Category Archives: Local News

ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE IN FAIRFIELD ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICE HOURS
The Illinois Secretary of State's Drivers License facility in Fairfield, along with several nearby communities, has updated its operating hours. As of Monday, September 23rd, the new hours are 7:30 AM...
Mark Wells Sep 27, 2024

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAYS WIDESPREAD RAIN FROM HURRICANE HELENE CONTINUES THROUGH SUNDAY
Widespread rain will last through the entire day today according to the National Weather Service. Within the heavier rain bands, we could see strong sustained winds between 20 to 25 miles per hour. Gu...
Mark Wells Sep 27, 2024

EARTHQUAKE DRILL SET FOR OCTOBER 17TH
If an earthquake strikes, knowing what to do can greatly impact your safety and recovery. The annual Great ShakeOut! Earthquake Drill is scheduled for 10:17 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, during which mil...
Mark Wells Sep 27, 2024

EASTERN ILLINOIS FOODBANK GIVEAWAY MONDAY, OCTOBER 14TH
The Eastern Illinois Foodbank will visit Clay County on Monday, October 14th, to distribute food to families facing food insecurity. Attendees are encouraged to bring boxes or bags for transporting th...
Mark Wells Sep 27, 2024

NOVEMBER 13TH SENTENCING DATE SET FOR DAVID & LADONNA LEGG
The sentencing of David and Ladonna Legg of Fairfield in an unlawful videotaping case has been set for Wednesday, November 13th at 9:30am. Originally scheduled for Tuesday in Wayne County Circuit Cour...
Mark Wells Sep 26, 2024

FAIRFIELD POLICE ARREST LOCAL MAN WEDNESDAY NIGHT
46-year-old Fairfield resident, Terry Hixenbaugh was arrested by Fairfield Police Wednesday night just before midnight on charges of Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Damage to Government Supported Prop...
Mark Wells Sep 26, 2024

VEHICLE DESTROYED BY FIRE WEDNESDAY MORNING NORTHEAST OF FAIRFIELD
Fairfield Rural Firemen were called out to a report of a vehicle on fire just shortly before 9:30 Wednesday morning on County Hwy 21, two miles north of Rt.15 northeast of Fairfield. Rural Fire Chief,...
Mark Wells Sep 26, 2024

FRONTIER BOBCATS BASEBALL TEAM HOSTING FALL FAN FEST
The Frontier Community College Bobcats Baseball program will be hosting a Fall Fan Fest scrimmage on Saturday, October 12th. Kids ages 6 to 12 will be invited on the field during pregame to watch batt...
Mark Wells Sep 26, 2024

COMPASSION PREGNANCY CENTER IN FAIRFIELD HOSTING WALK FOR LIFE EVENT
Walk For Life, hosted by the Compassion Pregnancy Center in Fairfield will be held Saturday, October 26th at Leo French Park. Registration is from 9:15am to 9:55am with the walk to begin at 10am. Priz...
Mark Wells Sep 26, 2024

FLORA APPLEKNOCKER FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY, MOVED INDOORS TO FLORA HIGH SCHOOL DUE TO PENDING WEATHER
Due to heavy rains in the forecast, the Appleknocker Festival, hosted by the Flora Academic Foundation will be moved indoors to the Flora High School Saturday. Activities start at 9:30 AM with a flag-...
Mark Wells Sep 26, 2024