Category Archives: Local News
POWELL ARRESTED FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR
Dylan Powell, 30, of Fairfield was arrested Thursday evening on a Clay County warrant for Failure to Appear. Powell was booked in to the Wayne County Jail and was later transferred to the Clay County ...
Jun 12, 2026
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOBCATS HOST SUCCESSFUL "BE KIND" YOUTH VOLLEYBALL CAMP
Frontier Community College's Bobcats Volleyball program held its "Be Kind" Youth Volleyball Camp June 1-5 at Center Street School in Fairfield, with more than 95 campers attending throughout the week....
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SIP & PAINT PARTY COMING TO WELL BAR AND GRILL ON JUNE 20TH
A Sip & Paint Party is set for Saturday, June 20th from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at the Well Bar and Grill west of Fairfield on IL Hwy 15. Hosted by Sarah Marshel, the event offers attendees the opportunit...
Jun 12, 2026
FRIENDS OF GRAYVILLE TO HOST HOG ROAST WITH LIVE MUSIC AND MORE JUNE 20TH
The Friends of Grayville invite the area to their annual Hog Roast, set for June 20th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Grayville. Pork chops prepared by Wabash Valley, along with a variety of dessert...
Jun 12, 2026
Grove Arrested on Meth Charges
On Wednesday, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office and Wayne County Probation Office conducted a compliance check at the Susan Grove residence. During the search, methamphetamine, digital scales, and par...
Jun 12, 2026
FMH Welcomes Jon Nugent as Contracted Ortho Provider
Fairfield Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Jon Nugent, PA-C (Physician Assistant), as a contracted orthopedic provider serving patients in the Fairfield area. Nugent brings more than 25 years o...
Jun 12, 2026
FMH Recognizes Dana Shantel Taylor and Marissa McKenzie
Fairfield Memorial Hospital is proud to recognize Dana Shantel Taylor, MSW, LCSW, ACSW, ACHE, Chief Operating Officer, and Marissa McKenzie,BBA, Chief People Officer, for serving as panelists during a...
Jun 12, 2026
Fairfield Community High School's FFA Advisor, Curt Robbins Recognized
Fairfield Community High School's FFA Advisor, Curt Robbins, was recently recognized as District 5's 2026 Golden Owl outstanding agricultural educator finalist. The five district finalists will interv...
Jun 12, 2026
FCHS Student Will Lewis Selected as the 2026 State FFA Proficiency Winner
FCHS student Will Lewis was selected as the 2026 State FFA Proficiency Winner in Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management. Will is the son of Billy and Jamie Lewis. He is a member of the...
Jun 12, 2026
Four FCHS Students Were Recently Conferred with State FFA Degrees
FCHS Students, Peyton Harvey, Gracie Atwood, Zoey Mark, and Jarret Vaughan were recently conferred with State FFA Degrees by the Illinois Association for meeting all requirements including productive ...
Jun 12, 2026