Category Archives: Local News

Blue Point Church to Host Benefit for Joseph and Katie Matthews
Blue Point Church will host a benefit dinner and silent auction tomorrow from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., in support of Joseph and Katie Matthews. Joseph was recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and i...
Tony Collins Jul 25, 2025

Blessed Blooms Flower Farm & Market to Host Turner Family Fundraiser
On Saturday, July 26th, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Blessed Blooms Flower Farm & Market, located at 1618 W Main St in Fairfield will host the Turner Benefit Market: Honoring the Foundation, Growing t...
Tony Collins Jul 25, 2025

Parkersburg Community Chowder Set for Saturday
The annual Parkersburg Community Chowder is just around the corner, scheduled for Saturday, July 26th at the Community Building and Park in Parkersburg. This long-standing community tradition kicks of...
Tony Collins Jul 25, 2025

Merriam Community Church will host its annual Vacation Bible School
Merriam Community Church will host its annual Vacation Bible School from July 27th through July 30th, welcoming children from Pre-K through 5th grade for evenings of faith and fun. This year's theme i...
Tony Collins Jul 25, 2025

Crimstoppers Asking for Your Help
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual or individuals responsible for the theft of a handgun and cash from a vehicle belonging to ...
Tony Collins Jul 24, 2025

Veterans Resource Fair Set for Friday
A Veteran Resource Fair will be held this Friday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the 2nd Heat Annex at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. The event is sponsored by the Marion VA and VA St. Louis Health Care ...
Tony Collins Jul 24, 2025

Wayne County Families Can Get School Supplies
Wayne County families in need of school supplies for their children can get help through the annual Pack 4 Success School Supply Program. Registration began yesterday and will continue through next Th...
Tony Collins Jul 24, 2025

Leo French Park Free Swim Days
The Fairfield Swimming Pool at Leo French Park is inviting the community to cool off and have fun with a series of free swim days this weekend. All free swim sessions will take place from 1 PM to 5 PM...
Tony Collins Jul 24, 2025

Edwards County 4H Shows Continue
Edwards Country 4-H Shows continue during the upcoming Edwards County Fair with a full schedule of livestock and animal shows, highlighting months of care and training by local youth. Events will be h...
Tony Collins Jul 24, 2025
The Grayville Bands Announce their 2025 Summer Band Camp
The Grayville Bands are excited to announce their 2025 Summer Band Camp, happening from July 28th to August 1st, from 8 am to 12 pm daily. The camp will take place in the Junior High/High School Band ...
Tony Collins Jul 24, 2025