Category Archives: Local News

TWO ARRESTED FOR HOME INVASION IN FAIRFIELD
Bobby Cottrill Anthony Vasoli Fairfield Police arrested two individuals following a disturbance on Monday, June 23rd, at approximately 8:13 a.m. in the 200 block of Highland Avenue. Upon...
Mark Wells Jun 25, 2025

FCHS BOARD APPROVES BUDGET, SPEECH TEAM, AND STAFF HIRES DURING JUNE MEETING
The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education held its regular meeting Monday night, preceded by a public hearing on the amended FY25 budget. No public comments were received during the heari...
Mark Wells Jun 25, 2025

MT VERNON MAN ARRESTED NEAR SIMS ON OUTSTANDING WARRANT AND SUSPENDED LICENSE
Wayne County Sheriff Deputies arrested 49-year old Phillip L. Bowles of Mt. Vernon Tuesday morning. Deputies conducted a traffic stop around 1:30 on IL Hwy 15 near Sims and during the stop, it was det...
Mark Wells Jun 25, 2025

FREE SWIM DAY AT FAIRFIELD PARK POOL SET FOR FRIDAY
Area residents are invited to cool off and enjoy some summer fun at a Free Swim Day at the Fairfield Park Pool. The event will take place this Friday, June 27th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., and is sponsore...
Mark Wells Jun 25, 2025

ILLINOIS CROP PROGRESS REPORT SHOWS SLIGHT LAG IN CORN, WHEAT HARVEST
The USDA has released its latest crop progress and weather report for Illinois, showing that while most planting is complete, crop emergence and condition remain mixed as of the week ending June 22nd....
Mark Wells Jun 25, 2025

RELEASE CONDITIONS EASED FOR FAIRFIELD MAN IN SEXUAL ABUSE CASE
During a preliminary hearing in Wayne County Circuit Court on Tuesday, June 10th, Judge Denton Aud modified 38-year-old Joshua Rockett's conditions to permit him to go outside his house, provid...
Mark Wells Jun 24, 2025

ALBION ARTS COUNCIL & CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK TO HOST FOUNDER'S DAY TEA PARTY JULY 5TH
The Albion Arts Council and Citizens National Bank invites the public to an afternoon of tea and treats at the Founder's Day Tea Party, set for Saturday, July 5th, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on West Elm St...
Mark Wells Jun 24, 2025

IDOT WARNS DRIVERS TO WATCH FOR PAVEMENT FAILURES AS TEMPERATURES RISE
With extremely high temperatures and increasing humidity in the forecast, the Illinois Department of Transportation is urging motorists to watch for pavement failures on roadways across the state. &nb...
Mark Wells Jun 24, 2025

POSHARD TO PRESENT POETRY READING FOR LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES
Glenn Poshard will present a unique blend of poetry and song during a special cultural event on Sunday, June 22nd at 2 p.m. at the Varsity Theater in Carbondale. The event, titled The Poshard Poetry T...
Mark Wells Jun 24, 2025

U.S. CATTLE ON FEED NUMBERS REMAIN BELOW YEAR-AGO LEVELS
The number of cattle on feed across the United States continues to lag behind last year's figures. According to a report released Friday by the USDA, there were an estimated 11.4 million head of cattl...
Mark Wells Jun 24, 2025