Category Archives: Local News
SUMMER HEAT HOLDS ON IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS, COOLER WEATHER AND RAIN ON THE WAY
Summer isn't ready to let go just yet across Southern Illinois, with temperatures expected to stay well above average through the end of the week. Highs are forecast to reach the low to mid-90s, runni...
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FAIRFIELD FALL FEST BEGINS WEDNESDAY NIGHT WITH FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The Fairfield Fall Fest kicks off tomorrow evening in downtown Fairfield, beginning with Church Night on the main stage at 6:30 p.m. Festivities continue Thursday with the FNB 5K run, with registratio...
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FNB FALL FUN FEST 5K SET FOR SEPTEMBER 18TH
Runners, walkers, and families with strollers are invited to take part in the annual FNB Fall Fun Fest Run/Walk Fairfield 5K, set for Thursday, Sept. 18th The race will start at 6 p.m. at the corner o...
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GERALD J. MELTON MEMORIAL FISHING EVENT SET FOR FALL FUN FEST
The third annual Gerald J. Melton Memorial Fishing Event will be held Saturday, September 20th, at the lake in Leo French Park during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., wit...
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CHUCK A DUCK FOR A BUCK FUNDRAISER TAKES AIM ON SATURDAY
Volunteers For A Progressive Fairfield (VPF) will bring back the ever-popular "Chuck A Duck for a Buck" fundraiser during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest on Saturday, September 20th at 6 p.m. For j...
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PICKLEBALL EVENT TO BE HELD SATURDAY DURING FALL FUN FEST
The Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Mixed Team Pickleball Event is this Saturday, September 20th, starting at 8 a.m. at Lakeside Courts. This exciting tournament will wrap up before noon and features a unique...
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WAYNE COUNTY ARTS ALLIANCE PRESENTS "ART AFTER DARK" AT RJ ON MAIN
The newly formed Wayne County Arts Alliance will debut its vision at its premier event, Art After Dark, on Thursday, September 20th from 6 to 9 p.m. at RJ on Main. Admission is free. Part of the Fall ...
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RAILROAD CROSSING ON SOUTH 1ST ST TO CLOSE FOR REPAIRS
The Southern Railroad crossing on South 1st St. will be closed from September 29th through October 3rd for repair work. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes, as detours will be in place durin...
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FORD TOWN FUN FEST RETURNS THIS WEEKEND IN FLORA
The annual Ford Town Fun Fest is set for this Friday and Saturday in downtown Flora, with activities taking place in front of the Flora Public Library. Food trucks will be set up along East 2nd Street...
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SBDC AND CHAMBER OFFER FINAL COFFEE TALK FINANCE SESSIONS IN FAIRFIELD
The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, in partnership with the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, will host the final two sessions in its Coffee T...
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