Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION RELEASES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR 2025-2026
The Wayne County Retired Teachers' Association is excited to offer a $500 scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year. This scholarship is aimed at encouraging young individuals in our county who are pu...
May 08, 2025
FAIRFIELD LIONS CLUB STAR STUDENT SELECTED ALONG WITH TEACHERS & EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Star Student Ava Best left to right: Rod Vaughn Lions President and selection committee, Kerri Merritt Educator of the Year, Tammy Austin High Star Teacher, David Savage selection committee cha...
May 07, 2025
TWO GUILTY PLEAS HANDED DOWN IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT TUESDAY
Two individuals entered guilty pleas in Wayne County Circuit Court Tuesday. 40-year-old George W. Rankin IV admitted in court Tuesday to violating a previous probation sentence for Unlawful Possession...
May 07, 2025
HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP SCRAMBLE GOLF OUTING
The Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation announces the 20th Annual Scholarship Scramble Golf Outing, set to take place on Friday, June 6th at the McLeansboro Golf Course. This event is dedicated to r...
May 07, 2025
WOODLAWN, IL WOMAN FACES OVER 100 INHUMANE TREATMENT CHARGES IN KENTUCKY PUPPY MILL CASE
A woman from Woodlawn, Illinois, is facing more than 100 charges after authorities uncovered a puppy mill with over 120 dogs living in extremely poor conditions inside an abandoned veterinary clinic n...
May 07, 2025
WEST SALEM BOARD MEETING RECAP FROM APRIL 28TH
During the April 28th meeting, the West Salem Village Board discussed several important topics and upcoming plans. A representative from the Rural Community Assistance Program will attend the June boa...
May 07, 2025
SENATOR FOWLER SPONSORS LEGISLATION TO COMBAT DEER OVERPOPULATION AND PROTECT FARMLAND
In response to ongoing concerns from farmers across the 59th Senate District about the damaging effects of deer overpopulation, State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) is sponsoring legislation aimed...
May 07, 2025
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & ILLINOIS STATE POLICE URGE PUBLIC TO "START SEEING MOTORCYCLES"
The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and motorcycle safety advocates are reminding all users of the road to "Start Seeing Motorcycles" as part of Motorcycle Safety Awarenes...
May 07, 2025
CONGRESSMAN MIKE BOST VISITS HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT TO DISCUSS RURAL HEALTHCARE
Congressman Mike Bost toured Hamilton Memorial Hospital District on Thursday, April 24th to connect with hospital leadership and the board of directors. Victoria Woodrow, CEO of Hamilton Memori...
May 07, 2025
FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING FRIDAY
The Fairfield Grade School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting Friday. A meeting scheduled to be held last (Tuesday) night was cancelled. The agenda includes an opportunity for cit...
May 07, 2025