Category Archives: Local News
FAIRFIELD MAN ARRESTED BY ILLINOIS STATE POLICE FOR DUI
A Fairfield resident, 31-year-old Jeremey Withrow of Fairfield was arrested Saturday night just shortly after 10 o'clock by the Illinois State Police of a charge of DUI. Withrow was transported and bo...
Aug 26, 2024
GRAYVILLE DAYS SET TO BEGIN TO BEGIN FRIDAY, AUGUST 30TH RUNNING THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST
The 2024 Grayville Days is set to begin Friday and runs through Sunday in downtown Grayville. There will be multiple food vendors offering a wide varietyof food choices, craft vendors along with a dun...
Aug 26, 2024
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL SET TO MEET TUESDAY
The Fairfield City Council is set to meet tomorrow (Tuesday) night at Fairfield City Hall. Items on the agenda will be a public hearing at 5:50 pm to rezone property on Leininger Road. Under Routine B...
Aug 26, 2024
Wayne County Yield Tour Scheduled for Tuesday September 3rd
The Wayne County Corn/Soybean Yield Tour has been set for Tuesday, September 3rd. Gregg Barnard, Corn Grower President notes this will be the 41st year for the tour. It was first held in 1983 to asses...
Aug 26, 2024
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HONORS AUGUST EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Fairfield Memorial Hospital recognizes an outstanding employee each month, chosen by their peers for exceptional patient care and customer service both inside and outside the hospital. For Augu...
Aug 26, 2024
WAYNE CITY FIRE AND EMS, ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RESPOND TO CRASH SATURDAY MORNING
Illinois State Police along with Wayne City Fire and EMS personnel were called to the scene Saturday morning for a two-unit crash on IL Rt. 15 at County Road 1150E between the Boyleston Crossroads and...
Aug 26, 2024
FAIRFIELD'S GOT TALENT CONTEST LOOKING FOR ENTRIES FOR THE FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST
Entries are needed for this year's Fairfield's Got Talent contest during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. The event will be held Saturday, September 21st at 2pm on the Main Stage. To enter, a form can be ...
Aug 26, 2024
FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST PRINCE & PRINCESS CONTEST SEEKING ENTRIES
Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Prince & Princess Contest is looking for entries into this year's contest which will be held on Thursday, September 19th at 5:30pm on the Main Stage. Children must be in th...
Aug 26, 2024
GERALD J MELTON 2ND ANNUAL YOUTH FISHING EVENT SCHEDULED DURING FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST
The 2nd Annual Gerald J Melton Youth Fishing Event is set for Saturday, September 21st starting at 8am at Leo French Park. This is for ages 5 to 16. Please bring your own fishing pole, bait, bucket an...
Aug 26, 2024
Wayne County Historical Society Pumpkin Painting Event Planned For Fairfield Fall Fun Fest
A free pumpkin painting for all ages will take place at the Hanna House Museum on September 21st in conjunction with the Fall Fun Fest. The event runs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and all supplies will be prov...
Aug 26, 2024