Category Archives: Local News
GATEWAY REGIONAL WATER COMPANY TO SWITCH BACK TO CHLORAMINES IN WATER DISINFECTION STARTING TODAY
Beginning today (Monday), Gateway Regional Water Company will switch back from a free chlorine residual to its normal chloramines residual as the primary water disinfectant. Customers with health conc...
Dec 22, 2025
WINTER DONORAMA BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR JANUARY 7TH IN FAIRFIELD
The upcoming Winter Donorama Blood Drive will take place on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026, at the Community of Christ Church on Windsor Lane in Fairfield. Sponsored by VFW Post 4535, the event welcomes...
Dec 22, 2025
VILLAGE OF MOUNT ERIE PLACED UNDER BOIL WATER ORDER
The Village of Mount Erie is currently under a boil water order until further notice. Residents are advised to boil all water intended for human consumption, including drinking, cooking, and brushing ...
Dec 22, 2025
UNSEASONABLY WARM WEATHER EXPECTED FOR CHRISTMAS IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
The National Weather Service in Paducah reports that southern Illinois and the surrounding region could see temperatures approaching 70 degrees on Christmas Day and Friday, an unusual occurrence for t...
Dec 22, 2025
TWO-VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORTED IN FAIRFIELD WALMART PARKING LOT
Fairfield City Fire Department, Wayne County Ambulance and Fairfield Police responded to a two-vehicle accident Friday afternoon just before 2 o'clock in the Walmart parking lot. Emergency crews were ...
Dec 22, 2025
FAIRFIELD FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS CONTINUES TONIGHT (MONDAY) AT LEO FRENCH PARK
Volunteers for a Progressive Fairfield hosting the annual Festival of Lights at Leo French Park which runs through the end of the year. The popular drive-through light display will be open at all hour...
Dec 22, 2025
MCLEANSBORO POLICE STILL SEEK PUBLIC'S HELP LOCATING WANTED SUSPECT MICHAEL J. MEZO
McLeansboro Police are still seeking the public's assistance in locating 63-year-old Michael J. Mezo, who is wanted on a nationwide warrant. Mezo faces multiple charges, including Possession of...
Dec 22, 2025
ELDORADO RESTAURANT DESTROYED BY FIRE; NO INJURIES REPORTED
Eldorado Fire Chief Mike McKinnies has confirmed that no one was injured in a fire that broke out Sunday afternoon at a local restaurant in Eldorado. Fire crews were called to Los Reyes Mexican Restau...
Dec 22, 2025
FAIRFIELD CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER RETURNS FOR 36TH YEAR AT CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
A long-standing Fairfield holiday tradition continues as the 36th Annual Christmas Day Dinner will once again be held on Thursday at the Fairfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church, located just east of ...
Dec 22, 2025
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL BOBCATS BASEBALL FIRST PITCH DINNER
Frontier Community College will host its second annual Bobcats Baseball First Pitch Dinner, sponsored by FNB, on Friday, January 23rd at 6 p.m. at the Fairfield First Christian Church. The event celeb...
Dec 22, 2025