Category Archives: Local News

EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO CONSIDER FY26 BUDGET, PERSONNEL MOVES AT AUGUST 18TH MEETING
The Edwards County Unit School District Board of Education will meet Monday, August 18th 7:00 p.m. in the West Salem Grade School Science Room. The meeting will open with approval of prior meeting min...
Mark Wells Aug 15, 2025

UNION GROVE YOUTH CAMP TO HOST FISH FRY FUNDRAISER TOMORROW (SATURDAY, AUGUST 16TH)
Union Grove Youth Camp is holding a fish fry fundraiser tomorrow (Saturday, August 16th) from 5 to 7 p.m. at the camp, located at 1481 County Highway 12, Johnsonville. The menu will feature a choice o...
Mark Wells Aug 15, 2025

DUQUOIN STATE FAIR ANNOUNCES 2025 GRANDSTAND LINEUP, GRAND MARSHAL NAMED
The DuQuoin State Fair has finalized its lineup for the 2025 Grandstand events. Attendees can look forward to a mix of harness racing, auto events, and performances by popular country and rock artists...
Mark Wells Aug 15, 2025

HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HOST ANNUAL FALL WELLNESS EVENT
Hamilton Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce its annual Fall Wellness Fair, offering low-cost fasting lab draws to the community. This year's event is open to the public with no doctor's orders r...
Mark Wells Aug 15, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF CHRIS OTEY ANNOUNCES BID FOR RE-ELECTION
Wayne County Sheriff Chris Otey announced this morning (Thursday) that he will seek re-election. In his announcement, Otey called serving the community "an incredible honor" and credited his team at t...
Mark Wells Aug 14, 2025

USPS AUDIT FINDS MAJOR MAIL DELAYS AND OPERATIONAL ISSUES AT ST. LOUIS-AREA FACILITIES SERVING SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
A recent audit by the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General has uncovered significant service problems at the St. Louis and Hazelwood, Missouri postal processing and distribution centers, wh...
Mark Wells Aug 14, 2025

CISNE WOMAN INJURED IN HEAD-ON COLLISION ON HIGHWAY 45 IN EFFINGHAM COUNTY
The Effingham County Sheriff's Department responded to a two-vehicle accident late Tuesday morning in Union Township that left both drivers injured. The crash occurred just after 11:30 a.m. on Highway...
Mark Wells Aug 14, 2025

ALBION ARTISAN FESTIVAL SET FOR SEPTEMBER 20TH
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Artisan Festival on Saturday, September 20th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse Square in Albion. This year's festival will feat...
Mark Wells Aug 14, 2025

ALBION ARTS COUNCIL TO HOST INAUGURAL BRICK RUN COLOR EVENT SEPTEMBER 20TH
The Albion Arts Council invites the community to participate in its first annual Albion Artisan Brick Run on Saturday, September 20th, starting at 9:00 a.m. The event will feature both a 5K and 10K co...
Mark Wells Aug 14, 2025

XENIA FIREMEN'S PICNIC SET FOR AUGUST 23RD WITH FULL DAY OF EVENTS
The Xenia Firemen's Picnic will take place on Saturday, August 23rd from 2:00 p.m. to midnight on Front Street by the Fire Department, offering a full day of activities, food, and entertainment...
Mark Wells Aug 14, 2025