Category Archives: Local News
Friday Will Be Makeup for Fairfield Fireworks
The City of Fairfield has announced the makeup for the Fireworks that were called off on Saturday due to the weather. Mayor Gary Moore says that the fireworks will take place this upcoming Friday, Jul...
Tony Collins Jul 03, 2023
Will There Be Fireworks in Fairfield?
With the fireworks called off Saturday Afternoon due to potential severe weather, many questions have come in asking about a makeup date for the fireworks. Following a conversation with a city officia...
Tony Collins Jul 03, 2023
Fireworks in Cisne Tonight
If you are looking for Fireworks in Wayne County tonight, Cisne will be the place to go. Fireworks will be viewable from the Cisne High School parking lot with activities starting around 6. Fireworks ...
Tony Collins Jul 03, 2023
Burn Ban Lifted in Hamilton Co.
A Burn Ban that was put in place in Hamilton County last week has been lifted. Officials in Hamilton County lifted the ban on Sunday after a good amount of rain came through the area.
Tony Collins Jul 03, 2023
FMH Announces June Employee of the Month
Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer services within and outside of the Hospital. Leta ...
Tony Collins Jul 03, 2023
Flora City Council Meets Tonight
Flora City Council meets this afternoon at 4:30 at Flora City Hall. Under routine business, Lee Beckman with Milano & Grunloh Engineers, LLC will provide an update on grants. The city will look to app...
Tony Collins Jul 03, 2023
Albion City Council Meets Tonight
The Albion City Council meets this evening at Albion City Hall at 7. The agenda shows Susan Markman as a visitor on business. Under old business, the city will look to annex a property owned by Lane H...
Tony Collins Jul 03, 2023
SNAP Customers Who Lost Food Due To Power Outages Could Get Replacement Benefits
SNAP customers who lost food in the recent storms could get replacement benefits. The Illinois Department of Human Services is allowing for applications for replacement benefits after power outages we...
Tony Collins Jul 03, 2023
Wx Recap
Another complex of severe thunderstorms moved through the southern Illinois region late Saturday afternoon and evening, causing significant power outages and causing quite a bit of storm damage in the...
Tony Collins Jul 02, 2023
River Stages
Recent rainfall has caused some minor jumps in area rivers, however they remain well below flood stage as of this morning. The Little Wabash River east of Fairfield is at 13.12 feet. Flood stage is 17...
Tony Collins Jul 02, 2023