Re...
Mark Wells Dec 08, 2025