Category Archives: Local News
DuQuoin State Fair and Bakery Nationally Recognized
The DuQuoin State Fair is underway. Activities began Friday and will run through Monday, September 2nd, which is Labor Day. This year's theme is "It's Showtime!". Entertainment at the grandstand start...
Mark Wells Aug 24, 2024

Water Main Break In Wayne City, Boil Order Issued
A boil water order has been issued for ALL of East Section Line Road in Wayne City until further notice. Water Superintendent, Kris Shreve says this is due to a new water main break in this area. Plea...
Mark Wells Aug 23, 2024

SEVERAL GUILTY PLEAS HANDED DOWN IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT THURSDAY
Wayne County Circuit Court handed down several guilty pleas Thursday. 32-year-old Kendra Harrison of Fairfield pled guilty to a charge of Domestic Battery. Harrison was sentenced to one year of Condit...
Mark Wells Aug 23, 2024

FAIRFIELD RESIDENT APPREHENDED ON THREE OUTSTANDING WARRANTS
Fairfield Police arrested a Fairfield man on three outstanding warrants. Just after 4 o'clock this (Friday) morning, 33-year-old Steven Michael Thomas was arrested by police on a Wayne County warrant ...
Mark Wells Aug 23, 2024

BENTON MAN ARRESTED FOR HOME REPAIR FRAUD
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies Thursday afternoon arrested 51-year-old Christopher Brinkmeier of Benton on a Wayne County warrant for Aggravated Home Repair Fraud. Brinkmeier was transported and book...
Mark Wells Aug 23, 2024

BENEFIT COOKOUT FOR WAYNE COUNTY CORONER CARRIE JO DAGG SCHEDULED
A benefit barbecue cookout for Wayne County Coroner, Carrie Jo Dagg will be held on Saturday, August 31st starting at 10am on the parking lot of Save A Lot in Fairfield. Smoked barbecue by Josh...
Mark Wells Aug 23, 2024

CLAY CITY FALL FESTIVAL TO RUN FROM SEPTEMBER 13TH THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15TH
Residents in Clay City are preparing for their Fall Festival next month. The festival will take place over the weekend of September 13th, 14th, and 15th, kicking off on Friday. Contestan...
Mark Wells Aug 23, 2024

DUQUOIN STATE FAIR TO HONOR VETERANS AND GOLD STAR FAMILIES
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, along with the Illinois Department of Agriculture and the DuQuoin State Fair, is hosting a free day at the DuQuoin State Fair for veterans and their...
Mark Wells Aug 23, 2024

BOIL ORDER FOR EAST SECTION LINE ROAD IN WAYNE CITY HAS BEEN LIFTED
The boil order issued for area along East Section Line Road in Wayne City HAS been lifted. Water is now safe for human consumption.
Mark Wells Aug 23, 2024

FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST SET FOR SEPTEMBER 18TH THRU 21ST
The Fairfield Fall Fun Fest is set to begin Wednesday, September 18th thru the 21st in downtown Fairfield. In addition to the carnival, numerous vendor and food booths will be open each day. Th...
Mark Wells Aug 23, 2024