Category Archives: Local News

Area residents are invited to beat the summer heat and celebrate Independence Day with a splash at the Fairfield Public Pool. A free swim event will take place on the Fourth of July from 1 to 5 p.m., ...

The next Fairfield Retail Merchants Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 1st at 8:00 a.m. at the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Office.   Retailers participating in the upcoming July promotion...

Pictured is Tiffanie Hays, FMH June 2025 Employee of the Mont   Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient...

The annual Wayne County 4-H Shows kicked off Saturday with the Horse Show at the Wayne County Saddle Club. Tonight, (Monday) the Cat and Dog Shows get underway at the 4-H building. The General Project...

The second annual No Limits Livestock Show was held at the Edwards County Fairgrounds on June 20th The No Limits Livestock Show is an all-inclusive swine show where 4-H youth exhibitors pair up with i...

Wayne County mobile home owners are reminded that payments for the mobile home taxes are due by tomorrow (Tuesday, July 1st).   Tax payments can be made in person at the Wayne County Treasurer's ...

Edwards County Treasurer, Jennifer Thomason is reminding residents that Edwards County Mobile Home Taxes will be due by July 31st. Starting August 1st, there will be a $25 penalty fee added every thir...

The annual Edwards County 4-H Shows begin tonight (Monday, June 30th), marking the start of a series of events showcasing the hard work, creativity, and dedication of local 4-H members. The season kic...

    Nutrient stewardship field days are making a comeback this summer as County Farm Bureaus across Illinois team up to highlight local conservation efforts and promote sustainable agricultu...

    Illinois drivers will see higher prices at the pump starting Tuesday, July 1st, as the state's annual Motor Fuel Tax increase takes effect, adjusting for inflation.   The gas tax wi...