Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE COUNTY 4-H FAIR ANNOUNCES FULL SCHEDULE OF 4-H AND FFA EVENTS, STARTS TOMORROW (SATURDAY)
The Wayne County Fairgrounds will be buzzing with activity as the annual Wayne County Fair returns with a full slate of 4-H and FFA events from Saturday through July 10th Organizers have released a de...
Jun 26, 2026
IECC BUSINESS & INDUSTRY OFFERS DISTRICT-WIDE CPR CLASSES FOR EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC
The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) Business & Industry division is offering District-Wide CPR Classes to equip participants with lifesaving skills and the confidence to respond during ...
Jun 26, 2026
FORMER CENTRALIA CHURCH WORSHIP MINISTER SENTENCED TO 14 YEARS AFTER PROBATION REVOKED
A former Centralia church worship minister has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after violating the terms of his probation on child pornography convictions. 41-year-old Ian Maphet, formerly of Cal...
Jun 26, 2026
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST TO BE HELD IN BLUFORD TOMORROW (SATURDAY)
Residents of Bluford and the surrounding area are invited to attend a Community Breakfast at the Bluford Ruritan Building, located at 814 6th Street, on Saturday. The breakfast will be served from 7:0...
Jun 26, 2026
JOHNSONVILLE RURITAN TO HOST BINGO NIGHT TONIGHT (FRIDAY)
The Johnsonville Community Ruritan will host a Bingo Night tonight (Friday) at the Johnsonville Ruritan Building. Food service will begin at 6 p.m., with bingo games starting at 6:30 p.m. Participants...
Jun 26, 2026
AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION OPENS 2026 COUNTY ACTIVITIES OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAM FOR ENTRIES
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has officially opened the application period for its 2026 County Activities of Excellence (CAE) program, inviting county Farm Bureaus across the country to s...
Jun 26, 2026
PREMIUM GUARD TO REOPEN FORMER CHAMPION LABS PLANT IN ALBION
(Pictured: PGI CEO Anan Bishara) A major boost is coming to Edwards County as Premium Guard Inc. announced plans Wednesday to reopen the former Champion Laboratories facility in Albion, restori...
Jun 25, 2026
FAIRFIELD CITY BAND PERFORMS TONIGHT (THURSDAY) ON THE WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LAWN
The Fairfield City Band's annual Summer Concert Series continues tonight (Thursday) in Fairfield. Concerts are held each Thursday at 7 p.m. on the south side of the Wayne County Courthouse lawn throug...
Jun 25, 2026
MULTIPLE TORNADOES CONFIRMED ACROSS REGION AFTER SUNDAY STORMS
The National Weather Service has confirmed at least six tornadoes in the local area following Sunday's severe weather outbreak, with the strongest rated an EF-3 tornado near Dix in Jefferson County. A...
Jun 25, 2026
WEST SALEM BOARD APPROVES FIRE GRANT, TIF AGREEMENT, ORDINANCE CHANGES
The Village of West Salem Board met Monday night covering a range of community and administrative items. Mayor Jeffrey Bradham reminded residents that the West Salem Freedom Festival is set for this w...
Jun 25, 2026