Category Archives: Local News
THE LESTERS & FRIENDS TO HOST "A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION" IN FAIRFIELD
The Merriam Community Church will present on Wednesday, December 10th, The Lesters & Friends, "A Christmas Celebration." The event is set to begin at 6:00 PM at 846 County Road 2300 E. northeast o...
Dec 08, 2025
​RESIDENTIAL FIRE IN GEFF DAMAGES HOME SATURDAY AFTERNOON
A residential fire in Geff brought multiple agencies to the scene Saturday afternoon at 115 N. Merchant Street. The call came in around 4:11 p.m., reporting smoke coming from the eaves of the home. Re...
Dec 08, 2025
​FAIRFIELD CHRISTMAS PARADE WINNERS ANNOUNCED FROM SATURDAY
Fairfield's annual Christmas Parade was held in downtown Fairfield Saturday evening with the theme "A Tropical Christmas". A panel of judges selected winners in multiple categories. Business, Church, ...
Dec 08, 2025
CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERING REWARD IN FAIRFIELD HOME BURGLARY AND THEFT FROM VEHICLE
Crimestoppers is seeking information in two recent cases. Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the person or persons responsible for breaking into the residence o...
Dec 08, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU WINS TOP COUNTY AWARDS AT IFB ANNUAL MEETING
The Edwards County Farm Bureau was a standout at the 2025 Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) Annual Meeting in Chicago, capturing two of the three top honors awarded in its membership division. Edwards County...
Dec 08, 2025
FAIRFIELD FFA ALUMNI TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETING AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER
The Fairfield FFA Alumni will gather for their annual meeting this Wednesday, December 10th, in the Agriculture Room at Fairfield Community High School (FCHS). The event, which begins in the evening, ...
Dec 08, 2025
SENATOR TERRI BRYANT AND REPRESENTATIVE DAVE SEVERIN ANNOUNCE TRAVELING OFFICE HOURS
Senator Terri Bryant and State Representative Dave Severin will be holding traveling office hours on Wednesday, December 10th, to assist constituents with state-related questions and services. The leg...
Dec 08, 2025
WINTER DONORAMA BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR JANUARY 7TH IN FAIRFIELD
The upcoming Winter Donorama Blood Drive will take place on January 7th, 2026, at the Community of Christ Church on Windsor Lane in Fairfield. Sponsored by VFW Post 4535, the event welcomes all blood ...
Dec 08, 2025
OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE TO HOST RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSIONS
Olney Central College invites prospective students to an information session for those interested in applying for Fall 2026 admission to the Radiography Program. The in-person, one-hour meeting will t...
Dec 08, 2025
Wayne County Crimestoppers
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for the person or persons who stole a Taurus model 85 pistol 38 special with black grips from Roger Hale's truck of Rural Fairfield. Anyone with informa...
Dec 06, 2025