Category Archives: Local News

WAYNE COUNTY CEO TRADE SHOW SET FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH IN WAYNE CITY
The Wayne County CEO Trade Show will take place on Saturday, April 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Church of the Harvest, located at 110 North Industrial Drive in Wayne City. This annual even...
Mark Wells Mar 31, 2026

MT. ERIE RURITAN CLUB TO HOST MONTHLY BREAKFAST APRIL 4TH
The Mt. Erie Ruritan Club will hold its monthly breakfast on Saturday, April 4th from 6 to 9 a.m. at the Ruritan Building. The breakfast menu will include sausage, sausage gravy, biscuits, scrambled e...
Mark Wells Mar 31, 2026

CLAY COUNTY TEEN KILLED IN ACCIDENT AT US 50 AND IRONWOOD ROAD
A two-vehicle accident at the intersection of US Highway 50 and Ironwood Road in Clay County claimed the life of a Cisne Middle School student. According to Clay County Coroner Bryce C. Henry, 15-year...
Mark Wells Mar 30, 2026

FAIRFIELD LIONS CLUB HOSTS 3RD ANNUAL CAR SHOW ON MAY 16TH
The Fairfield Lions Club is gearing up for its 3rd Annual Car Show, set to take place on May 16th at Leo French Park in Fairfield. Car enthusiasts from across the region are invited to attend the even...
Mark Wells Mar 30, 2026

FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST WORKSHOP FOR FORMER CHAMPION LABORATORIES EMPLOYEES
Frontier Community College is offering support to former Champion Laboratories employees with an informational workshop scheduled for Tuesday, March 31st at 9 a.m. The event will take place at the Wor...
Mark Wells Mar 30, 2026

WAYNE CITY UNIT #100 ANNOUNCES KINDERGARTEN SCREENING AND REGISTRATION TOMORROW (TUESDAY)
Wayne City Unit #100 will conduct Kindergarten Screening and Registration tomorrow (Tuesday) from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Wayne City Grade School. Parents are asked to call Wayne City Elementary and...
Mark Wells Mar 30, 2026

YOUNG LADIES ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR 2026 CISNE REUNION PAGEANT
Young ladies interested in taking part in this year's Cisne Reunion Pageant are invited to attend sign-ups on Wednesday, April 15th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Fire Department in Cisne. The si...
Mark Wells Mar 30, 2026

MOTION FOR RELIEF AND PRETRIAL RELEASE DENIED FOR FORMER JAILER DARREN HAYS IN WHITE COUNTY CASE
Arguments were heard Thursday in White County Circuit Court regarding a motion for relief and pretrial release for former White County jailer Darren Hays. The motion, which was originally prese...
Mark Wells Mar 30, 2026

FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE HOSTS FAFSA COMPLETION NIGHT TO ASSIST STUDENTS AND PARENTS TUESDAY
Frontier Community College (FCC) is hosting a FAFSA Completion Night Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Learning Commons of Cox Hall. The event aims to help students and parents complete the Fr...
Mark Wells Mar 30, 2026

ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO HOST FIRST-EVER DAY OF GIVING TUESDAY
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) will host its inaugural Day of Giving tomorrow (Tuesday), inviting alumni, businesses, and community members to help drive student success across its four ca...
Mark Wells Mar 30, 2026