Category Archives: Local News

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT APPREHEND THREE AREA RESIDENTS OVER THE WEEKEND
Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrests three subjects over the weekend. Wayne City resident, 26-year-old Michael Lee Keyser was arrested last Friday afternoon on a Wayne County warrant on two count...
Mark Wells Nov 25, 2024

FAIRFIELD POLICE MAKE TWO ARRESTS SUNDAY
Fairfield Police arrest two Fairfield men on outstanding warrants Sunday afternoon. 31-year-old Tyler E. Hutcheson was taken into custody on a Wayne County warrant for Obstructing Justice, Trespass to...
Mark Wells Nov 25, 2024

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN PADUCAH SAY COLD TEMPERATURES COMING TO BEGIN DECEMBER
Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Paducah are warning that a wave of frigid temperatures will sweep across the region as we transition from November to December. The most severe co...
Mark Wells Nov 25, 2024

FAIRFIELD ELKS LODGE ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE THIS SUNDAY
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #1631 of Fairfield will conduct its annual Memorial Service for Elks members and their families this Sunday, December 1st at 2 pm,. This service is to...
Mark Wells Nov 25, 2024

ANXIETY DRUG, CLONAZEPAM RECALL EXPANDED
A commonly prescribed anxiety medication, Clonazepam, is undergoing an expanded recall due to concerns that some cartons may contain the incorrect drug strength, which could pose serious health risks....
Mark Wells Nov 25, 2024

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SENIOR LIFE SOLUTIONS HOSTING ANTIQUE CHRISTMAS ANGEL TREE
The Senior Life Solutions Department is sponsoring an Antique Christmas Angel Tree for older adults throughout the community who are in need or do not have any family nearby. Each ornament on the Anti...
Mark Wells Nov 25, 2024

CITY OF FAIRFIELD /CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHRISTMAS PARADE ENTRY FORMS AVAILABLE
Entry forms for this year's City of Fairfield/Chamber of Commerce Lighted Christmas Parade is now available for pick up at the Chamber of Commerce office located 121 E. Main St. The date of the parade...
Mark Wells Nov 25, 2024

FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH IN ALBION HOSTING FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER
The First Missionary Baptist Church in Albion will be hosting a free thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 28th. Deliveries begin at 10am with pick-up starting at 10:30 am and dine-in is from 11am...
Mark Wells Nov 25, 2024 Homemade Roasted Thanksgiving Day Turkey with all the Sides

ANNUAL PIANO-ORGAN CHRISTMAS CONCERT COMING TO CORNERSTONE CHURCH THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1ST
The annual Piano-Organ Christmas Concert featuring Janie McDowell (piano), Steve Lee (organ) and Mike and Cori Copeland (narrators) will be held at 4pm this Sunday, (December 1st) at the Cornerstone C...
Mark Wells Nov 25, 2024

LOCAL PESTICIDE APPLICATION/OPERATOR TESTING COMING TO THE AREA
If you hold an Illinois license to apply pesticides, now is the time to check your expiration date. The Illinois Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) collaborates with Extension offices...
Mark Wells Nov 25, 2024