Category Archives: Local News

The Fairfield City Council met for their first June meeting with appointments highlighting a short session. Council members unanimously approved an ordinance that changes the terms of appointees, such...

Council members heard a presentation by Police Chief Colclasure regarding 3 Dangerous Buildings that had been identified. 407 NW 5th St.- this is a fire damaged home. The property owner will have 90 d...

The City of Fairfield during their council meeting on Tuesday approved position appointments. Kayla Warren was approved as City Treasurer. DiElle Rogers was approved as City Collector. Keith Colclasur...

The City of Fairfield for the first month of the new budget is in the black. For the month of May, the city brought in $1,486,866 and spent $1,407,491, leaving the city in the black by $115,379. For M...

Earlier this week at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Brian Green was sworn in as a new Deputy for the Sheriff's Office by County Clerk Joseph Davis. Brian's wife, Heather, was present and held the Bi...

If your daily community uses Illinois 130 heading into Olney, you will need to make alternative plans. The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that starting today, Illinois Route 130 w...

An FBI investigation is underway in Paris, Illinois. The agency yesterday raided the home of Jeremy Larson, who is the Superintendent of the Paris School District. No further details have been release...

The Fairfield City Council is set this evening at 6 at Fairfield City Hall. On the agenda, the city will take up an ordinance, amending the terms of appointments. The board will also make appointments...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Area Health Education Center has recently announced the recipients of scholarships. On Monday, officials announced that Mary Koontz of Fairfield Community High School and...

Officials with Hamilton County lifted their burn ban during the day on Monday. The order was put in place last week due to the dry conditions. Prior to Sunday's rain, it had been nearly 3 weeks since ...