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...
Nov 12, 2025
IECC SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER TO HOST GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 20TH
The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) Small Business Development Center will host a Grant Writing Workshop on Thursday, November 20th, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Lincoln Trail College in ...
Nov 12, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU LAUNCHES RACCOON ROUNDUP TO CONTROL POPULATION
The Edwards County Farm Bureau has announced the launch of its "Raccoon Roundup" initiative, aimed at helping manage the local raccoon population. Community members are invited to participate by turni...
Nov 12, 2025
THANKSGIVING BOXES TO BE GIVEN AWAY TO WAYNE COUNTY FAMILIES
Families across Wayne County will have an opportunity to receive Thanksgiving Boxes this holiday season through a partnership between Fairfield Save A Lot and Feeding Kids of Wayne County. The program...
Nov 11, 2025
FIRST BRANDS SUES FORMER CEO OVER BILLIONS IN ALLEGED MISUSE
Albion-based First Brands, parent company of Champion Labs, has filed a lawsuit against former CEO Patrick James, alleging he spent millions on personal luxuries while the company spiraled toward bank...
Nov 11, 2025
FAIRFIELD TEEN CLARK EWING DIES OF BRAIN TUMOR COMPLICATIONS
Wayne County Coroner Shari Winter has confirmed that 19-year-old Clark Ewing of Fairfield died from complications related to Neurofibromatosis, a type of brain tumor. His death on Tuesday, July 8, 202...
Nov 11, 2025
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR ILLINOIS PESTICIDE LICENSE TESTING SESSIONS
Registration is now open for in-person pesticide license testing sessions offered through the Illinois Department of Agriculture in partnership with Illinois Extension. The sessions are for individual...
Nov 11, 2025
ATTIC FIRE QUICKLY CONTAINED IN RURAL MT. VERNON HOME
A fire that began smoldering in the attic insulation of a rural Mt. Vernon residence was quickly contained to the attic late Sunday night. According to Jefferson Fire officials, the homeowner discover...
Nov 11, 2025
GAMMA UPSILON HOSTS ANNUAL FANTASY AUCTION NOVEMBER 15TH
The local chapter of Gamma Upsilon will hold its annual Fantasy Auction on Saturday, November 15th at the First Baptist Church in Fairfield. The auction begins at 10 a.m. and will feature a variety of...
Nov 11, 2025
GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL APPOINTS DAVID KENDRICK AS NEW CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Following a specially called meeting last Friday morning, the Grayville City Council has named David Kendrick as the town's new city administrator. Kendrick replaces Bobby Hatcher, who resigned last m...
Nov 11, 2025