Category Archives: Local News

The Fairfield Public Library is inviting local children to join in the fun this summer with the Jigsaw Puzzle Mania Contest, where teams of 2 to 4 children will compete to complete jigsaw puzzles in t...

The "Run for the Wall," a nationwide motorcycle ride honoring veterans and raising awareness of POW/MIA service members, will make a stop in Mt. Vernon on Tuesday, May 20th. The event is expected to d...

A 3.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Lerna late Monday night, briefly shaking the surrounding region. The quake occurred at approximately 11:45 PM and was recorded at a depth of about 9.8 kilometers...

(Photo Credit: Harrisburg PD Facebook page)   A Harrisburg woman has been arrested following a violent incident Monday afternoon in which a 25-year-old woman was shot in the face.   Accordin...

The 4th Annual Flora Masonic Lodge Auction is scheduled for Saturday, May 31st beginning at 10:00 AM at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Charley Brown Park.   Organizers invite the public to contri...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened enrollment opportunities for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), inviting agricultural producers and landowners to submit offers now through Ju...

City officials in Grayville worked through a light agenda during Monday night's council meeting, addressing financial concerns, police department updates, and ongoing infrastructure issues.   Tre...

Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) have announced that $400 million in state funding is now available for local transportation projects aimed at enhancing mobility a...

    The Fairfield City Council met in regular session last (Tuesday) night for their monthly meeting. The swearing in of newly elected officials was the first item of business. City Attorney...

Fairfield Police made two arrests over the weekend in separate incidents. On Sunday, May 12th at approximately 9:30 PM, officers arrested Tyler E. Hutcheson, 31, of Fairfield. Hutcheson was taken into...