Category Archives: Local News

DAVID & LADONNA LEGG SENTENCED DURING STATUS HEARING TUESDAY IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
(Photo Credit: Wayne County Jail) 59-year-old David Legg and his wife, 58-year-old LaDonna Legg of Fairfield was sentenced Tuesday in Wayne County Circuit Court during a status hearing. The Leg...
Mark Wells Oct 02, 2024

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS HEADLINE FCHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DINNER SATURDAY
The FCHS Alumni Association dinner will take place Saturday night at the Fairfield Elks, featuring keynote speakers Brian Foster and Sue Ann (Reeves) Aman, both graduates of Fairfield High School. &nb...
Mark Wells Oct 02, 2024

GUILTY PLEAS HANDED DOWN IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT TUESDAY
Two Fairfield residents were sentenced in Wayne County Circuit Court Tuesday. 57-year-old Curtis Sutton pled guilty to a charge of Retail Theft and was sentenced to one year Conditional Discharge plus...
Mark Wells Oct 02, 2024

FAIRFIELD WOMAN ARRESTED FOR CYBERSTALKING
Fairfield Police arrested 21-year-old Lexia Faith Scott of Fairfield Monday night on a charge of Cyberstalking. Scott was transported and booked into the Wayne County Jail.
Mark Wells Oct 02, 2024

FAIRFIELD COIN CLUB 54TH ANNUAL SHOW AND AUCTION
The Fairfield Coin Club is holding its 54th Annual Coin Show and Auction on October 13, 2024 at the North Side Grade School. The doors will open to the public at 9:00 AM. Hourly door prizes begin at 1...
Mark Wells Oct 02, 2024

TWO MICHIGAN MEN ARRESTED FOLLOWING INCIDENT LAST WEDNESDAY AT BANK IN MT. CARMEL
Mt. Carmel Police arrested two men, 49-year-old Steve R. Jones from Lansing, Michigan, and Matthew T. Wrosch, 51, from Owosso, Michigan, for Disorderly Conduct last Wednesday following an incident at ...
Mark Wells Oct 02, 2024

NEW CHIEF NURSING OFFICER FOR HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Jenee Wilson (Photo credit: Hamilton Memorial Hospital District) The Hamilton Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors and executive leadership team have announced the appointment of Jenee...
Mark Wells Oct 02, 2024

FLORA ELK'S LODGE OFFERING FREE CHILDREN'S ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC
The Flora Elks 1659 and Olney Elks 926 Lodges in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation will sponsor a free children's orthopedic assessment clinic on Wednesday, October 30, 20...
Mark Wells Oct 02, 2024

Upcoming Reduced Rate Lab Fair at Clay County Hospital & Medical Clinics
Clay County Hospital and Medical Clinics announce their upcoming "Reduced Rate Lab Fair," running from October 15th to October 31st. Vouchers can be picked up at Clay County Hospital or any CCH clinic...
Mark Wells Oct 02, 2024

WAYNE CITY ANNOUNCES NIGHT FOR TRICK OR TREATING
Officials for the Village of Wayne City have announced the night for trick or treating. It will be Thursday, October 31st from 5pm to 8pm.
Mark Wells Oct 02, 2024