Category Archives: Local News
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO OFFER REDUCED RATE LAB TESTING IN JULY
Fairfield Memorial Hospital will offer Reduced Rate Lab Testing from July 13th through July 25th at five convenient locations. Hospital officials say the program provides an affordable opportunity for...
May 04, 2026
PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 2027 FARMLAND ASSESSMENTS IN WAYNE COUNTY
The Farmland Assessment Review Committee will hold a public hearing regarding 2027 farmland assessments in Wayne County. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12th at 3:00 p.m. and will take place...
May 04, 2026
CLAY COUNTY TO HOST 4TH ANNUAL SPRING RESOURCE ROUND-UP AT CHARLEY BROWN PARK THURSDAY
Clay County is inviting all community members to the 4th Annual Spring Resource Round-up, taking place at Charley Brown Park on Thursday, May 7th from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. This year's event, themed "To I...
May 04, 2026
FIFTH ANNUAL FLORA MASONIC LODGE AUCTION SET FOR MAY 30TH TO BENEFIT SHRINERS HOSPITAL
The Flora Masonic Lodge is gearing up for its 5th Annual Auction, scheduled for Saturday, May 30th at 10:00 am. This year's event will take place at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Charley Brown Park a...
May 04, 2026
RELAY FOR LIFE BAKE SALE SET FOR MAY 9TH IN WAYNE CITY
A Relay for Life bake sale is planned for Saturday, May 9th at the Wayne City Community Building. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and will feature a variety of homemade baked goods, includin...
May 04, 2026
NAL TO HOST EMPLOYEE COOKOUT FOR STAFF AND RETIREES
North American Lighting, Inc. (NAL) is inviting current employees and retirees to attend an upcoming employee cookout in Flora. The event is scheduled for June 3rd from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at NAL's faci...
May 04, 2026
INFORMATIONAL MEETING SET AT FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOR SAFE FAMILIES PROGRAM
Fairfield Memorial Hospital is inviting the public to attend an upcoming informational meeting about the Safe Families for Children program, aimed at supporting families in crisis. Safe Families for C...
May 04, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY FFA LIVESTOCK TEAM COMPETES IN SPRING EVENTS
Pictured L to R: Cheyenne Duncan, Conner Perkins, Cody Greathouse, Chloe Iles, Grace McCarty, Hallie Shelton, Bristol Duncan, Josie Shelby, Sydney Williams, Aleah Carlson Members ...
May 04, 2026
OIL AND GAS PRICES SURGE AMID ONGOING IRAN CONFLICT
The posted price for Illinois Basin crude oil climbed to $99.88 per barrel Thursday, a sharp increase from $60.02 per barrel recorded the day after the conflict involving Iran began. Local crude prici...
May 04, 2026
FREE ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING EVENT IN FAIRFIELD ON WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
Wayne County residents will have a great opportunity to safely dispose of old electronics at a Free Electronic Waste Recycling Event on Wednesday, May 6th and Thursday, May 7th from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM...
May 04, 2026