Category Archives: Local News

WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT NEWS
Numerous guilty pleas were handed down in Wayne County Circuit Court recently. 22-year old Jaxon Willis of Fairfield admitted to violating a previous order of two years probation on an original...
Mark Wells Dec 13, 2024

TOP TEN FINALISTS CHOSEN IN STATE FLAG REDESIGN, TWO BEING FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
The Illinois Flag Commission has announced its top ten finalists for the state flag redesign, and among them are two talented students from Fairfield Community High School: Spresalynn Tipps and Johna ...
Mark Wells Dec 13, 2024
MEGAN VALENTINE PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO HUSBAND'S MURDER
During a brief video hearing on Tuesday afternoon, 44-year-old Megan Valentine waived her right to a preliminary hearing and pleaded not guilty to charges of murdering her husband, Judge Michael J. Va...
Mark Wells Dec 13, 2024

WAYNE COUNTY BOARD MET THURSDAY NIGHT, BOARD RE-ORGANIZED FOR THE NEW YEAR
During last (Thursday) night's meeting of the Wayne County Board, the board reorganized as Daryl Hargrave was unanimously re-elected as Board Chairman and Gene Kollak was unanimously re-elected Vice-C...
Mark Wells Dec 13, 2024

WAYNE CITY MATTERS CANCEL CHRISTMAS PARADE SATURDAY DUE TO THE THREAT OF RAIN, ACTIVITIES WILL STILL BE HELD AT FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Officials with Wayne City Matters have decided to cancel Saturday night's Christmas Parade due to the threat of rain in the Saturday forecast, but will still have activities at the First Christian Chu...
Mark Wells Dec 13, 2024

SANTA HAS ANNOUNCED VISITING HOURS IN LEO FRENCH PARK
Santa is set to spread holiday cheer at his house at Leo French Park. Families will have several opportunities to meet Santa and share their holiday wishes during the season. Here are Santa's schedule...
Mark Wells Dec 13, 2024

VOLUNTEERS FOR A PROGRESSIVE FAIRFIELD SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVENT NIGHT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21ST
Volunteers For A Progressive Fairfield will hold a special Christmas Event Night on Saturday, December 21st from 5pm to 8pm in Leo French Park. The greeters for the evening will be Fairfield National ...
Mark Wells Dec 13, 2024

FAIRFIELD ELKS LODGE HOOP SHOOT SET FOR THIS SATURDAY
Fairfield Elks Lodge #1631 will hold the 2024 Hoop Shoot Contest this Saturday beginning at 10am in the Fairfield Community High School Gym. The Fairfield Elks has conducted this competition for many ...
Mark Wells Dec 13, 2024

CISNE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FROM MONDAY
The Cisne Village Board met for their monthly meeting this past Monday. During the short meeting, the board approved to donate $150 to Wreaths Across America. This is the same amount as last year. May...
Mark Wells Dec 13, 2024

RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO CHECK OVER PROPERTY TAX BILLS, THERE MAY BE A CHANCE OF MISSING EXEMPTIONS
It has been reported that some residents living in Arrington, Berry, and Indian Prairie Townships may not have had exemptions applied correctly to this year's property tax bills, leaving some resident...
Mark Wells Dec 13, 2024