Category Archives: Local News
CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERING SHARPS COLLECTION DROP-BOX PROGRAM
Many people locally use needles, syringes, and lancets....commonly referred to as sharps to manage their medical conditions at home. However, safe disposal of these used sharps is often neglected, des...
Sep 18, 2024
Village Of Mt. Erie Under A Boil Water Order
The Village of Mt. Erie is under a boil water order until further notice. All residents should boil your water for human consumption.
Sep 17, 2024
WESLEYAN CHURCH IN FAIRFIELD LOOKING FOR NEW PASTOR, TRENT'S RETURNING TO INDIANA
Philip Trent, Pastor of The Wesleyan Church just north of Fairfield has announced he and his wife, Heather will be moving to Indiana at the end of October. Trent has accepted the Senior Pastor's posit...
Sep 17, 2024
FAIRFIELD PAINTOUT SET FOR SEPTEMBER 24TH THRU THE 28TH
The Fairfield PaintOut event is set to make its return to the area from September 24th thru the 28th and this year's event is dedicated to the memory of Spencer Meagher, local artist who was instrumen...
Sep 17, 2024
Truck Fire Extinguished by Fairfield Fire Department Near Center Street School
Last Thursday, just after 3 O'clock, Fairfield Police and the Fairfield Fire Department responded to a truck fire near the intersection of Douglas and Southwest 2nd Street, close to Center Street Scho...
Sep 17, 2024
FLORA SET WITH THE FORD TOWN FUN FEST THAT BEGINS FRIDAY
The Ford Town Fun Fest kicks off this Friday in Flora, with some exciting changes this year. The festival will now be held in front of the Flora Public Library, and food trucks will be stationed on Ea...
Sep 17, 2024
2024 Illinois State Fair In Springfield Breaks Attendance Records
The 2024 Illinois State Fair is making history. Governor Pritzker announced this year's fair broke attendance records when more than 773-thousand people attended the eleven-day event last month. The 2...
Sep 17, 2024
Grayville Woman Airlifted After Bicycle Accident
On Saturday afternoon, a Grayville woman suffered critical injuries in a bicycle accident. Just before 2:30, 30-year-old Allysa R. Brown was riding her bicycle on Old Albion Highway in Grayville when ...
Sep 17, 2024
FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST KIDDIE PARADE SET FOR SATURDAY
The Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Kiddie Parade, sponsored by WADI/Headstart in Fairfield is set for Saturday beginning at 11am. Participants are asked to meet at the Northside School Parking Lot at 10:30am...
Sep 17, 2024
TRUCKING COMPANY THAT CONTRACTS WITH THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE CEASING OPERATIONS, DOES NOT AFFECT THE FAIRFIELD POST OFFICE
A Robinson Trucking and Logistics Company that had a contract with the US Postal Service to transport mail, has informed more than 650 employees-over 480 of whom are drivers-that it is shutting down o...
Sep 17, 2024