Category Archives: Local News

FORMER ILLINOIS GOVERNOR, GEORGE RYAN HAS DIED
Former Illinois Governor George Ryan, who served time in prison for corruption, has passed away at the age of 91. A Republican, Ryan was the 39th governor of Illinois, holding office from 1999 ...
Mark Wells May 05, 2025

CURRENT RIVER STAGES FROM THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR MONDAY, MAY 5TH
Here's the current river stages according to the US Geological Survey. Little Wabash east of Fairfield stands at 23.77 feet (flood stage is at 17 ft.) The Skillet Fork at Wayne City has a reading of 1...
Mark Wells May 05, 2025

MOUNT CARMEL RETIRED K-9 OFFICER, ACE PASSES AWAY
The Mt. Carmel Police Department announces the passing of retired Mount Carmel Police Department K-9, Ace. Ace began his service in of April 2014 with Sergeant Steve Perry. In July 2017, Ace's ...
Mark Wells May 05, 2025

GEFF RURITAN MONTHLYBREAKFAST SET FOR MAY 10TH
The Geff Ruritan Club will host their monthly all-you-can-eat, self-serve buffet breakfast Saturday, May 10th, from 7-9 a.m. Cost is by donation. The menu will consist of sausage patties, scram...
Mark Wells May 05, 2025

WINE & ARTS FESTIVAL SET FOR SATURDAY AT THE WAYNE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Fairfield is gearing up for an exciting celebration this spring. This Saturday May 10th, the Fairfield Rotary Club will host the 2025 Wine & Arts Festival at the Wayne County Fairgrounds from 10am...
Mark Wells May 05, 2025

FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SELECTED AS TOP 10 FEMALE IN NATIONAL ELKS MOST VALUABLE STUDENT CONTEST
Hunter Kirk, a Senior at Fairfield High School was selected as a Top 10 female in the National Elks Most Valuable Student Contest. The selection process started in the fall. It was a 6 stage co...
Mark Wells May 05, 2025

FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND SHOW CHOIR PLACED 1ST AND 2ND IN NATIONAL COMPETITION IN BRANSON MISSOURI OVER THE WEEKEND
Congratulations to the Fairfield Community High School Band & Show Choir and Director, Josh Livesay as they performed very well in National competition over the weekend in Branson, Missouri...
Mark Wells May 05, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY BOARD SETS AGENDA FOR MAY MEETING
The Wayne County Board is set to hold its upcoming regular meeting this Thursday, May 8th, at 7 p.m. The session will take place upstairs at the Wayne County Courthouse. On the agenda, the boar...
Mark Wells May 05, 2025

FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2026 TO HOST DRIVE-IN MOVIE FUNDRAISER
The Fairfield High School Class of 2026 will be hosting a Drive-In Movie Fundraiser on Saturday, May 10th. The event will take place at the FCHS Pavilion (back gravel lot), featuring the movie How to ...
Mark Wells May 05, 2025

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE AT COMMUNITY OF CHRIST CHURCH SET FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 7TH
Wednesday, May 7th is the next Blood Drive sponsored by the American Red Cross and it will be held in the Family Life Center at the Community of Christ Church at the corner of Windsor Lane and Leining...
Mark Wells May 05, 2025