Category Archives: Local News

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

  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...

  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...

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...

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 ...

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...