Category Archives: Local News
Marion, IL Tornado Anniversary Remembered Friday
This past Fridday, May 29th marked the 44th anniversary of the tornado that struck the city of Marion, IL. Several family members of those lost in the storm joined community members and city leaders F...
May 30, 2026
Federal Government Temporarily Waives Hours-Of-Service Rules for Fertilizer Deliveries
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the USDA have announced a temporary waiver of hours-of-service rules for fertilizer deliveries, aiming to help farmers receive critical supplies faster...
May 30, 2026
KIDS FISHING TOURNAMENT SET FOR JUNE 20TH AT SAM DALE LAKE
Young anglers are invited to cast their lines at the upcoming Kids Fishing Tournament scheduled for Saturday, June 20, at the Whitetail Shelter at Sam Dale Lake. The event is open to children ages 5 t...
May 29, 2026
SIP & PAINT PARTY COMING TO WELL BAR AND GRILL ON JUNE 20TH
A Sip & Paint Party is set for Saturday, June 20th from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at the Well Bar and Grill west of Fairfield on IL Hwy 15. Hosted by Sarah Marshel, the event offers attendees the opportunit...
May 29, 2026
FAIRFIELD ELKS TO HOST MONTHLY BINGO NIGHT SATURDAY
The Fairfield Elks Lodge will host its monthly bingo night on Saturday. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with games beginning at 7 p.m. Participants will play 10 games, each featuring a $100 prize. The even...
May 29, 2026
FLORA ROTARY CLUB TO HOST FIRST ANNUAL PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
The Flora Rotary Club will host its first annual pickleball tournament June 19th and 20th at the Rotary Pickleball Courts in Flora. Competition will begin Friday, June 19th, with seniors ages 55 and o...
May 29, 2026
FRIENDS OF GRAYVILLE TO HOST HOG ROAST WITH LIVE MUSIC AND MORE JUNE 20TH
The Friends of Grayville invite the area to their annual Hog Roast, set for Saturday, June 20th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Grayville. Pork chops prepared by Wabash Valley, along with a variety ...
May 29, 2026
BLUE POINT FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH TO HOST AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE JUNE 9TH
Blue Point Free Will Baptist Church will be partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Tuesday, June 9th, from noon to 6 p.m. The event will take place at The Link - Gym...
May 29, 2026
ILLINOIS SETS NEW SPRING TURKEY HARVEST RECORD IN 2026
Illinois hunters harvested a preliminary record total of 20,821 wild turkeys during the 2026 spring turkey season, surpassing the previous state record of 18,189 birds set in 2025. Locally, Wayne Coun...
May 29, 2026
XENIA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO HOST 2ND ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL SATURDAY
The Xenia Police Department will host its 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday at the Xenia Community Center. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature a car show, mud bog, food, v...
May 29, 2026