Category Archives: Local News
Special Board Meeting Announced for Fairfield Public School District 112
A Special School Board Meeting has been announced for Fairfield Public School District 112 for Thursday Evening. That meeting will take place at 6 PM in the board room at Center Street School. There w...
Tony Collins Aug 02, 2023
Johnsonville Community Days Set for This Weekend
The Annual Johnsonville Community Days will take place this upcoming weekend, starting on Friday. Activities on Friday include Bingo and a truck and tractor pull. Events on Saturday include the Flea M...
Tony Collins Aug 02, 2023
Contour Airlines Launches New Flight Route Between Chicago and Marion
A new regional carrier is offering the first-ever direct flight between Chicago and Marion, Illinois. Contour Airlines has launched new daily service from O'Hare Airport to Veterans Airport of Souther...
Tony Collins Aug 02, 2023
Pritzker Relaunching Homebuyer Assistance Program
Governor Pritzker's administration is relaunching a homeownership program in Illinois. The Opening Doors program is designed to help working-class families and underrepresented communities of color th...
Tony Collins Aug 02, 2023
FCHS Board Holding Special Session Tonight
The Fairfield Community High School Board will be holding a special session tonight at 7 PM in the district office. Prior to the executive session, there will be a public comment period. The school bo...
Tony Collins Aug 02, 2023
Fairfield Public Schools Holding Child Find Screenings Later in August
Fairfield Public School District 112 as well as Jasper, New Hope, and Geff Schools will be holding child find preschool screenings later in August. The screenings will take place August 23rd, 24th, an...
Tony Collins Aug 02, 2023
Crimestoppers Seeking Suspects On Pair of Thefts
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for the arrest of the person or persons who entered a locked storage building belonging to Kent Henson taken from the building fuel cans and 20 gallons ...
Tony Collins Aug 02, 2023
Wayne Co Antique Tractor Drive Set for Labor Day Weekend
The 15th annual Wayne County Antique Tractor Drive will be held on Labor Day, Monday, September 4. All tractors that are model year 1993 or earlier (30 years of age or older) are welcome to participat...
Tony Collins Aug 02, 2023
WADI Seeking Individual For Board of Directors in Edwards Co.
Wabash Area Development is seeking an individual to fill a position on the board of directors in Edwards County, representing the low income population. Officials with WADI are looking for someone who...
Tony Collins Aug 02, 2023
Norris City Domestic Disturbance Lands Wilmington Man In White County Jail
A call to 911 in reference to a domestic dispute has landed a Wilmington IL man in the White County Jail. On Friday July 28th Norris City Chief Dustin Dale was dispatched to a residence on Locust Stre...
Tony Collins Aug 02, 2023