Category Archives: Local News

The Clay County Sheriff's Department has released details from recent activity involving two local residents. 54-year-old Terry R. Lee II of Fairfield, was arrested on September 5th on a Clay County w...

The 2025 Illinois Fall Trout Fishing Season will officially open Saturday, October 18th at 60 ponds, lakes, and streams across the state. Early catch-and-release trout fishing opened this past weekend...

Crestview Veterinary east of Fairfield has announced that their main phone lines are currently down today and possibly tomorrow. Customers needing to reach the clinic are asked to call 618-925-4011 in...

A system wide boil order for all Western Wayne customers has been issued until further notice. Please boil all water used for human consumption.

The National Weather Service in Paducah says a cold front moving in from the west will bring a stretch of wet weather to the region beginning today (Monday) and continuing into Tuesday. Off-and-on rai...

The Edwards County Board of Commissioners will meet this (Monday) morning at the Edwards County Courthouse. Agenda items include updates from the sheriff, treasurer, and highway departments, along wit...

Jasper Water Works Corporation has announced that the boil order issued on Tuesday, September 30th has been lifted as of Saturday. Water sample testing has been completed, and the results confirmed th...

Wabash Valley College will host two Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program Information Sessions this fall for prospective students and their families. The sessions will be held on Tuesday, October...

The City of Fairfield Water Department has issued a boil water order for residents on Witter Drive and SE 9th Street. The order was issued as a precautionary measure until water samples can be tested....

With colder weather approaching, the Wesleyan Church of Fairfield is now accepting donations of new and gently used coats for its annual coat giveaway, scheduled for Saturday, November 1st. Community ...