Category Archives: Local News

STATE OF ILLINOIS NEWS FOR THURSDAY
The 2025 Du Quoin State Fair is continuing with only a few more days & nights remaining. With hours each day from 8:00 to midnight & free admission for all ages, there is a fee to park. Today ...
Mark Wells Aug 28, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT NEWS
In recent cases in Wayne County Circuit Court: John W. Cone Jr., 44, of Fairfield, pled guilty to Battery. He was sentenced to 18 months of probation, ordered to pay court costs, and must have no cont...
Mark Wells Aug 27, 2025

CLAY CITY BANKING COMPANY WARNS CUSTOMERS OF TEXT SCAM
Clay City Banking Company is warning customers about a scam text message that falsely appears to be from the bank. The bank says it has been made aware of messages circulating that sometimes contain a...
Mark Wells Aug 27, 2025

CEDARHURST ANNOUNCES FINAL ART AND CRAFT FAIR IN MT. VERNON FOR 2025
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts is inviting the Southern Illinois community to be part of the Grand Finale of the Cedarhurst Art and Craft Fair. Museum staff announced that 2025 will mark the final yea...
Mark Wells Aug 27, 2025

HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD DISCUSSES MEAL PROGRAMS, FINANCES, AND UPCOMING PROJECTS
The Hamilton County Board covered a wide range of topics at its latest meeting, with school meal funding and senior meal programs drawing the most discussion. Although not on the agenda, Board Chair K...
Mark Wells Aug 27, 2025

AMEREN ILLINOIS ANNOUNCES NEW ENERGY BILL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Ameren Illinois customers who have fallen behind on their energy bills may now qualify for an additional $150 in payment assistance through their local LIHEAP agency. The new program, announced earlie...
Mark Wells Aug 27, 2025

SMUCKER RECALLS HOSTESS DING DONGS; SEPARATE 7UP RECALL ISSUED
The J.M. Smucker Company is recalling Hostess Chocolate Ding Dongs due to possible mold contamination. The recall affects two-count, ten-count, and 16-count packages with "best by" dates between Augus...
Mark Wells Aug 27, 2025

WAYNE CITY ANNOUNCES FALL TOWN-WIDE RUMMAGE SALES
The Village of Wayne City has scheduled its Fall Town-Wide Rummage Sales for Friday and Saturday, October 3rd and 4th. Residents wishing to be included on the official sales list should call the Villa...
Mark Wells Aug 27, 2025

WAYNE CITY TRASH PICKUP DELAYED ONE DAY FOR LABOR DAY WEEK
Republic Trash Service has announced there will be a one-day delay in pickup for the Village of Wayne City during Labor Day week, September 1st through September 5th. Residents should have their carts...
Mark Wells Aug 27, 2025

LADY MULES KICKOFF CLASSIC VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT SET FOR SATURDAY
The Fairfield Lady Mules will host the annual Kickoff Classic Volleyball Tournament on Saturday at Fairfield Community High School and the Center Street gyms. Eight teams are entered in the event, div...
Mark Wells Aug 27, 2025