Category Archives: Local News
13TH ANNUAL MT. VERNON FALL FEST RETURNS SEPTEMBER 26TH & 27TH WITH FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
The 13th annual Mt. Vernon Fall Fest is set to take over 9th Street and Jordan Street in downtown Mt. Vernon on Friday, September 26th and Saturday, September 27th. This family-friendly event promises...
Aug 26, 2025
BLUFORD RURITAN CLUB CHICKEN & NOODLE DINNER FUNDRAISER SET FOR SEPTEMBER 20TH
The Bluford Ruritan Club will host a Chicken & Noodle Dinner Fundraiser at the Bluford Ruritan Building, located at 814 6th St., Bluford, IL, on Saturday, September 20th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Mea...
Aug 26, 2025
COMMUNITY EVENT PROMOTES YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN FAIRFIELD
The Ellen Moore Mission is excited to announce the launch of "Embrace Youth," a new community initiative aimed at empowering young people. Starting August 29th, the program will take place every other...
Aug 26, 2025
ANNUAL CHICKEN & NOODLE DINNER SET FOR SEPTEMBER 27TH AT COWLING COMMUNITY CENTER
The Cowling Community Center will host its Annual Chicken & Noodle Dinner on Saturday, September 27th. Serving will begin at 4:00 p.m. and continue while supplies last. The meal, offered by donati...
Aug 26, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ARRESTS WASHINGTON, MISSOURI MAN ON WARRANT
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested a Washington, Missouri man Friday afternoon on a Wayne County warrant. Zachery J. Wheeler, 37, was taken into custody on a Petition for Revocation...
Aug 25, 2025
GRAYVILLE DAYS 2025 EVENT SCHEDULE RELEASED, PACKED WITH FOOD, FUN, AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
The community of Grayville is gearing up for a weekend full of excitement, live music, family fun and food as Grayville Days 2025 takes place from Friday, August 29th through Sunday, August 31st. Fest...
Aug 25, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY ANTIQUE TRACTOR DRIVE RETURNS FOR 17TH YEAR ON LABOR DAY
The 17th Annual Wayne County Antique Tractor Drive is set to roll out on Labor Day, Monday, September 1st, welcoming all tractor enthusiasts. The scenic route will begin and end at Merriam Community C...
Aug 25, 2025
HANNAH HOUSE TO CELEBRATE 20 YEARS DURING FALL FUN FEST
The Hannah House Museum will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a special birthday party during this year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. Niki and Jami Roethe will host the celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p...
Aug 25, 2025
WAYNE CITY BEAN QUEEN DEADLINE APPROACHING
A reminder to participants in the upcoming Wayne City Bean Queen Pageant: all registration forms and sponsor checks are due by the end of the day Wednesday, August 27th. No late entries will be accept...
Aug 25, 2025
FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST TO FEATURE PRINCE & PRINCESS CONTEST SEPTEMBER 18TH
The Fairfield Fall Fun Fest will once again crown a Prince and Princess during its annual contest, sponsored by The Fairfield Banking Company. The event is set for Thursday, September 18th at 5:30 p.m...
Aug 25, 2025