Category Archives: Local News

BOIL WATER ORDER STILL IN EFFECT FOR THE VILLAGE OF MT. ERIE
The Village of Mt. Erie is still under a boil water order until further notice. Boil water for human consumption until tests results come back from the state indicating water is safe to consume again.
Mark Wells Sep 25, 2024

FAIRFIELD PAINTOUT RUNS THROUGH SATURDAY
The Fairfield PaintOut runs through Saturday with professional artists from several Midwest states, including Illinois, Missouri, and Ohio in Fairfield for the 13th Annual PaintOut . Artists will have...
Mark Wells Sep 25, 2024

SIDEWALK CHALK CONTEST SET FOR THIS SATURDAY IN FAIRFIELD
The Fairfield PaintOut committee will be hosting a Sidewalk Chalk Contest this Saturday from 9am to 10am at Center Street Grade School in Fairfield. This event is for all Wayne County 3rd thru 8th gra...
Mark Wells Sep 25, 2024

CARMI POLICE IDENTIFY MALE SUBJECT IN ATTEMPTED ABDUCTION, CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY
Carmi Police recently investigated a report of an older male attempting to engage juvenile females at Dairy Queen, where he allegedly asked for their names and encouraged them to get into his vehicle....
Mark Wells Sep 25, 2024

WAYNE COUNTY RETIRED TEACHER'S ASSOCIATION MEETING SET
The Wayne County Retired Teachers Association will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, October 1st, at the Wayne City Methodist Church. Lunch will be served at 11:30 am followed by the program and bus...
Mark Wells Sep 25, 2024

GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FROM MONDAY
At Monday's Grayville City Council meeting, Mayor Travis Thompson and city leaders officially honored long-time city employee and Clerk JoEllen Seil by presenting her with a key to the city, recognizi...
Mark Wells Sep 25, 2024

SENTENCING FOR DAVID & LADONNA LEGG DELAYED
The sentencing of David and Ladonna Legg from Fairfield in an unlawful videotaping case has been postponed. Originally scheduled for today in Wayne County Circuit Court, the delay was prompted by Davi...
Mark Wells Sep 24, 2024

TRIAL DATE SET FOR AYDREIAN HOOPER
Aydreian Hooper, a 36-year-old woman from Fairfield, is set to face a jury trial on October 7th in Wayne County Circuit Court regarding the tragic hot car death of her 17-month-old son, Aaruan. A fina...
Mark Wells Sep 24, 2024

ONE INJURED IN A SUNDAY MORNING CRASH ON COUNTY HIGHWAY 1 JUST SOUTH OF CLAY CITY
Wayne County Sheriff's Department along with Clay County EMS personnel responded to a one-vehicle accident Sunday morning on County Hwy 1 at County Rd 2100N in Zif Township just south of Clay City. De...
Mark Wells Sep 24, 2024

FAIRFIELD POLICE RESPOND TO CRASH MONDAY NIGHT AT WEST MAIN & FIRST ST
Fairfield Police respond to a report of a traffic accident Monday night at West Main and First Streets. Officers say just before 10pm, a 2013 Lincoln, driven by Trevor Edwards, 23 of Mill Shoals was t...
Mark Wells Sep 24, 2024