Category Archives: Local News

Illinois is set to receive close to $200 million through the Federal Rural Health Transformation Program, and hospitals along with rural health advocacy groups are assessing how this new funding could...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department handled several incidents this week resulting in arrests and criminal charges. On Monday, deputies received a report of a stolen four-wheeler from a residence in ...

The Wayne County Republican Party has announced plans for its annual Lincoln Day Dinner, scheduled for Thursday, February 26th, at the Willow Creek Venue located on U.S. 45 south of Fairfield. The eve...

The New Hope Grade School Board of Education will convene for a special meeting on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will begin with a call to order and roll call, followed by an oppor...

  Horizon Healthcare is pleased to announce that the Cisne Clinic will reopen and resume full operations on Monday, January 5th. The clinic was temporarily closed to allow for necessary facility ...

Mayor Travis Thompson is highlighting a major funding win for the City of Grayville. The municipality has received notification that its application for a $1 million Community Development Block Grant ...

Students pursuing careers in the healthcare field at Olney Central College (OCC) and Frontier Community College (FCC) have an exciting new opportunity for financial support. The Kenton Peak Scholarshi...

Wabash Valley College will offer a new Gas Utility Construction Bootcamp, a hands-on training program designed to prepare participants for entry-level careers in the natural gas utility and pipeline c...

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has established a national batching deadline of January 15th for the first funding round of several major conservation programs. This new deadlin...

The Edwards County Commissioners will hold their first meeting of the new year on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the Edwards County Courthouse. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner...