Category Archives: Local News
MT. CARMEL MAN DIES FOLLOWING GRAIN BIN INCIDENT IN WABASH COUNTY
A 21-year-old Mt. Carmel man died Monday after becoming trapped in a grain bin in rural Wabash County. According to the Wabash County Sheriff's Office, Wabash County 911 received a call at appr...
Jun 02, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY 4-H TO HOST PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
Edwards County 4-H is inviting area youth to participate in two upcoming photography workshops designed to help members improve their photography skills and prepare for upcoming competitions. Particip...
Jun 02, 2026
FNB COMMUNITY BANK TO HOST SHRED DAY IN FAIRFIELD ON SATURDAY
FNB Community Bank in Fairfield will host a community Shred Day event to help residents safely dispose of sensitive documents and protect against identity theft. The event will be held on Saturday fro...
Jun 02, 2026
FAIRFIELD FARMERS MARKET KICKS OFF SUMMER VIBES SEASON AT LEO FRENCH PARK THURSDAY
The Fairfield Farmers Market is set to launch its Summer Vibes season at Leo French Park, beginning Thursday. The market will be open every Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. through August at 416 E. Johnson S...
Jun 02, 2026
WABASH GENERAL HOSPITAL CELEBRATES 75 YEARS WITH PATIENT APPRECIATION DAY TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY)
Wabash General Hospital is marking a major milestone and everyone is invited to join the celebration. The hospital will host its 75th Anniversary and Patient Appreciation Day tomorrow (Wednesda...
Jun 02, 2026
NAL TO HOST EMPLOYEE COOKOUT FOR STAFF AND RETIREES TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY)
North American Lighting, Inc. (NAL) is inviting current employees and retirees to attend an upcoming employee cookout in Flora. The event is scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. a...
Jun 02, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY VOLLEYBALL HOSTS PORKCHOP & PORKBURGER FUNDRAISER TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY)
The Edwards County High School Volleyball team will be firing up the grill for a community fundraiser tomorrow (Wednesday). The event, billed as the "Porkchop & Porkburger Fundraiser," will run fr...
Jun 02, 2026
EFFINGHAM OVERPASSES NAMED IN HONOR OF FALLEN MILITARY HEROES
(Pictured, L-R: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christopher Donaldson, Sargent Timothy Sayne) Two Effingham overpasses will now bear the names of local servicemen who gave their lives in service to the...
Jun 02, 2026
EFFINGHAM MAN TO PARTICIPATE IN MLB'S LOU GEHRIG DAY AT WRIGLEY FIELD, GAME IS TONIGHT (TUESDAY)
Today is Lou Gehrig Day across Major League Baseball, and an Effingham man will be among those helping raise awareness of ALS during a special observance at Wrigley Field. Lou Gehrig Day is held annua...
Jun 02, 2026
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS BROTHERS CELEBRATE NATIONAL SUCCESS WITH FEATURE FILM "JUST ONE MORE"
What began as a dream for two brothers from Southern Illinois has blossomed into a nationally released feature film, reaching audiences across the country. Kyler and Kaleb Cook, raised in Eldor...
Jun 02, 2026