Category Archives: Local News

MEET THE MULES NIGHT AND SCRIMMAGE GAME WITH RICHLAND COUNTY (OLNEY TIGERS) TONIGHT AT THE TRAIN YARD
Fairfield Community High School will be hosting, "Meet The Mules" tonight at the Train Yard. Events will begin at 5:45 with Cross Country, Tennis, Golf, and Volleyball team introductions followed by a...
Mark Wells Aug 23, 2024

WEST NILE VIRUS POSITIVE MOSQUITO SAMPLE COLLECTED IN CLAY COUNTY
The Clay County Health Department has reported the first positive West Nile virus (WNV) mosquito sample of the season, collected on August 21st in Flora. This follows a previously reported positive bi...
Mark Wells Aug 23, 2024

ELM RIVER CHOWDER SET FOR SATURDAY AUGUST 31ST
The Elm River Chowder is Saturday, August 31st. It's a 100 year tradition, funded entirely by donation. The chowder will be held 4 miles east of the Rinard crossroads, look for the signs. The will be ...
Mark Wells Aug 23, 2024

Fairfield Public Library Top Readers For The Summer
The Fairfield Public Library would like to recognize their top readers for the summer. Congratulations to all. Back Row- Lydia Vaughan, Cash Bullard, Zion Fox, Ransom Fox Front Row- Jovie Legg, Emery ...
Mark Wells Aug 22, 2024

TWO AREA MEN ARRESTED BY WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WEDNESDAY
Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested two area residents yesterday (Wednesday) on outstanding warrants. 20-year-old, Jacob Lewis of Cisne was arrested on a warrant for Unlawful Possession ...
Mark Wells Aug 22, 2024

WAYNE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING RECAP FROM AUGUST 15TH
The Wayne City Board of Education held its regular August meeting on Thursday, August 15th During the meeting, Alayna White, President of the Wayne City FFA, shared highlights from the Officer ...
Mark Wells Aug 22, 2024

DUQUOIN STATE FAIR SET TO BEGINS FRIDAY
The DuQuoin State Fair is set to kick off this Friday and will continue through Labor Day, September 2nd. This year, organizers are excited to announce that country artist Chris Lane has joined the li...
Mark Wells Aug 22, 2024

NORTH WAYNE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FROM WEDNESDAY NIGHT
The North Wayne School Board met for their regular monthly meeting last (Wednesday) night at Cisne Middle School. The board approved the consent agenda that included moving the September meeting to Mo...
Mark Wells Aug 22, 2024

Illinois Eastern Community College Board of Trustees Met Tuesday
The Board of Trustees for the Illinois Eastern Community College District convened on Tuesday evening at Olney Central College. During the meeting, the Board approved a partnership with Northern Illin...
Mark Wells Aug 22, 2024

CITY OF FAIRFIELD BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS SEEKING APPLICANTS TO ESTABLISH ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR FAIRFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
The City of Fairfield Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is seeking applicants to establish an eligibility list from which Police Officer vacancies for the Fairfield Police Department will be fill...
Mark Wells Aug 22, 2024