Category Archives: Local News
VENDOR REGISTRATION OPEN FOR WEST SALEM HOMECOMING AND CHOWDER
The West Salem Chowder Committee is now accepting vendor registrations for the upcoming West Salem Homecoming and Chowder, set for Saturday, August 16th. Vendors offering non-food items are inv...
Jul 14, 2025
JASPER GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION DATES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Jasper Grade School District has released important information for families preparing for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. In-person registration will take place on Tuesday, July 15th from 12:00 p...
Jul 14, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY 4-H GENERAL PROJECTS SHOW ANNOUNCES BEST OF SHOW WINNERS AND STATE FAIR DELEGATES
The 4-H General Projects Show was held Saturday, July 12th at the Country Financial Hall Building on the Edwards County Fairgrounds, where 4-H members showcased their hard work and creativity before j...
Jul 14, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY TO MEET JULY 16TH TO PLAN UPCOMING EVENTS
The Wayne County Democratic Party will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, July 16th at 6 PM at the Wayne County Courthouse. Members will be finalizing plans for upcoming booths at local events...
Jul 14, 2025
GRAYVILLE CUSD #1 ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION DATE FOR 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR
Grayville Community Unit School District #1 has announced that registration for the 2025-26 school year will take place on Wednesday, July 16th, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. As part of registra...
Jul 14, 2025
CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL OFFERING FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS THIS SUMMER
Clay County Hospital is once again offering free sports physicals at several of its medical clinics this summer. Physicals will be provided on a first come, first serve basis from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at...
Jul 14, 2025
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE HOSTING FREE RECYCLING PROGRAM
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is inviting farmers and agrichemical facilities to participate in a free agrichemical container recycling program aimed at environmental sustainability. S...
Jul 14, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY FAIR WRAPS UP TONIGHT WITH FULL SLATE OF EVENTS
The Wayne County Fair draws to a close tonight, capping off the week with a day packed full of activities and entertainment for all ages. Today's events include: Antique Truck Show from 9 AM to 2 PM A...
Jul 12, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT NEWS FROM THURSDAY
Four guilty pleas were handed down by Judge, Matt Vaughn in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday. James Heidinger III, 51, of Lexington, Kentucky, pled guilty to Reckless Conduct. He received 24...
Jul 12, 2025
TWO INJURED IN HEAD-ON CRASH EAST OF MT. VERNON
Two people were injured in a head-on collision late Wednesday morning on Illinois Route 15, about a half mile east of North Dartmouth Lane, according to Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Bullard. The cras...
Jul 12, 2025