Category Archives: Local News

CARNIVAL RIDE TICKETS ON SALE FOR THE MCLEANSBORO FALL FESTIVAL
The McLeansboro Kiwanis Club announced on Monday that tickets for the Fall Festival carnival rides are now available for purchase. Tickets are priced at $24 for a pack of 10. Club representatives stat...
Mark Wells Aug 27, 2024

RAY TATE TO APPEAR IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT WEDNESDAY
Ray Tate is set to return to the Wayne County Courthouse on Wednesday to request the withdrawal of his guilty plea. He will remain shackled, as ordered by Judge Denton Aud, due to the discovery of an ...
Mark Wells Aug 26, 2024

FAIRFIELD POLICE ARRESTS FAIRFIELD MAN ON WAYNE COUNTY WARRANT
50-year-old Randall Legg of Fairfield was arrested Friday afternoon by Fairfield Police on a Wayne County warrant for Violation of Pretrial Release on an original charge of Unlawful Possession of Meth...
Mark Wells Aug 26, 2024

FAIRFIELD MAN ARRESTED BY ILLINOIS STATE POLICE FOR DUI
A Fairfield resident, 31-year-old Jeremey Withrow of Fairfield was arrested Saturday night just shortly after 10 o'clock by the Illinois State Police of a charge of DUI. Withrow was transported and bo...
Mark Wells Aug 26, 2024

GRAYVILLE DAYS SET TO BEGIN TO BEGIN FRIDAY, AUGUST 30TH RUNNING THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST
The 2024 Grayville Days is set to begin Friday and runs through Sunday in downtown Grayville. There will be multiple food vendors offering a wide varietyof food choices, craft vendors along with a dun...
Mark Wells Aug 26, 2024

FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL SET TO MEET TUESDAY
The Fairfield City Council is set to meet tomorrow (Tuesday) night at Fairfield City Hall. Items on the agenda will be a public hearing at 5:50 pm to rezone property on Leininger Road. Under Routine B...
Mark Wells Aug 26, 2024

Wayne County Yield Tour Scheduled for Tuesday September 3rd
The Wayne County Corn/Soybean Yield Tour has been set for Tuesday, September 3rd. Gregg Barnard, Corn Grower President notes this will be the 41st year for the tour. It was first held in 1983 to asses...
Mark Wells Aug 26, 2024

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HONORS AUGUST EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Fairfield Memorial Hospital recognizes an outstanding employee each month, chosen by their peers for exceptional patient care and customer service both inside and outside the hospital. For Augu...
Mark Wells Aug 26, 2024

WAYNE CITY FIRE AND EMS, ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RESPOND TO CRASH SATURDAY MORNING
Illinois State Police along with Wayne City Fire and EMS personnel were called to the scene Saturday morning for a two-unit crash on IL Rt. 15 at County Road 1150E between the Boyleston Crossroads and...
Mark Wells Aug 26, 2024

FAIRFIELD'S GOT TALENT CONTEST LOOKING FOR ENTRIES FOR THE FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST
Entries are needed for this year's Fairfield's Got Talent contest during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. The event will be held Saturday, September 21st at 2pm on the Main Stage. To enter, a form can be ...
Mark Wells Aug 26, 2024