Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNOUNCES RETURN OF RACCOON ROUNDUP WITH CASH REWARDS FOR HUNTERS
The Wayne County Farm Bureau at 301 E Court St in Fairfield is bringing back its popular Raccoon Roundup for this year's hunting season, offering a $3.00 cash reward for each raccoon tail turned in by...
Oct 07, 2025
LARGE FIREARMS AND METHAMPHETAMINE SEIZURE IN ELDORADO; WHITE AND SALINE COUNTY AUTHORITIES MAKE ARREST
A major drug and weapons bust in Eldorado Friday afternoon led to the recovery of multiple stolen firearms and a large quantity of methamphetamine, thanks to a joint effort between White County and Sa...
Oct 07, 2025
JEFFERSON COUNTY TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUG ARREST AND WARRANT APPREHENSION
Early Saturday morning, a Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy conducted a vehicle stop on a red Chevrolet truck for a traffic violation on IL Hwy 142 near Gothic Lane in rural Jefferson County. During t...
Oct 07, 2025
MULTIPLE DEFENDANTS FACE FELONY CHARGES IN EDWARDS COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
Several area residents are facing felony charges following recent filings in Edwards County Circuit Court: 42-year-old Christopher C. Jones of Grayville, has been charged with possession of less than ...
Oct 07, 2025
FAIRFIELD MAIN STREET TRUNK OR TREAT TO BRING HALLOWEEN FUN FOR ALL AGES
The annual Main Street Trunk or Treat event returns to downtown Fairfield on Friday, October 31st offering a festive evening filled with Halloween spirit for families, businesses, and the entire commu...
Oct 07, 2025
CITY OF FAIRFIELD TO BEGIN WATER SYSTEM DISINFECTION WITH CHLORINE
Starting Tuesday, October 14th the City of Fairfield will begin disinfecting its water system using chlorine, a process commonly known as a "free chlorine burn." This marks a change from the city's us...
Oct 07, 2025
CITY OF FAIRFIELD ANNOUNCES BULK PICKUP SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER
The City of Fairfield has released the October bulk pickup schedule, as advised by Republic Services. Residents are reminded to place their bulk items at the curb on their designated pickup day: WARD ...
Oct 07, 2025
JIM (J.B.) FLETCHER ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF
Jim (J.B.) Fletcher, a former member of the Wayne County Sheriff's Department, announced Monday that he will seek the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Wayne County. Fletcher, who served with the d...
Oct 07, 2025
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL LAUNCHES MONTHLY SPEAKER SERIES TO ENGAGE COMMUNITY
Fairfield Community High School (FCHS) is opening its doors to the public with a new Monthly Speaker Series, inviting students, parents, and community members to connect, learn, and share their input ...
Oct 07, 2025
FCHS STUDENT COUNCIL ANNOUNCES DRESS UP DAYS FOR HOMECOMING WEEK
Fairfield Community High School's Student Council has released the schedule for dress up days during this year's homecoming week. Students are encouraged to participate and show their school spirit by...
Oct 07, 2025