On Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 09:09 a.m., local fishermen reported that a body was in the Salem Reservoir. Officers responded and located the deceased, a white male approximately 20-30 years in age. With the assistance of the Salem Fire Protection District, a recovery operation was completed. At this time, there is no evidence of foul play but the case is still being investigated. Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded $870,800 in FY22 Live and Learn Construction Grants to 18 public libraries to help pay for essential capital improvements. Whites says that he's pleased to award these grants to help maintain our public libraries so that they remain open and the best information resource available to residents. He continues by stating many public libraries simply do not have sufficient funds to pay for these structural improvements on their own and he's proud to provide this necessary support. In central and southern Illinois, the Flora Public L
Canoes and kayaks are welcome at the lake which is restricted to electric motors only for boats. Families can enjoy fishing, boating, a picnic area and there s even a playground
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The Wayne County Retired Teachers' Association will award a $500 scholarship for the 2021-2022 school year to a Wayne County high school graduate that has declared a major in education and accumulated at least 80 semester hours towards that degree at an accredited college or university. Applicants must also have at least a 2.8 college GPA on a 4.0 scale and have full intentions to teach upon graduation. Applications are due June 15th and can be sent to Michael Simpson at 304 Whiteside Lane in Fairfield or emailed at mandmsimp46@gmail.com The Fairfield Police Department is investigating a vehicle theft which occurred Wednesday afternoon. According to a Facebook post, James Meritt's 2000 Dodge Truck was taken from the Conoco Gas Station at 308 West Delaware between 3:30 and 4 p.m. Police reported the vehicle missing as of Friday, and anyone with information should contact the police department or Wayne County Crimestoppers. A car that apparently sunk in the Salem Reservoir earl