Category Archives: Local News

NEW HOPE SCHOOL BOARD TO REVIEW FINANCIAL REPORTS AND APPROVE BILLS AT TONIGHT'S MEETING
The New Hope CCSD #6 School Board is set to hold its regular monthly meeting tonight (Monday) at 7:00 p.m. According to the agenda, board members will begin with a call to order and roll call, followe...
Mark Wells Oct 20, 2025

EDWARDS COUNTY TO HONOR MARY BETH SMITH WITH RETIREMENT RECEPTION ON OCTOBER 31ST
The Edwards County community is preparing to honor Mary Beth Smith, longtime County Clerk and Recorder, with a special retirement reception on Friday, October 31st. The event will take place at the Ed...
Mark Wells Oct 20, 2025

IECC FACULTY ASSOCIATION CLARIFIES MEMORANDA NEGOTIATIONS WITH BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Education Association (IECCEA) is clarifying its position following recent statements by the IECC Board of Trustees regarding two Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) ...
Mark Wells Oct 20, 2025

CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES DRIVE-THRU FLU SHOT CLINICS
The Clay County Health Department has released its fall schedule for drive-thru flu shot clinics, giving residents multiple opportunities to get vaccinated without leaving their vehicles. Drive-Thru C...
Mark Wells Oct 20, 2025

WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE TO HOST PTA PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSIONS THIS FALL
Wabash Valley College will host two Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program Information Sessions this fall for prospective students and their families. The sessions will be held tomorrow (Tuesday, ...
Mark Wells Oct 20, 2025

HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HOST "THE ABC'S OF MEDICARE" TUESDAY
Hamilton Memorial Hospital District will host a free educational event, "The ABC's of Medicare," tomorrow (Tuesday, October 21st) at 11 a.m. in the HMHD Cafeteria. The program will feature guest speak...
Mark Wells Oct 20, 2025

FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES BLAKE FEHRENBACHER, RN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Frontier Community College is now accepting applications for the newly established Blake Fehrenbacher, RN Memorial Scholarship. This $1,000 award honors the memory and legacy of Blake Fehrenbacher by ...
Mark Wells Oct 20, 2025

HOMECOMING QUEEN HISTORY MADE DURING FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES THIS WEEKEND
Fairfield Community High School Homecoming festivities came to an end Saturday with the homecoming dance. The FCHS 60th annual Alumni Banquet was held Saturday night at the Fairfield Elk's Lodge with ...
Mark Wells Oct 20, 2025

INVESTIGATION CONTINUES INTO SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH ON ILLINOIS ROUTE 130
Authorities are continuing their investigation into a single-vehicle crash that occurred late last Monday morning, October 13th along Illinois Route 130 in Richland County. According to officials, 60-...
Mark Wells Oct 20, 2025

ONE KILLED, ONE HURT IN EFFINGHAM COUNTY CRASH
One person is dead and another injured following a head-on collision in Effingham County. Authorities report that the crash occurred Sunday morning on the Dieterich blacktop, just south of Dieterich. ...
Mark Wells Oct 20, 2025