Category Archives: Local News
WINTER DONORAMA BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR JANUARY 7TH IN FAIRFIELD
The upcoming Winter Donorama Blood Drive will take place on January 7th, 2026, at the Community of Christ Church on Windsor Lane in Fairfield. Sponsored by VFW Post 4535, the event welcomes all blood ...
Dec 25, 2025
IECC TO HOST REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP IN NOBLE
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) Business & Industry, in partnership with the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at IECC, will host a regional workshop titled Blueprints f...
Dec 25, 2025
AGRONOMY SUMMIT SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 22ND IN FAIRFIELD
Farmers and agricultural professionals are invited to attend the Southeastern Agronomy Summit on Thursday, January 22nd at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Fairfield. The event will run from 9:00...
Dec 25, 2025
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2026 ALBION MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP
Albion Medical Inc. has announced that applications are now open for the 2026 Albion Medical Scholarship. This annual scholarship offers up to $2,000 to students pursuing a career in any medical profe...
Dec 25, 2025
4-H PROGRAM, SPARK AFTER SCHOOL COMING TO FAIRFIELD AND WAYNE CITY
Wayne County 4-H is introducing a new program, Spark After School, to help youth discover new interests. Students in second through eighth grade are welcome to attend and do not need to be 4-H members...
Dec 25, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS, OWNER OFFERS ADDITIONAL REWARD IN STOLEN HANDGUN CASE
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the recovery of a stolen handgun and the arrest of those responsible. Authorities say a Taurus 709 9mm handgun was stolen fro...
Dec 25, 2025
FELONY CHARGES FILED AGAINST THREE IN EDWARDS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
Three Edwards County residents has had felony charges filed against them this week by Edwards County State's Attorney, Eric St. Ledger. Phillip Walden, 54, of Albion, has been charged with domestic ba...
Dec 25, 2025
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO SPIN OFF SKILLED CARE UNIT, NO CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OR LOCATION
The Fairfield Memorial Hospital Board earlier this year reached a consensus to "spin off" its Skilled Care Unit. Hospital Board President Dr. Patrick Molt says that there was never any intention to se...
Dec 25, 2025
IDENTITY RELEASED IN FATAL MT. VERNON HOUSE FIRE
Authorities have released the name of the man who died following a house fire Sunday night in Mt. Vernon. The victim has been identified as 64-year-old Robert Verhines, a disabled resident of Mt. Vern...
Dec 25, 2025
KEIRA WILLETT SELECTED AS DECEMBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH AT EDWARDS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Recently, students at Edwards County High School selected the December Student of the Month. The nominees were: Parker Biggs, Audrey Greatline, Holly Hensley, Trey Landingham, and Keira Willett. Keira...
Dec 25, 2025