Category Archives: Local News
STOVE FIRE DAMAGES BUILDING AT CIRCLE O CAMPGROUND
Firefighters responded to a structure fire Saturday morning at Circle O Campground, northeast of Fairfield. The Fairfield Rural Fire Department was dispatched just before 8 a.m. to the campground at 2...
Aug 10, 2026
RED CROSS URGES BLOOD DONATIONS AS SUPPLY REACHES EMERGENCY LEVELS
The American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to give blood immediately as the organization faces an emergency blood shortage. According to the Red Cross, blood donations have dropped sharply since...
Aug 10, 2026
SPARKLIGHT BRINGS ULTRA-FAST MULTI-GIG INTERNET TO FAIRFIELD, ALBION , CARMI AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
High-speed internet and mobile service provider Sparklight is bringing enhanced speeds, capacity and reliability to Fairfield, Albion, Carmi, Grayville, McLeansboro, Norris City and Wayne City with th...
Aug 10, 2026
WABASH CHAMBER DAYS SET FOR AUGUST 12TH-15TH IN MOUNT CARMEL
The annual Wabash Chamber Days celebration will return to downtown Mount Carmel from Wednesday, August 12th through Saturday, August 15th featuring carnival rides, live entertainment, pageants, food, ...
Aug 10, 2026
T-MOBILE STORE IN FAIRFIELD TO CLOSE SUNDAY
The T-Mobile retail store in Fairfield will permanently close as the wireless provider continues to reduce its nationwide brick-and-mortar footprint. A company spokesperson said the store, located at ...
Aug 10, 2026
LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC TO FOLLOW FCHS BAND AT UPCOMING FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST
Visitors to the 2026 Fairfield Fall Fun Fest can enjoy an evening of live acoustic music on Saturday, September 19th with a free performance on the festival's Main Stage. The acoustic concert will beg...
Aug 10, 2026
SUMMER SATURDAY EVENT PLANNED AT FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The Fairfield/Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is inviting families to enjoy a day of free fun during its Summer Saturday event on Saturday, August 15th at Frontier Community College. The event will b...
Aug 10, 2026
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION AUGUST 17TH
Frontier Community College will welcome incoming students during its New Student Orientation on Monday, August 17th. The orientation will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Workforce Development Center on the ...
Aug 10, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY HUNTER SAFETY CLASS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER
The Edwards County Farm Bureau and Edwards County Sportsman's Club will offer an Edwards County Hunter Safety Class on Sept ember 18th & 19th at locations in Albion. The course will begin Friday, ...
Aug 10, 2026
FORD TOWN FUN FEST SET FOR SEPTEMBER IN DOWNTOWN FLORA
Flora Tourism and the Clay County Cruisers are inviting the public to downtown Flora for the annual Ford Town Fun Fest on Friday, September 18th and Saturday, September 19th. The two-day event will fe...
Aug 10, 2026