Category Archives: Local News

ONE INJURED IN THREE-VEHICLE CRASH THURSDAY MORNING IN EDWARDS COUNTY
Illinois State Police Troop 9 responded to a three-vehicle crash early Thursday morning on Illinois Route 130 near the West Salem Crossroads in Edwards County. The crash occurred around 6:21 a....
Mark Wells Jun 20, 2025

IVY SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS IN PRISON FOR AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC BATTERY
Harold Artice Ivy, 25, was found guilty of Aggravated Domestic Battery, Aggravated Battery, and Domestic Battery following a jury trial held on April 30th in Edwards County Circuit Court. At a sentenc...
Mark Wells Jun 20, 2025

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CELEBRATES 75 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH COMMUNITY PICNIC AND DEDICATION CEREMONY SATURDAY
Fairfield Memorial Hospital is proud to announce its 75th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, June 21st and invites the community to join in honoring this significant milestone. To commemorate...
Mark Wells Jun 20, 2025 75th Anniversary Outlook

FREE SWIMS COMING TO FAIRFIELD PARK POOL TODAY AND TOMORROW
The Fairfield Park District is offering two opportunities for families to enjoy some fun in the sun with free swims at the Fairfield Park Pool this weekend. A rescheduled free swim will be held...
Mark Wells Jun 20, 2025

BENEFIT DINNER TO SUPPORT GEORGE THOMASON SET FOR SATURDAY IN WAYNE CITY
A community benefit dinner is being organized to support George Thomason with medical expenses following his recent surgeries. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 21st at the Community Building ...
Mark Wells Jun 20, 2025

WAYNE CITY TEEN EARNS CONGRESSIONAL AWARD GOLD MEDAL
Connor Gerrish of Wayne City has been honored with the prestigious Congressional Award Gold Medal, the highest recognition given by the United States Congress to young Americans. The award celebrates ...
Mark Wells Jun 20, 2025

CITY OF FAIRFIELD TO HOST INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
The City of Fairfield invites the public to its annual Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 3rd at Southwest Park. The event runs from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with fireworks to follow at dar...
Mark Wells Jun 19, 2025

NWS SAYS EXTENDED HEAT WAVE EXPECTED SATURDAY
Forecasters at the National Weather Service Office in Paducah are warning of an extended heat wave set to impact the region beginning Saturday and continuing through at least Wednesday. ...
Mark Wells Jun 19, 2025

GRAYVILLE WOMAN ARRESTED WEDNESDAY, FACING NUMEROUS CHARGES AFTER BIZARRE BEHAVIOR
A Grayville woman is in custody at the White County Jail following a chaotic incident Wednesday afternoon. She now faces multiple charges stemming from an alleged battery and violent behavior toward p...
Mark Wells Jun 19, 2025

MCLEANSBORO COUNCIL MEETS TUESDAY, FIREWORKS SET FOR JULY 4TH
The McLeansboro City Council held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night, lasting just over an hour, with several key items addressed. Council members approved an ordinance implementing a mu...
Mark Wells Jun 19, 2025