Category Archives: Local News

FIRST BRANDS SUES FORMER CEO OVER BILLIONS IN ALLEGED MISUSE
Albion-based First Brands, parent company of Champion Labs, has filed a lawsuit against former CEO Patrick James, alleging he spent millions on personal luxuries while the company spiraled toward bank...
Mark Wells Nov 11, 2025

FAIRFIELD TEEN CLARK EWING DIES OF BRAIN TUMOR COMPLICATIONS
Wayne County Coroner Shari Winter has confirmed that 19-year-old Clark Ewing of Fairfield died from complications related to Neurofibromatosis, a type of brain tumor. His death on Tuesday, July 8, 202...
Mark Wells Nov 11, 2025

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR ILLINOIS PESTICIDE LICENSE TESTING SESSIONS
Registration is now open for in-person pesticide license testing sessions offered through the Illinois Department of Agriculture in partnership with Illinois Extension. The sessions are for individual...
Mark Wells Nov 11, 2025

ATTIC FIRE QUICKLY CONTAINED IN RURAL MT. VERNON HOME
A fire that began smoldering in the attic insulation of a rural Mt. Vernon residence was quickly contained to the attic late Sunday night. According to Jefferson Fire officials, the homeowner discover...
Mark Wells Nov 11, 2025

GAMMA UPSILON HOSTS ANNUAL FANTASY AUCTION NOVEMBER 15TH
The local chapter of Gamma Upsilon will hold its annual Fantasy Auction on Saturday, November 15th at the First Baptist Church in Fairfield. The auction begins at 10 a.m. and will feature a variety of...
Mark Wells Nov 11, 2025

GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL APPOINTS DAVID KENDRICK AS NEW CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Following a specially called meeting last Friday morning, the Grayville City Council has named David Kendrick as the town's new city administrator. Kendrick replaces Bobby Hatcher, who resigned last m...
Mark Wells Nov 11, 2025

OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE ANNOUNCES INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR FALL 2026 RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM
Olney Central College will hold its next information session for prospective Radiography Program students is tomorrow (Wednesday) at 3:00 p.m. in Wattleworth Hall, Room 213. The meeting is intended fo...
Mark Wells Nov 11, 2025

FEDERAL OFFICIALS INVESTIGATE INFANT BOTULISM OUTBREAK LINKED TO BYHEART FORMULA
Federal health officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of infant botulism connected to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. The outbreak has resulted in 13 hospitalizations across...
Mark Wells Nov 11, 2025

STATE NEWS BRIEFS FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH
Clay County resident, Darren Bailey will remain in the Illinois governor's race after a helicopter crash took the lives of four of his family members last month. The Republican candidate announced the...
Mark Wells Nov 11, 2025

TRIAL DATE SET FOR JOSHUA R. ROCKETT
During a recent pre-trial hearing, a trial date of next Tuesday, November 18th has been confirmed for former Fairfield High School tennis coach, 38-year-old Joshua R. Rockett, who faces multiple sex o...
Mark Wells Nov 11, 2025