Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE-WHITE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE OFFERS TEN $500 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
Wayne-White Electric Cooperative is once again giving high school seniors who live on Wayne-White Electric lines a chance to win a $500 scholarship. The cooperative will award ten $500 scholarships th...
Apr 08, 2026
WAYNE CITY MATTERS TO HOST TEEN NIGHT WITH OVER $2,000 IN PRIZES
High school and college students are invited to take part in an exciting Teen Night hosted by Wayne City Matters on Saturday, May 2nd. The event will include fun, food, and the chance to win a share o...
Apr 08, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU'S "BRING ON THE MEATS" PROMOTION A SUCCESS
Edwards County Farm Bureau reports that the recent "Bring on the Meats" promotion was a success, thanks to strong community support. Local residents contributed by purchasing paper cows and pigs, resu...
Apr 08, 2026
CITY OF GRAYVILLE PROVIDES UPDATE ON WATER TOWER CLEANING
City officials have announced that the crew working to clean the Grayville water tower will need more time than initially planned. The cleaning team will continue working as long as possible today and...
Apr 08, 2026
WADI ANNOUNCES 2026 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS
Wabash Area Development, Inc. (WADI) has announced its 2026 Scholarship Program, offering college and occupational training scholarships to low-income individuals with high academic potential. The sch...
Apr 08, 2026
CLAY COUNTY TO HOST 4TH ANNUAL SPRING RESOURCE ROUND-UP AT CHARLEY BROWN PARK
Clay County is inviting all community members to the 4th Annual Spring Resource Round-up, taking place at Charley Brown Park on Thursday, May 7th from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. This year's event, themed "To I...
Apr 08, 2026
ILLINOIS FARMERS BEGIN PLANTING AS USDA RELEASES FIRST CROP PROGRESS REPORT OF THE SEASON
Planting season is officially underway across parts of Illinois, according to the first weekly crop progress and condition report issued Monday afternoon. The USDA reported that as of April 5th, an es...
Apr 08, 2026
"MAKERS MADNESS" CONTEST ENTERS FINAL ROUND WITH FOUR PRODUCTS VYING FOR "THE COOLEST THING MADE IN ILLINOIS" TITLE, ELASTEC IN CARMI STILL IN THE RUNNING
The 2026 "Makers Madness" contest, hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers' Association and presented by Comcast Business, has entered its final round with only four products remaining in the race to be ...
Apr 08, 2026
5150 BLESSED MANNA HOUSE FOOD PANTRY SERVING FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY
The 5150 Blessed Manna House Food Pantry is now serving the Fairfield community. Located at 107 Southeast 2nd Street, the pantry is open for food pickup every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:...
Apr 08, 2026
CARMI OFFICIALS ADDRESS POSSIBLE THREAT AT CARMI- WHITE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Carmi-White County High School officials are prioritizing safety after graffiti referencing a possible future threat of violence was discovered in a school restroom on Tuesday, April 7th. The incident...
Apr 08, 2026