Category Archives: Local News
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Aug 27, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY RALLIES SUPPORT WITH COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND ELECTION PREPARATIONS AT RECENT MEETING
The Wayne County Democratic Party met on Wednesday, August 20th at the Wayne County Courthouse, focusing on community outreach and preparations for the 2026 election season. During the meeting, member...
Aug 27, 2025
ILLINOIS EXTENSION WELCOMES NEW STAFF TO WABASH COUNTY OFFICE
The University of Illinois Extension serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties has added two new staff members to its Wabash County office in Mt. Carmel. Carrie Tennis has joined...
Aug 27, 2025
GRAYVILLE COUNCIL CLEARS BUSINESS IN 22-MINUTE MEETING
At Monday night's council meeting, commissioners approved the annual street closure for the Grayville Community Arts Association's Boo Bash. The meeting lasted just 22 minutes, with no executive sessi...
Aug 27, 2025