Category Archives: Local News

FBI SPRINGFIELD ADVISES CAUTION IN ONLINE RELATIONSHIPS
As Valentine's Day approaches, FBI Springfield takes the opportunity to remind the public that online relationships are not always as they appear. While many people find authentic rewarding relationsh...
Mark Wells Feb 04, 2025

MCLEANSBORO MEN PARDONED AFTER CAPITOL BREACH CHARGES
Two men from McLeansboro, 36-year-old Theodore Middendorf and 37-year-old Justin LaGesse, have been pardoned after being accused of participating in the Capitol breach last year. Middendorf had pled g...
Mark Wells Feb 04, 2025

FDA ISSUES NATIONWIDE RECALL FOR LA FIESTA BREADCRUMBS
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of La Fiesta brand unseasoned and seasoned breadcrumbs due to a potential allergy issue. The recall was issued this weekend after company ...
Mark Wells Feb 04, 2025

REND LAKE COLLEGE HOSTING OPEN HOUSE FEBRUARY 18TH
Rend Lake College has announced its upcoming Open House on Tuesday, February 18th, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the RLC Event Center. This event presents a wonderful opportunity for prospective students, f...
Mark Wells Feb 04, 2025

NATIONWIDE DOG FOOD RECALL DUE TO SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION
A nationwide recall has been issued for certain dog foods sold along the east coast. This weekend, Blue Ridge Beef announced the recall of over 5,000 pounds of their Natural Mix food due to potential ...
Mark Wells Feb 04, 2025

FREE CHILDREN'S ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC SCHEDULED IN MT. VERNON
The Mount Vernon Elks 819, along with Fairfield Elks 1631, Centralia Elks 493, , Salem Elks 1678, and McLeansboro Elks 1882 Lodges, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation, w...
Mark Wells Feb 04, 2025

TWO WAYNE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS NOMINATED FOR MILITARY ACADEMIES
Two Wayne County students, Miller Simpson and Kenna Anselment, have been nominated for U.S. military service academies. Miller, the son of Cam and Melissa Miller Simpson from Fairfield has rece...
Mark Wells Feb 04, 2025

NEW HOPE CHURCH OFFERING THREE SCHOLARSHIPS
The New Hope General Baptist Church located at 449 County Road 1800 East, Fairfield, IL is offering three scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year. Two $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to ...
Mark Wells Feb 04, 2025

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANNOUNCES 2024-2025 DEER SEASON HARVEST TOTALS
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has reported that hunters harvested a preliminary total of 170,758 deer during the 2024-2025 deer seasons, which is an increase from the 160,313 deer harve...
Mark Wells Feb 04, 2025

LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BUSY WITH ARRESTS OVER THE WEEKEND
Fairfield Police and Wayne County Sheriff's Department were busy over the weekend with the arrest of four area individuals. Saturday afternoon at approximately 4:30, The Wayne County Sheriff's Office ...
Mark Wells Feb 03, 2025