Category Archives: Local News

HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO OFFER COMPLIMENTARY SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES
Hamilton Memorial Hospital is proud to support the health and wellness of local student-athletes by offering free sports physicals for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. These physicals will be provi...
Mark Wells May 15, 2025

FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOST JIGSAW PUZZLE MANIA CONTEST FOR KIDS
The Fairfield Public Library is inviting local children to join in the fun this summer with the Jigsaw Puzzle Mania Contest, where teams of 2 to 4 children will compete to complete jigsaw puzzles in t...
Mark Wells May 14, 2025

RUN FOR THE WALL TO MAKE STOP IN MT. VERNON MAY 20TH
The "Run for the Wall," a nationwide motorcycle ride honoring veterans and raising awareness of POW/MIA service members, will make a stop in Mt. Vernon on Tuesday, May 20th. The event is expected to d...
Mark Wells May 14, 2025

3.3 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE SHAKES AREA NEAR LERNA MONDAY NIGHT
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Lerna late Monday night, briefly shaking the surrounding region. The quake occurred at approximately 11:45 PM and was recorded at a depth of about 9.8 kilometers...
Mark Wells May 14, 2025

WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER SHOOTING VICTIM IN THE FACE IN HARRISBURG
(Photo Credit: Harrisburg PD Facebook page) A Harrisburg woman has been arrested following a violent incident Monday afternoon in which a 25-year-old woman was shot in the face. Accordin...
Mark Wells May 14, 2025

FLORA MASONIC LODGE 4TH ANNUAL AUCTION SET FOR MAY 31ST
The 4th Annual Flora Masonic Lodge Auction is scheduled for Saturday, May 31st beginning at 10:00 AM at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Charley Brown Park. Organizers invite the public to contri...
Mark Wells May 14, 2025

USDA ANNOUNCES CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM ENROLLMENT THROUGH JUNE 6TH
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened enrollment opportunities for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), inviting agricultural producers and landowners to submit offers now through Ju...
Mark Wells May 14, 2025

GRAYVILLE COUNCIL REVIEWS BANK ISSUES, POLICE UPDATES, AND WATER PROJECT AT MONDAY'S MEETING
City officials in Grayville worked through a light agenda during Monday night's council meeting, addressing financial concerns, police department updates, and ongoing infrastructure issues. Tre...
Mark Wells May 14, 2025

$400 MILLION IN LOCAL TRANSPORTATION GRANTS AVAILABLE THROUGH IDOT
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) have announced that $400 million in state funding is now available for local transportation projects aimed at enhancing mobility a...
Mark Wells May 14, 2025

FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL MET LAST NIGHT, NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS SWORN INTO OFFICE
The Fairfield City Council met in regular session last (Tuesday) night for their monthly meeting. The swearing in of newly elected officials was the first item of business. City Attorney...
Mark Wells May 14, 2025