Category Archives: Local News

TWO INJURED IN HEAD-ON CRASH EAST OF MT. VERNON
Two people were injured in a head-on collision late Wednesday morning on Illinois Route 15, about a half mile east of North Dartmouth Lane, according to Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Bullard. The cras...
Mark Wells Jul 12, 2025

FCHS BOARD OF EDUCATION TO MEET JULY 17TH
The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, July 17th, at 6:00 p.m. in the FCHS Study Hall. The meeting agenda includes approval of minutes, ...
Mark Wells Jul 12, 2025

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO OFFER REDUCED RATE LAB TESTING JULY 14TH THROUGH JULY 26TH
Fairfield Memorial Hospital will host its annual Reduced Rate Lab Testing event beginning Monday, July 14th through July 26th, offering patients access to essential lab tests at discounted prices acro...
Mark Wells Jul 12, 2025

IDPH SAYS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MEASLES OUTBREAK OVER
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Friday that the recent measles outbreak in Southern Illinois has officially ended. A total of eight connected cases were confirmed in the regi...
Mark Wells Jul 12, 2025

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE GRADUATES LARGEST CADET CLASS IN 25 YEARS
The Illinois State Police (ISP) Friday graduated the largest cadet class in the last 25 years. ISP welcomed 95 new troopers Friday from Cadet Class 150 at a graduation ceremony at the Westside Christi...
Mark Wells Jul 12, 2025

FREE SWIM DAY AT FAIRFIELD PUBLIC POOL ON TODAY
Beat the summer heat with a Free Swim Day at the Fairfield Public Swimming Pool in Leo French Park this afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This special event is sponsored by CSI Insurance an...
Mark Wells Jul 12, 2025

OLIVE BRANCH SCHOOLHOUSE SUMMER ACTIVITY MORNING SCHEDULES
The Olive Branch Schoolhouse announced its Summer Activity Mornings, offering a fun-filled lineup of activities, games, and treats at the outdoor schoolhouse located at Leo French Park in Fairfield. T...
Mark Wells Jul 12, 2025

NEW HOPE SCHOOL BOARD TO MEET TO DISCUSS UPCOMING YEAR AND POLICY UPDATES
The New Hope School District Board of Education will meet Wednesday, July 16th at 7pm. The meeting will cover a range of topics, including approval of the consent agenda, financial reports, and upcomi...
Mark Wells Jul 12, 2025

FAIRFIELD COIN CLUB TO MEET SUNDAY AT FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The Fairfield Coin Club will hold its next meeting tomorrow ( Sunday) at Frontier Community College. Doors will open at 9:00 a.m., with the club meeting and coin auction beginning at 1:30 p.m. The eve...
Mark Wells Jul 12, 2025

GRAYVILLE SENIOR CENTER HOSTING FISH FRY THIS AFTERNOON
The Grayville Senior Center is inviting the community to its upcoming Fish Fry event scheduled for this (Saturday) afternoon. The event will be held at the center, located at 212 East North Street, Gr...
Mark Wells Jul 12, 2025