Category Archives: Local News

FCHS ALUMNI CELEBRATES 100 YEARS WITH SPECIAL DINNER EVENT
Fairfield Community High School Alumni is set to celebrate a remarkable milestone this year, marking 100 years of excellence and tradition. The centennial celebration will take place on Saturday, Octo...
Mark Wells Mar 09, 2026

JOHNSONVILLE COMMUNITY RURITAN TO HOST SOUP SUPPER & AUCTION MARCH 14TH
The Johnsonville Community Ruritan Soup Supper & Auction is set for Saturday, March 14th the Johnsonville Ruritan Building. The evening begins with a soup supper at 5:00 PM, featuring chili, veget...
Mark Wells Mar 09, 2026

CORNERSTONE CHURCH TO HOST FREE HOMECOMING AND PROM DRESS GIVEAWAY MARCH 14TH
Cornerstone Church in Fairfield will host its Semi-Annual Homecoming/Prom Dress Giveaway on Saturday, March 14th from 9 a.m. to Noon in the Fellowship Hall. Hundreds of dresses and shoes will be avail...
Mark Wells Mar 09, 2026

OVER ONE MILLION FORD VEHICLES RECALLED FOR REARVIEW CAMERA ISSUES
Ford is recalling over one million vehicles due to problems with rearview cameras, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Officials say two separate camera issues hav...
Mark Wells Mar 09, 2026

FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR LITTLE WABASH RIVER AT CARMI AS MORE RAINFALL EXPECTED THIS WEEK
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Flood Warning for the Little Wabash River at Carmi, Illinois, following recent heavy rainfall that has pushed river levels dangerously close...
Mark Wells Mar 09, 2026

FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DINNER MEETING SET FOR TONIGHT (MONDAY)
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Annual Dinner Meeting is set for tonight (Monday) at the Willow Creek Venue, located on Highway 45 south of Fairfield. The evening will begin with a happy hour...
Mark Wells Mar 09, 2026

RAPID RESPONSE MEETINGS SCHEDULED TO SUPPORT LOCAL WORKERS SET FOR TODAY (MONDAY)
Frontier Community College is hosting a series of Rapid Response meetings to assist individuals facing employment transitions. The meetings, organized by last name, will take place at the Workforce De...
Mark Wells Mar 09, 2026

WORK READINESS LAB OFFERS FREE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR CHAMPION LABS EMPLOYEES
A series of Work Readiness Labs are being offered to support Champion Labs employees as they prepare for new career or educational opportunities. The labs provide open computer labs with in-person ass...
Mark Wells Mar 09, 2026

LAWRENCEVILLE COMMUNITY SHOCKED AS STUDENT-ATHLETE INJURED IN SERIOUS ACCIDENT
The Lawrenceville community is rallying together after news broke that Aiden Winningham, a member of the Lawrenceville Indians basketball team, was seriously injured in a car accident. The incident oc...
Mark Wells Mar 09, 2026

MT. ERIE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION SET FOR TODAY (MONDAY)
Kindergarten registration for Mt. Erie School will take place this (Monday) afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m. This event is for all students who will be entering kindergarten at Mt. Erie School in the fall. ...
Mark Wells Mar 09, 2026