Category Archives: Local News
FREE SWIM DAY AT FAIRFIELD PUBLIC POOL ON JULY 12TH
Beat the summer heat with a Free Swim Day at the Fairfield Public Swimming Pool in Leo French Park on Saturday, July 12th, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This special event is sponsored by CSI Ins...
Jul 07, 2025
CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL OFFERING FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS THIS SUMMER
Clay County Hospital is once again offering free sports physicals at several of its medical clinics this summer. Physicals will be provided on a first come, first serve basis from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at...
Jul 07, 2025
IDOT URGES CAUTION DURING PEAK ROADSIDE MOWING SEASON WHILE PROMOTING POLLINATOR HABITAT
With peak roadside mowing season in full swing, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is reminding drivers to slow down, use caution, and stay alert when approaching mowing crews and equipm...
Jul 07, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERING REWARD IN MAILBOX FIREWORK INCIDENTS
Wayne County Crimestoppers is asking for the public's help in identifying the individual or individuals responsible for recent acts of vandalism involving fireworks and mailboxes. Over the weekend, th...
Jul 07, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY FAIR CONTINUES TONIGHT WITH MOTOCROSS GRANDSTAND EVENT
Action continues tonight at the Wayne County Fair with a high-energy motocross event scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the grandstand. The event is sponsored by People's National Bank and Lemond's Motorsport...
Jul 07, 2025
CRAFT FAIR RETURNS TO WAYNE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS JULY 11TH & 12TH
The Wayne County Fairgrounds will host a Craft Fair on Friday and Saturday, July 11th & 12th, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. each evening. This two-day event invites the public to browse a wide selection ...
Jul 07, 2025
GRAYVILLE CUSD #1 ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION DATE FOR 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR
Grayville Community Unit School District #1 has announced that registration for the 2025-26 school year will take place on Wednesday, July 16th, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. As part of registra...
Jul 07, 2025
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE HOSTING FREE RECYCLING PROGRAM
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is inviting farmers and agrichemical facilities to participate in a free agrichemical container recycling program aimed at environmental sustainability. S...
Jul 07, 2025
Rivers and Wx Info
A check of area river stages as of this morning shows the Little Wabash River east of Fairfield is at 16.49 feet, below the 17-foot flood stage. At Clay City the stage is 8.53 feet. Flood stage is 18 ...
Jul 05, 2025
Two Sentencings
Two people have been sentenced to prison time this week. Media reports say 54 year old Mt. Vernon, IL resident Tyrone Alexander has been sentenced to 24 years in prison on a felony retail theft charge...
Jul 05, 2025