Category Archives: Local News
41ST MINISTRY TO HOST SCAVENGER HUNT RIDE JUNE 28TH IN FAIRFIELD
Riders and thrill-seekers are invited to take part in a high-spirited adventure for a good cause as 41st Ministry presents its Scavenger Hunt Ride on Saturday, June 28th in Fairfield. The event...
Jun 25, 2025
GRAYVILLE APPROVES NEW LIFT STATION PUMP, UTILITY HIRE, ELECTRIC SUPPLIER SWITCH, AND TRASH CAN PURCHASE
The City of Grayville continues to make infrastructure and utility upgrades, following several key decisions during Monday night's city council meeting. Among the highlights, commissioners appr...
Jun 25, 2025
FIRST HUMAN CASE OF WEST NILE VIRUS CONFIRMED IN WAYNE COUNTY
The Wayne County Health Department announced Monday that Illinois' first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2025 has been confirmed in a Wayne County resident. According to the Centers for Disease...
Jun 25, 2025
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Jun 24, 2025