Category Archives: Local News
AREA RIVER STAGES ACCORDING TO THE U.S.GEOLOGICAL SURVEY AS OF MONDAY, MARCH 17TH
Here's the current river stages according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Little Wabash east of Fairfield stands at 11.41 feet (flood stage is at 17 ft.). The Skillet Fork at Wayne City has a reading o...
Mar 17, 2025
WITH THE ANTICIPATED DATE OF OPENING IN MARCH, NOW BARBWIRE GRILL WILL NOT OPEN AS PLANNED
Sometime this month, Barbwire Grill was scheduled to reopen in a new location, the former Flat Iron Grill in Westport Plaza west of Fairfield. It was June 16, 2024 when fire destroyed Barbwire Grill o...
Mar 17, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU AWARDS PROJECT GRANTS TO 15 4-H MEMBERS
The Wayne County Farm Bureau is pleased to award 15 Wayne County 4-H members with a 2025 4-H Project Grant, for a total grant amount of $1,620.42. 4-Hers receiving a 2025 Project Grant are... Aubrynn ...
Mar 17, 2025
FRIENDS OF THE FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK AND BAKE SALE DATE SET
Friends of the Fairfield Public Library spring book and bake sale will be held Saturday, March 22nd at 10am. Bake items can be dropped off on Friday, March 21st, from 10 am to 2pm or on Saturday befor...
Mar 17, 2025
COMPASSION PREGNANCY CENTER FUND-RAISING BANQUET SET FOR MARCH 28TH
The Compassion Pregnancy Center in Fairfield has set their annual fund-raising banquet for Friday, March 28th at the First Christian Church in Fairfield. Individuals who wish to attend the banquet can...
Mar 17, 2025
NEW YOUTH MINISTRY COMING TO GEFF
Faith Fusion, a new youth ministry is coming to the Legacy of Hope Church, across from the Geff Grade School starting this Thursday, March 20th. The ministry will meet each Thursday afternoon from 4pm...
Mar 17, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING SET FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19TH
The Wayne County Democratic Party will meet in the conference room of the Wayne County Courthouse on Wednesday at 6pm. The party be discussing the April 1st Consolidated Election, Wayne County Politic...
Mar 17, 2025
Weather Wrap
Severe weather moved through the southern Illinois region late Friday night and early this morning, bringing heavy rain, lightning and wind, along with a few reports of tornadoes. The southern Illinoi...
Mar 15, 2025
FCHS Board Meeting Preview
The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education is set to meet in regular session this Thursday night at 6 in the FCHS Study Hall. Items on the agenda include approval of the Open and Closed Se...
Mar 15, 2025
Upcoming School Board Meetings
Several school board meetings are set for this coming week, including the Center Street Grade School board, Edwards County Community Unit School District #1, New Hope Grade School Board, and the North...
Mar 15, 2025