Category Archives: Local News
CARMI RIFLE CLUB TO HOST NRA WOMEN'S SHOOTING CLINIC ON MAY 2ND
The Carmi Rifle Club will be holding its annual NRA Women's Instructional Shooting Clinic on Saturday, May 2nd offering women an opportunity to learn about firearm safety and shooting in a supportive ...
Apr 13, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY CEO TRADE SHOW SET FOR SATURDAY IN WAYNE CITY
The Wayne County CEO Trade Show will take place on Saturday, April 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Church of the Harvest, located at 110 North Industrial Drive in Wayne City. This annual even...
Apr 13, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY
The Edwards County Republican Party will hold its Republican County Convention on Wednesday, April 15th at 6:30 p.m. The convention will take place at 19 West Main Street in Albion. During the event, ...
Apr 13, 2026
PHI THETA KAPPA BAKE SALE AND RAFFLE COMING TO FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Frontier Community College's Phi Theta Kappa Bake Sale is set for April 15th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bob Boyles Hall. This special event raises funds to support Mike Dinsmore, Lucy Potts, and Matt Kr...
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CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CLINICS TO HOST REDUCED RATE LAB FAIR BEGINNING APRIL 15TH
Clay County Hospital and Medical Clinics will host its popular "Reduced Rate Lab Fair" from April 15th through April 30th. The event invites residents to obtain a lab voucher at any of the hospital's ...
Apr 13, 2026
AUTHORITIES ARREST DAVID P. COMPTON ON PAROLE WARRANT IN FAIRFIELD
Friday morning, a joint law enforcement effort led to the arrest of 50-year-old, David P. Compton at a residence in Fairfield. The Wayne County Sheriff's Department and the Fairfield Police Department...
Apr 11, 2026
Fairfield City Council to Meet For Regular Meeting on April 14th
The Fairfield City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Fairfield City Hall. The meeting will begin with an opening prayer, the Pl...
Apr 11, 2026
FCHS Board to Hold Regular Meeting on April 16th
The Fairfield Community High School (FCHS) Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, April 16th at 6:00 p.m. in the FCHS Study Hall. The agenda includes a roll call, approval of pr...
Apr 11, 2026
Centralia, IL Teen Given Notice To Appear in Court For Alleged Inappropriate Touching
Reports from Marion County say a Centralia, IL 14 year old teenage boy has been given a notice to appear in court on three counts of criminal sexual abuse. The notice comes following an investigation ...
Apr 11, 2026
Irvington, IL Resident Sentenced for Meth Possession
42-year-old Rossanna Florest of Irvington, IL has been sentenced for methampetamine possession. Reports out of Marion County say Flores was sentenced to 14 years in prison for possession of between 15...
Apr 11, 2026