Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ASSISTS MT VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH SEARCH WARRANTS, ARRESTS MADE
Davonta Boyd Dequan Hopkins Early Wednesday morning there were search warrants conducted in Mt. Vernon and Wayne City in connection with the July 27th shooting that occurred in Mt. Verno...
Aug 07, 2025
FATAL TWO-VEHICLE CRASH REPORTED IN CLAY COUNTY
The Clay County Coroner's Office has confirmed a fatal crash that occurred on Monday at approximately 5:34 PM. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of a two-vehicle collision located just...
Aug 07, 2025
GEFF GRADE SCHOOL WELCOMES DR. MICHELLE HASSAN AS NEW SUPERINTENDENT
Geff Grade School is excited to welcome Dr. Michelle Hassan for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Dr. Hassan joins GGS with over two decades of administrative experience, most recently as the Interi...
Aug 07, 2025
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION AUGUST 19TH
Frontier Community College will welcome incoming students to campus for New Student Orientation on Tuesday, August 19th, at the Workforce Development Center, beginning at 8 a.m. The event is designed ...
Aug 07, 2025
FAIRFIELD CITY WATER DEPARTMENT ISSUES BOIL ORDER
The City of Fairfield Water Department has issued a boil order for West Douglas Street from SW 3rd Street to SW 7th Street or for anyone in this area that may have been without water during the time t...
Aug 07, 2025
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE
Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be hosting a Blood Drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, August 13th, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Educational Annex Building, located ...
Aug 07, 2025
NEW HOPE WATERWORKS BOIL ORDER STILL IN EFFECT
Ryan Gregory with the New Hope Waterworks System wants to remind residents that the boil order for areas east of County Road 2450 East from County Road 470 North to County Road 620 North is still in e...
Aug 07, 2025
FAIRFIELD ELKS LODGE HOLDING SPECIAL BENEFIT EVENT THIS SATURDAY
On Saturday, August 9th the Fairfield Elks lodge will be holding a Cancer Benefit for Dalton Workman - a brave local 11-year-old currently undergoing treatment for Hodgkins Lymphoma. Food Service &...
Aug 07, 2025
BONE GAP CHOWDER RETURNS AUGUST 9TH WITH FOOD, FUN, AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
The Bone Gap Chowder is set for August 9th. Bulk chowder will be available by drive-thru only - no exceptions and no standing line. Visitors can drive north on Chestnut Street, stop at the chowder ent...
Aug 07, 2025
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR SPRINGFIELD ANNOUNCES UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE ARENA
The 2025 Illinois State Fair announces an exciting lineup of family-friendly events at The Arena, with tickets now available for purchase on Ticketmaster. Kicking off today ( Thursday, August 7...
Aug 07, 2025