Category Archives: Local News

Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias has announced more than $27 million in grants for libraries across the state to support books, technology, literacy programs, facility...

West Salem is set to celebrate freedom in style with an exciting Wiffle Ball Tournament on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. The event will take place at the West Salem Centennial Park. Teams of up to six player...

  The Volunteer Firemen's Association of West Salem, Inc. is excited to announce the annual Car, Truck, & Tractor Show on Sunday in downtown West Salem. The event will showcase the top 50 veh...

Illinois Extension is inviting all Illinois school foodservice staff to attend a free professional development Learning Institute this summer at Lawrenceville High School. The training, scheduled for ...

  A Flood Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service in Paducah for a large portion of southern Illinois, including Edwards, Hamilton, Jefferson, Wabash, Wayne, and White counties, eff...

Several defendants entered guilty pleas recently in Wayne County Circuit Court. 55-year-old Elizabeth Garcia of Brandon, Florida, pleaded guilty to reckless driving. She was placed on 12 months of cou...

Blue Point Church will hold a Senior Grocery Giveaway today (Thursday) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Link's East Entrance. The event is open to residents age 60 and older. Those attending will receiv...

The American Red Cross will host a blood drive on Wednesday, July 8th at the Community of Christ Church, located at 503 Windsor Lane in Fairfield. The blood drive will run from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m....

The Wayne County Health Department is reminding families that back-to-school vaccinations are available now, with walk-ins welcome daily. The health department offers same-day appointments or the opti...

The Groff Memorial Public Library in Grayville will host a special educational presentation titled "Founding Fathers: Myths, Realities, and Legacies" on Saturday at 1 p.m. The program, presented by Hi...