Category Archives: Local News

CISNE WOMAN INJURED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION ON HIGHWAY 45 IN EFFINGHAM COUNTY
The Effingham County Sheriff's Department responded to a two-vehicle accident late Tuesday morning in Union Township that left both drivers injured. The crash occurred just after 11:30 a.m. on Highway...
Mark Wells Aug 14, 2025

ALBION ARTISAN FESTIVAL SET FOR SEPTEMBER 20TH
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Artisan Festival on Saturday, September 20th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse Square in Albion. This year's festival will feat...
Mark Wells Aug 14, 2025

ALBION ARTS COUNCIL TO HOST INAUGURAL BRICK RUN COLOR EVENT SEPTEMBER 20TH
The Albion Arts Council invites the community to participate in its first annual Albion Artisan Brick Run on Saturday, September 20th, starting at 9:00 a.m. The event will feature both a 5K and 10K co...
Mark Wells Aug 14, 2025

XENIA FIREMEN'S PICNIC SET FOR AUGUST 23RD WITH FULL DAY OF EVENTS
The Xenia Firemen's Picnic will take place on Saturday, August 23rd from 2:00 p.m. to midnight on Front Street by the Fire Department, offering a full day of activities, food, and entertainment...
Mark Wells Aug 14, 2025

3RD ANNUAL WHITE SQUIRREL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL COMING TO OLNEY SEPTEMBER 6TH
The 3rd Annual White Squirrel Bluegrass Festival is set to bring an afternoon and evening of music, fun, and community spirit to the Olney City Park Band Shell on Saturday, September 6th. A full lineu...
Mark Wells Aug 14, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES OILING AND CHIPPING SCHEDULE
The Wayne County Highway Department will conduct oiling and chipping on multiple county roads over the next several days, beginning today (Thursday, August 14th) and continuing Friday, August 15th, Mo...
Mark Wells Aug 14, 2025

BLESSED BLOOMS TO HOST FRIDAY NIGHT FARMERS MARKET WITH LIVE GOSPEL MUSIC
Blessed Blooms Flower Farm & Market invites the community to its Friday night Farmers Market on August 15th from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Blessed Blooms Pavilion. The evening will feature live gospel mu...
Mark Wells Aug 14, 2025

NORTH WAYNE CUSD 200 HOLDS STAFF MEETING WITH A FORMER ST LOUIS CARDINALS PITCHER AS SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
North Wayne Unit School District 200 kicked off the new school year with its large staff meeting on Tuesday, August 12th hosted at Blue Point Church. District officials expressed gratitude to the chur...
Mark Wells Aug 14, 2025

BOIL ORDER LIFTED FOR PORTION OF NORTH 1ST STREET IN FAIRFIELD
The City of Fairfield has LIFTED the boil order previously issued for the 600 and 700 blocks of North 1st Street. Officials confirmed that water samples from the affected area have passed safety testi...
Mark Wells Aug 14, 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...
Mark Wells Aug 14, 2025