Category Archives: Local News
CLOTHESLINE AND MIDWEST FOOD BANK TEAM UP FOR CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKET GIVEAWAY
The Clothesline in Fairfield is once again partnering with the Midwest Food Bank to help local families in need this holiday season. The annual Christmas Food Basket Giveaway will take place on Saturd...
Nov 05, 2025
TWO INJURED IN FIERY CRASH ON ILLINOIS ROUTE 148 NEAR WALTONVILLE
Two people were injured, one critically, in a serious crash Tuesday afternoon east of Waltonville. Authorities say the accident occurred on Illinois Route 148 near North Cherryville Lane, close to the...
Nov 05, 2025
CISNE HIGH SCHOOL FFA TO HONOR LOCAL VETERANS WITH VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST
The Cisne High School FFA Officers will host their first annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Monday, November 10th at the Cisne Community Center. The event will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and is d...
Nov 05, 2025
FAIRFIELD ROTARY CLUB TO HOST 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION DINNER
The Fairfield Rotary Club will mark a major milestone with its 100th Year Celebration Dinner on Friday, November 14th. The event will be held at the Fairfield Elks Lodge, located at 201 SE Second Stre...
Nov 05, 2025
VFW YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS OFFER BIG OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL STUDENTS
The Wayne County Memorial VFW Post 4535 in Fairfield is encouraging area students to apply for the prestigious VFW Youth Scholarships, which promote patriotism and invest in the next generation of lea...
Nov 05, 2025
CATCH US IF YOU CAN GINGERBREAD RUN SET FOR DECEMBER 6TH
A festive event to support local students is coming up next month. The "Catch Us If You Can Gingerbread Run" will take place on Saturday, December 6th at Northside Grade School in Fairfield.. The holi...
Nov 05, 2025
BENTON ATTORNEY ENTERS RACE FOR ILLINOIS COMPTROLLER, FILES WITH OVER 10,000 SIGNATURES
Benton attorney and small business owner Bryan Drew has officially launched his campaign for Illinois Comptroller, filing his nominating petitions on Friday with more than 10,000 signatures from regis...
Nov 05, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY FFA MEMBERS ATTEND NATIONAL CONVENTION IN INDIANAPOLIS
(Pictured L to R: Chloe Iles and Hayley Perry) From October 29th to November 1st, members of the Edwards County FFA attended the 98th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. Those representi...
Nov 05, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY IL CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS SIGN-UPS UNDERWAY
Sign-up is now underway for Wayne County IL Christmas for Kids, a program providing holiday gifts to local children. The program is open to children living in the Fairfield area and students in the Ne...
Nov 04, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CANDIDATES FILE FOR 2026 MARCH PRIMARY ELECTION
Wayne County election officials have released the list of candidates who filed for the 2026 March Primary Election. On the Republican ballot, candidates for county offices include: Sheriff: Christophe...
Nov 04, 2025