Category Archives: Local News
EDWARDS COUNTY YOUTH SOCCER SIGNUPS SET FOR JULY 25TH
Registration for the Edwards County Fall 2026 Youth Soccer season will be held next Saturday (July 25th) immediately following the Edwards County Fair Parade until noon. The league is open to boys and...
Jul 18, 2026
FREE BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIVEAWAY RETURNS JULY 25TH IN FAIRFIELD
41st Ministries, The Bridge Church, and New Beginnings Church are teaming up to host an even bigger Back-to-School Giveaway next weekend. On Saturday, July 25th from 2 to 5 pm at The Bridge Church on ...
Jul 18, 2026
CARLE RICHLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND SSM HEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL RECOGNIZED BY ICAHN
Carle Richland Memorial Hospital and SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital are two of eight rural hospitals being highlighted by the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network. According to ICAHN, as acce...
Jul 18, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES MAKE TWO ARRESTS
On Wednesday, July 15th, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a residence in Golden Gate on a report of a disturbance. At the scene deputies arrested Thomas L. Hatc...
Jul 17, 2026
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL RECAP FROM TUESDAY
The Fairfield City Council met Tuesday evening in the Council chambers at the Fairfield City Hall. After opening the meeting with an ordinance to approve appropriations, Fairfield Mayor, Gary Moore, i...
Jul 17, 2026
ANNUAL PARKERSBURG SHOWDER SET FOR JULY 25TH
The Annual Parkersburg Chowder is just around the corner. According to organizers, the highlight of the Parkersburg Chowder is the annual parade stepping off at 1:00 p.m. The parade will be led throug...
Jul 17, 2026
EXPLORE THE WAYNE COUNTY POLLINATOR GARDEN AT UPCOMING ILLINOIS EXTENSION PROGRAM
Illinois Extension invites community members to learn how to support native pollinators on August 11th during the "Attracting Native Bees to Your Own Backyard Pollinator Garden." Extension Horticultur...
Jul 17, 2026
GAS PRICES SURGE HEADING INTO THE WEKEEND
The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded continues to inch toward the four-dollar mark once again. According to this morning's numbers from GasBuddy.com, the national average is $3.98 a g...
Jul 17, 2026
OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPOINTMENTS FOR SUMMER CLINICS
Olney Central College's Massage Therapy Program has opened appointments for its Summer clinicals, inviting the public to enjoy professional massage services at affordable rates. The clinics will take ...
Jul 17, 2026
WHIPPOORWILL RODEO TO BRING FULL RODEO ACTION TO EDWARDS COUNTY FAIR ON JULY 27TH
The Whippoorwill Rodeo takes center stage at the Edwards County Fair on Monday, July 27th. Rodeo fans and families alike can look forward to an evening packed with thrilling rodeo events and family-fr...
Jul 17, 2026