Category Archives: Local News

FAIRFIELD MAN ENTERS GUILTY PLEA IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT THURSDAY
23-year-old Donavon A. Lurz of Fairfield pled guilty in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday to Criminal Damage to Property. Lurz was sentenced to two years of probation plus ordered to pay court costs...
Mark Wells May 23, 2025

CAR & TRUCK SHOW TO HIGHLIGHT WEST SALEM FREEDOM CELEBRATION ON JUNE 29TH
Classic car enthusiasts and proud vehicle owners will gather for the annual Car & Truck Show on Sunday, June 29th as part of the West Salem Freedom Celebration, hosted by the Volunteer Firemen's A...
Mark Wells May 23, 2025

WEST SALEM FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HOST ANNUAL FREEDOM CELEBRATION JUNE 28TH-29TH
The Volunteer Firemen's Association of West Salem, Inc. is preparing for its much-anticipated Annual Freedom Celebration, taking place over the weekend of June 28th and 29th. The two-day community eve...
Mark Wells May 23, 2025

SUMMER MAINTENANCE UNDERWAY AT FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOLS
With the school year winding down, Fairfield Grade School Superintendent Kristina Gardner reported that summer maintenance projects are set to begin across the district. At the most recent board meeti...
Mark Wells May 23, 2025

NEAR-RECORD TORNADO ACTIVITY HITS REGION IN 2025, SAYS NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
2025 is already shaping up to be one of the most active tornado years on record for the region served by the National Weather Service in Paducah. According to NWS officials, this year currently ranks ...
Mark Wells May 23, 2025

STATE OF ILLINOIS NEWS BRIEFS
Illinois lawmakers are sending a measure that would end mandatory road testing for drivers under 87 to Governor Pritzker's desk. The bill was approved by the state Senate yesterday. Illinois is the on...
Mark Wells May 23, 2025

FOWLER'S DEER MANAGEMENT BILLS CLEAR ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE WITH UNANIMOUS SUPPORT
Two bills sponsored by State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) aimed at helping hunters and landowners manage Illinois' growing deer population have passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assem...
Mark Wells May 23, 2025

FAIRFIELD MAN CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED BATTERY IN 2022 STABBING
Clay County State's Attorney Phillip M. Givens and Sheriff Andy Myers have announced that 23-year-old Trevor J. Edwards, of Fairfield, has been officially charged with Aggravated Battery following a l...
Mark Wells May 23, 2025

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE SET FOR MAY 26TH AT MAPLE HILL CEMETERY
The community of Fairfield will gather to honor fallen service members during a Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 26th at Maple Hill Cemetery. The ceremony will feature remarks by guest s...
Mark Wells May 23, 2025

VENDORS WANTED FOR SUMMER SATURDAYS EVENT ON MAY 31ST
The community is invited to enjoy a fun-filled day at Summer Saturdays, set for Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot east of the Fairfield Post Office. Organizers are currently ...
Mark Wells May 23, 2025