Category Archives: Local News
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF ILLINOISANS COULD LOSE SNAP BENEFITS UNDER NEW FEDERAL LAW
Hundreds of thousands of Illinois residents could lose access to federal food assistance following major changes passed in the latest domestic policy plan. President Donald Trump signed the "On...
Jul 10, 2025
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON DR. KORY BLANK DEPARTS FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL FOR POSITION IN MISSOURI
Dr. Kory Blank, an orthopedic surgeon who has served at Fairfield Memorial Hospital since August 2021, has accepted a new position with Hannibal Regional Health System in Hannibal, Missouri. A native ...
Jul 09, 2025
WHITE COUNTIES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE RETURNS OVER $2 MILLION IN CAPITAL CREDITS
Wayne-White Counties Electric Cooperative will return more than $2 million in capital credits to its members this year, with the funds being issued in August. Starting this year, Wayne-White CEO Chris...
Jul 09, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU MEMBERS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE FAIR WRISTBANDS
Members of the Edwards County Farm Bureau can enjoy some of the excitement at the 2025 Edwards County Fair with free wristbands for select grandstand events. From July 21st through July 25th, active F...
Jul 09, 2025
GRAYVILLE POLICE ADDRESS INCIDENT AT CITY POOL, CALL IT A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS
Grayville Police have clarified details surrounding a recent Facebook post about inappropriate behavior at the city pool, stating the situation appears rooted in mental health rather than criminal int...
Jul 09, 2025 Yakobchuk / Depositphotos.com
ILLINOIS EXTENSION AND WAYNE COUNTY 4-H ANNOUNCES 4-H GENERAL PROJECT SHOW RESULTS
Wayne County 4-H hosted the 4-H General Project Show on Wednesday, July 2nd. State Fair delegates and alternates were selected in addition to those awarded champion and reserve champion at the county ...
Jul 09, 2025
IECC AWARDED $361,922 FEDERAL GRANT TO SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) has been awarded a $361,922 federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help improve retention and graduation ...
Jul 09, 2025
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETS, CITY TO GET A NEW LAUNDROMAT
The Fairfield City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting last (Tuesday) night. The meeting began with the approval of minutes from the June 10th meeting and April 8th executive session. The cou...
Jul 09, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY FAIR QUEEN PAGEANT HELD LAST NIGHT, RANCH RODEO TONIGHT
The Wayne County Fair crowned its 2025 Miss Wayne County Fair Queen during a pageant held last night. Kadence Smith is the County Fair Queen and the Junior Miss Wayne County Fair Queen is Nora Oliver....
Jul 09, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD TO MEET THURSDAY WITH FOCUS ON ROAD PROJECTS, ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT, AND PROPERTY SALES
The Wayne County Board will meet Thursday, July 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse. The agenda includes a full slate of reports and action items. Among t...
Jul 09, 2025