Category Archives: Local News

CLAY COUNTY TEEN KILLED IN ACCIDENT AT US 50 AND IRONWOOD ROAD
A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of US Highway 50 and Ironwood Road in Clay County claimed the life of a Cisne Middle School student. According to Clay County Coroner Bryce C. Henry, 15-year...
Mark Wells 12h ago

FAIRFIELD LIONS CLUB HOSTS 3RD ANNUAL CAR SHOW ON MAY 16TH
The Fairfield Lions Club is gearing up for its 3rd Annual Car Show, set to take place on May 16th at Leo French Park in Fairfield. Car enthusiasts from across the region are invited to attend the even...
Mark Wells 12h ago

FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST WORKSHOP FOR FORMER CHAMPION LABORATORIES EMPLOYEES
Frontier Community College is offering support to former Champion Laboratories employees with an informational workshop scheduled for Tuesday, March 31st at 9 a.m. The event will take place at the Wor...
Mark Wells 12h ago

WAYNE CITY UNIT #100 ANNOUNCES KINDERGARTEN SCREENING AND REGISTRATION TOMORROW (TUESDAY)
Wayne City Unit #100 will conduct Kindergarten Screening and Registration tomorrow (Tuesday) from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Wayne City Grade School. Parents are asked to call Wayne City Elementary and...
Mark Wells 12h ago

YOUNG LADIES ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR 2026 CISNE REUNION PAGEANT
Young ladies interested in taking part in this year's Cisne Reunion Pageant are invited to attend sign-ups on Wednesday, April 15th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Fire Department in Cisne. The si...
Mark Wells 12h ago

MOTION FOR RELIEF AND PRETRIAL RELEASE DENIED FOR FORMER JAILER DARREN HAYS IN WHITE COUNTY CASE
Arguments were heard Thursday in White County Circuit Court regarding a motion for relief and pretrial release for former White County jailer Darren Hays. The motion, which was originally prese...
Mark Wells 12h ago

FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE HOSTS FAFSA COMPLETION NIGHT TO ASSIST STUDENTS AND PARENTS TUESDAY
Frontier Community College (FCC) is hosting a FAFSA Completion Night Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Learning Commons of Cox Hall. The event aims to help students and parents complete the Fr...
Mark Wells 12h ago

ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO HOST FIRST-EVER DAY OF GIVING TUESDAY
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) will host its inaugural Day of Giving tomorrow (Tuesday), inviting alumni, businesses, and community members to help drive student success across its four ca...
Mark Wells 12h ago

FIRE DESTROYS GARAGE, DAMAGES HOME IN MOUNT VERNON ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON
A Sunday afternoon fire destroyed a garage and caused damage to a home in Mount Vernon. Fire crews were dispatched around 12:15 p.m. to 1500 N. 17th Street, where they found a garage and deck attached...
Mark Wells 13h ago

VOLUNTEER FIREMANS ASSOCIATION OF WEST SALEM TO HOST ANNUAL PORK CHOP SUPPER APRIL 11TH
The Volunteer Fireman's Association of West Salem is inviting the community to its Annual Pork Chop Supper, set for April 11th at the West Salem Fire House. Serving begins at 4:00 p.m., with guests we...
Mark Wells 13h ago