Category Archives: Local News
JERRY COX PRESENTS 109TH SCHOLARSHIP TO NURSING STUDENTS
(Pictured front row: Taylor Postin, Nursing Student; Jerry Cox; Kate Fopay, Nursing Student. Back row: Julie Bullard, Program Advisor - Allied Health; Brianna Trowbridge, Nursing Instructor; Andy Flem...
Mar 16, 2026
FAIRFIELD TO HOST ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT AT LEO FRENCH PARK ON MARCH 28TH
The City of Fairfield and the Chamber of Commerce is set to host their annual Easter Egg Hunt, taking place at Leo French Park on Saturday, March 28th. Festivities kick off at 11:00 AM and will featur...
Mar 16, 2026
LA FUENTE MEXICAN RESTAURANT HOLDING "DINE TO DONATE" FUNDRAISER FOR NANCY ELLIS
La Fuente Mexican Restaurant in Fairfield will be holding a "Dine To Donate" Fundraiser on Wednesday, March 18th from 11am to 9pm to benefit Nancy Ellis. Nancy Ellis of Cisne was diagnosed with Laryng...
Mar 16, 2026 Screenshot
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TO OFFER SKYWARN STORM SPOTTER TRAINING IN FAIRFIELD THURSDAY
The National Weather Service is inviting local residents to become official storm spotters by attending a Skywarn Storm Spotter Training Basic Spotter Course in March. The class will take place...
Mar 16, 2026
HOMEMADE NOODLE-MAKING WORKSHOP TO BE HELD MARCH 21ST IN ALBION
A unique opportunity for culinary enthusiasts is coming to Albion as the Edwards County Farm Bureau basement will host a Homemade Noodle-Making Workshop on March 21st from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Presented by ...
Mar 16, 2026
NEW HOPE GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
New Hope General Baptist Church, located at 449 County Road 1800 East in Fairfield, is offering three scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year. The scholarships include two $2,000 awards for stude...
Mar 16, 2026
DRIVER'S EDUCATION FOR TEENS OFFERED AT OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is offering a comprehensive Driver's Education program for teens at Olney Central College this spring. The course will run from tomorrow (Tuesday, March 17th...
Mar 16, 2026
WINTER-LIKE COLD TO START THE WEEK, WARMUP EXPECTED BY THURSDAY
Residents across the region should brace for a sharp return to winter-like conditions at the start of the week, according to the National Weather Service. After some severe weather watches and warning...
Mar 16, 2026
FAIRFIELD PD'S DANE HORTON RETURNS TO THE RING FOR GUNS & HOSES CHARITY BOXING EVENT AT FORD CENTER
Fairfield Police Department's Dane Horton is set to make his return to the ring for the highly anticipated GUNS & HOSES charity boxing event at the Ford Center in Evansville on Saturday, April 11t...
Mar 16, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERS REWARD IN STORAGE SHED THEFT CASE
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the person or persons responsible for a recent theft in Wayne City. Authorities report that a storage shed was entered and se...
Mar 16, 2026