Category Archives: Local News
CISNE FFA CHAPTER FINISHES 2ND AT THE DISTRICT PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE EVENT
(left to right) Joshua Biggs, Allison Shannon, Ella Krupp, Kadence Hyder, Allie Brach, and Alex Paul Cisne FFA members Joshua Biggs, Allison Shannon, Ella Krupp, Kadence Hyder, Allie Brach, and Alex P...
Mar 28, 2025
RESIDENTS BEING WARNED OF IRS PHONE SCAM
Authorities in downstate regions are again warning residents about a prevalent scam, especially during tax season. Scammers impersonating IRS employees are making fraudulent calls to taxpayers, falsel...
Mar 28, 2025
FLORA ELKS FREE CHILDREN'S ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 7TH
The Flora Elks 1659 and Olney Elks 926 Lodges in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation will sponsor a free children's orthopedic assessment clinic on Wednesday, May 7th. The c...
Mar 28, 2025
WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE TO HOST INFORMATIVE SESSION ON PTA PROGRAM
Wabash Valley College is announcing an upcoming information session dedicated to its renowned Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program. This event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15th from 6 PM to 7...
Mar 28, 2025
FAIRFIELD RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT'S ANNUAL FISH FRY SET FOR TODAY (FRIDAY, MARCH 28TH)
The Fairfield Rural Fire Department's annual fish fry is today (Friday). Lunch will be served from 11am to 1pm and supper from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the fire department. Dine in or carry out available. ...
Mar 28, 2025
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST LINEMAN RODEO ON SATURDAY, APRIL 12TH
The Frontier Community College Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) program will host its annual Lineman Rodeo on Saturday, April 12th at 9am. The event will take place at the utility poles behind Wo...
Mar 28, 2025
SHREK, THE MUSICAL COMING TO FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL THIS WEEKEND
Fairfield Community High School will be presenting the musical, Shrek tonight, tomorrow and Sunday afternoon.( March 28th, 29th and 30th). Show time for tonight and tomorrow will be 7pm and Sunday sho...
Mar 28, 2025
FAIRFIELD CITY WIDE YARD SALES SET FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH
The Fairfield City Wide Yard Sales is set for Saturday, April 26th. Call the Wayne County Chamber Office at 618-842-6116 to get added to the map. Cost is $5.00 for the location and $10.00 for location...
Mar 28, 2025
WAYNE CITY BAPTIST CHURCH TO HOLD PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN SCREENINGS
Pre-K and Kindergarten Screenings will be Thursday, April 24th and Friday, April 25th at the Wayne City Baptist Church. Times will be from 8:30am to 2:30pm. Screenings will be for Early Intervention b...
Mar 28, 2025
NEW HOPE GRADE SCHOOL BOARD ANNOUNCES STAFF DECISIONS FOR UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR
The New Hope Grade School Board met on March 18th and made several decisions regarding staff for the upcoming school year. In a unanimous vote, the board decided to rehire Superintendent Britan...
Mar 28, 2025