Category Archives: Local News
NATIONWIDE RECALL ISSUED FOR GENERIC ADHD MEDICATION AFTER FAILED LAB TESTS
A widely used ADHD medication is being recalled across the United States after failing laboratory tests. The recall involves the generic version of Vyvanse, a stimulant prescribed to improve focus in ...
Nov 18, 2025
FAIRFIELD RETAIL MERCHANTS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE SET FOR NOVEMBER 23RD
The Fairfield/Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will host the Fairfield Retail Merchants Holiday Open House on Sunday, November 23rd, from 12 to 5 p.m. Shoppers are invited to visit local stores, enjoy...
Nov 18, 2025
CITY OF FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES TROPICAL CHRISTMAS PARADE
The City of Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Christmas Parade, scheduled for Saturday, December 6th in downtown Fairfield at 5:00 PM. This year's event promises to bring a un...
Nov 18, 2025
CATCH US IF YOU CAN GINGERBREAD RUN SET FOR DECEMBER 6TH
A festive event to support local students is coming up next month. The "Catch Us If You Can Gingerbread Run" will take place on Saturday, December 6th at Northside Grade School in Fairfield.. The holi...
Nov 18, 2025
WAYNE CITY LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE SET FOR DECEMBER 14TH
Wayne City is preparing for the holiday season with the return of its annual Lighted Christmas Parade, scheduled for Saturday, December 14th, at 5:00 p.m. The festive event, sponsored by Wayne City Ma...
Nov 18, 2025
MEGAN VALENTINE SEEKS CHANGE OF VENUE IN FIRST-DEGREE MURDER CASE
45-year-old Megan Valentine is asking the court to move her trial out of Edwards County. Valentine is charged with first-degree murder in the November 5, 2024, shooting death of her husband, Resident ...
Nov 18, 2025
FAIRFIELD MAN SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS AFTER PROBATION REVOKED
42-year-old Mark Feldman of Fairfield has been sentenced to five years in prison after his probation was revoked on a meth possession conviction in Edwards County. Feldman was originally placed on pro...
Nov 18, 2025
VANDALIA MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER AND ASSAULT IN DEATH OF 14-YEAR-OLD KYLIE TOBERMAN
43-year-old Arnold B. Rivera of Vandalia has been charged in connection with the death of 14-year-old Kylie M. Toberman, according to the Illinois State Police (ISP). Rivera is facing six felony count...
Nov 18, 2025
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL COACH
Frontier Community College is accepting applications for a new Women's Volleyball Coach . Candidates with a bachelor's degree are preferred, along with successful volleyball coaching and/or competitiv...
Nov 18, 2025
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL BOBCATS BASEBALL FIRST PITCH DINNER
Frontier Community College will host its second annual Bobcats Baseball First Pitch Dinner, sponsored by FNB, on Friday, January 23rd at 6 p.m. at the Fairfield First Christian Church. The event celeb...
Nov 18, 2025