Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE COUNTY 4-H PARTNERS WITH FCC TO HOST HEALTH FEST
Wayne County 4-H teamed up with Frontier Community College recently to host the inaugural Health Fest for seventh-grade students across Wayne County, focusing on the importance of physical and mental ...
Apr 27, 2026
LOCAL YOUTH RECOGNIZED AT ILLINOIS 4-H AWARDS BANQUET
Illinois 4-H recognized outstanding members during its annual awards banquet held April 10th in Champaign, with two area youth earning top honors. Owen Kocher, a Richland County 4-H member, and Alex P...
Apr 27, 2026
IDOT, POLICE URGE DRIVERS TO STAY ALERT FOR WORK ZONES DURING NATIONAL WORK ZONE AWARENESS WEEK
As spring construction ramps up across Illinois, the Department of Transportation, State Police, Illinois Tollway, and partners are reminding the public that "SAFE ACTIONS SAVE LIVES." The message com...
Apr 25, 2026
FEEDING KIDS OF WAYNE COUNTY: FREE SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM SET TO BEGIN IN MAY
Local organizations are coming together this summer to ensure no child goes hungry with the "Feeding Kids of Wayne County" program. Beginning May 25th and running through August 7th, free sack lunches...
Apr 24, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY ARTS ALLIANCE HOSTS INAUGURAL YOUTH FINE ART COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION
The Wayne County Arts Alliance is shining a spotlight on the creative talents of local youth with its first-ever fine art competition and exhibition for high school and college students. The event wil...
Apr 24, 2026
FREE ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING EVENT IN FAIRFIELD ON MAY 6TH & 7TH
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...
Apr 24, 2026
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE TO BE HELD AT COMMUNITY OF CHRIST IN FAIRFIELD
The American Red Cross is calling on Fairfield residents to help save lives by donating blood at an upcoming community blood drive. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 6th from 11:30 a.m. to 5...
Apr 24, 2026
2026 EDWARDS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL PROM "A NIGHT IN DISGUISE" SET FOR SATURDAY
Edwards County High School's 2026 prom, themed "A Night In Disguise," will take place Saturday. Family and friends are invited to attend the promenade, which will begin at 6 p.m. at the Courthouse Squ...
Apr 24, 2026
41ST MINISTRIES TO HOST PORK BURGER SALE FOR WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY SATURDAY
41st Ministries will be hosting a Pork Burger Sale tomorrow (Saturday) from 10am until sold out in the Save A Lot parking lot to raise funds for the Wayne County School Supply Giveaway. The goal of th...
Apr 24, 2026
COWLING COMMUNITY CENTER TO HOST "BRUPPER" FUNDRAISER TOMORROW (SATURDAY)
The Cowling Community Center invites everyone to enjoy a unique fundraising event, "BRUPPER" (Breakfast Items For Supper), tomorrow (Saturday) starting at 4 p.m. Guests can choose to dine in or carry ...
Apr 24, 2026