Category Archives: Local News
TWO MEN ENTER GUILTY PLEAS IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT TUESDAY
On Tuesday, in Wayne Circuit Court, two men pled guilty to several charges. Dustin N. Robson, 39, of Fairfield, pled guilty to a Class A Misdemeanor charge of Driving While License Suspended and was s...
Jul 30, 2026
LOCAL VOLUNTEERS TO BE HONORED IN ILLINOIS 4-H HALL OF FAME
Illinois Extension serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties has announced the 2026 inductees into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame, recognizing volunteers who have made lasting con...
Jul 30, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU TO HOST FIELD DAY AUGUST 20TH
The Wayne County Farm Bureau will host a field day on August 20th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Nutrient Loss Inhibitor Demonstration Plot. This year's research trials will focus on nitrogen stabilizers, mi...
Jul 30, 2026
FARM BUREAU SEEKS ENTRIES FOR 2026 COUNTY ACTIVITIES OF EXCELLENCE
The American Farm Bureau Federation is accepting applications for its 2026 County Activities of Excellence (CAE) program, which recognizes outstanding programs and projects conducted by county Farm Bu...
Jul 30, 2026
WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE TO OFFER GAS UTILITY CONSTRUCTION BOOTCAMP
Wabash Valley College will host a new Gas Utility Construction Bootcamp designed to prepare students for entry-level careers in the natural gas utility and pipeline construction industry. The two-week...
Jul 30, 2026
FREE CHILDREN'S ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC SCHEDULED IN FLORA
The Flora Elks Lodge 1659 and Olney Elks Lodge 926, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation, will sponsor a free children's orthopedic assessment clinic on Wednesday, August ...
Jul 30, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY 4-H ANNOUNCES SWINE, GOAT SHOW CHAMPIONS
Illinois Extension and Edwards County 4-H have announced the results of the annual Edwards County 4-H Swine and Goat Shows held Tuesday, July 28. Extension officials thanked the judges, volunteers, sp...
Jul 29, 2026
GRAYVILLE COUNCIL APPROVES NEW BENCHES, TABLES, TREE SALE
The Grayville City Council approved the purchase of new park benches, tabled action on the sale of 14 trees, and received updates on several city projects during its 22-minute meeting Monday evening. ...
Jul 29, 2026
GROFF MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOST 'SLIME, SCALE & SLITHER' PROGRAM
Groff Memorial Public Library in Grayville will welcome wildlife enthusiast Jeremy Schumacher for a special educational program, "Slime, Scale & Slither," on Thursday, July 30th at 2pm. Schumacher...
Jul 29, 2026
HOLY CROSS PARISH PICNIC SET FOR AUGUST 2ND IN WENDELIN
Holy Cross Catholic Parish will host its annual parish picnic on Sunday, August 2nd, featuring a full day of food, entertainment, and family activities. The event will begin at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross C...
Jul 29, 2026