Fairfield NewsLocal news for Fairfield, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Earthquake rattles Tri-State- April 18, 2008 "Obviously, it depends on what the soil is where you're at, and what type of building you're in" Wabash Valley Seismic Zone produced quake U.S. Geological Survey LINK: GOOGLE MAP OF EPICENTER An earthquake rattled the Tri-State and much of the Midwest in the early morning hours Friday, causing minor damage ... via Evansville Courier & Presshttp://www.topix.net/city/fairfield-il/2008/04/earthquake-rattles-tri-state?fromrss=1 VA center changing for better- April 13, 2008 "When my buddy dies, get me up. I don't care what time of day it is" When Steve Steiner started his job as a social worker at the Marion Veterans Affairs Medical Center's 60-bed nursing home a year ago, he noticed something that really disturbed him. via Evansville Courier & Presshttp://www.topix.net/city/fairfield-il/2008/04/va-center-changing-for-better?fromrss=1 Precipitation Significant throughout Illinois in March- April 4, 2008 "This forecast indicates that we will have continued flooding problems in southern Illinois and soon planting delays will become a concern" Precipitation Significant throughout Illinois in March Snow in the north and rain in the south While northern Illin ois received more snow in March, southern Illinois received heavy rain that resulted in ... via Illinois Department of Natural Resourceshttp://www.topix.net/city/fairfield-il/2008/04/precipitation-significant-throughout-illino... Driver hurt when train hits truck- April 3, 2008 A Snap-On Tools salesman from Benton, Ill., escaped with only minor injuries Wednesday morning after his delivery truck was hit broadside by a freight train. via Evansville Courier & Presshttp://www.topix.net/city/fairfield-il/2008/04/driver-hurt-when-train-hits-truck?fromrss=1 Arson charges filed in fire at policeman's home- April 2, 2008 A Fairfield, Illinois man's facing charges for setting fire to a police officer's home and a woman's van. via WFIE-TV Evansvillehttp://www.topix.net/city/fairfield-il/2008/04/arson-charges-filed-in-fire-at-policemans-h... |