Category Archives: Local News
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & ILLINOIS STATE POLICE URGE PUBLIC TO "START SEEING MOTORCYCLES"
The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and motorcycle safety advocates are reminding all users of the road to "Start Seeing Motorcycles" as part of Motorcycle Safety Awarenes...
May 07, 2025
CONGRESSMAN MIKE BOST VISITS HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT TO DISCUSS RURAL HEALTHCARE
Congressman Mike Bost toured Hamilton Memorial Hospital District on Thursday, April 24th to connect with hospital leadership and the board of directors. Victoria Woodrow, CEO of Hamilton Memori...
May 07, 2025
FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING FRIDAY
The Fairfield Grade School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting Friday. A meeting scheduled to be held last (Tuesday) night was cancelled. The agenda includes an opportunity for cit...
May 07, 2025
FMH DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING DIRECTOR, MENDIE JOHNSON COMPLETES PRESTIGIOUS ICAHN RURAL HEALTH FELLOWSHIP
Fairfield Memorial Hospital proudly celebrates Mendie Johnson, MBA, BS, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RT (R), Director of Diagnostic Imaging Services, on her successful completion of the ICAHN Rural Health ...
May 07, 2025
MCLEANSBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS TO FILL SWIMMING POOLS
Following numerous requests from residents, the McLeansboro Fire Department is now offering to fill swimming pools, utilizing volunteer help from its members. Officials emphasize that this serv...
May 07, 2025
MCLEANSBORO CITY HALL MOVING TO NEW LOCATION FRIDAY
McLeansboro City Hall will be closed this Friday to facilitate the move to its new facility at 603 East Market Street. While the hours and phone number will stay the same, the city's new mailin...
May 07, 2025
FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING TONIGHT (TUESDAY) HAS BEEN CANCELLED
The Board of Education for the Fairfield Grade School District is cancelling tonight's Special Board meeting as there is no longer a need for the Board to hold the meeting. The Board will meet for a S...
May 06, 2025
RURAL FAIRFIELD WOMAN ARRESTED ON OUTSTANDING MISSOURI WARRANTS
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 51-year-old Nicola Laura Mulzer of Fairfield Monday night on outstanding warrants from St. Francois County Missouri. The warrants are for Unlawful Possession o...
May 06, 2025
VALENTINE CASE MOVES FORWARD WITH NO TRIAL DATE SET
Megan Valentine made an in-person appearance Friday in Edwards County Circuit Court as legal proceedings continue in the case involving the death of her husband, Judge Michael J. Valentine. A trial da...
May 06, 2025
FEEDING KIDS OF WAYNE COUNTY CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL WEEKEND DURING SECOND ANNUAL RIB COOK-OFF
Feeding Kids of Wayne County celebrated the success of the second annual Rib Cook-Off held this past Saturday on the parking lot of All Star Package in Cisne which raised nearly $3,000 in donations. D...
May 06, 2025