Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE CITY TO HOST COMMUNITY EGG HUNT SATURDAY
Wayne City is set to celebrate spring with a Community Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4th, starting at 10 a.m. at Wayne City Park. The event promises fun for children of all ages, with designated egg hun...
Apr 01, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY 4-H TO HOST TIE DYE FLOWERS WORKSHOP FOR CLOVERBUD YOUTH FRIDAY
Wayne County 4-H, in partnership with the Emerging Leaders Club, is inviting Cloverbud-aged children to a hands-on creative workshop where participants will make their own Tie Dye Flowers. The event i...
Apr 01, 2026
EASTER EGG HUNT IN MT. ERIE SET FOR SATURDAY
Families in the Mt. Erie area are invited to join in the springtime excitement with an Easter egg hunt set for this weekend The Mt. Erie Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday at 2:00 PM on the M...
Apr 01, 2026
HALF POT BINGA EVENT TO SUPPORT GRAYVILLE DAYS SET FOR APRIL 12TH
The public is invited to join in the fun and support Grayville Days 2026 at the upcoming Half Pot Binga event on Sunday, April 12th. The event will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Citizens E...
Apr 01, 2026
GOFUNDME CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED FOR BAILEY FAMILY AFTER TRAGIC ACCIDENT CLAIMS TEEN'S LIFE
A GoFundMe campaign has been established to support Ron Bailey and his family after the heartbreaking loss of his 15-year-old son, Owen, who died in a traffic accident on Sunday evening in Clay County...
Apr 01, 2026
USDA MARCH CROP REPORT SHOWS WARMER WEATHER, SHIFTING PLANTING INTENTIONS FOR 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its March crop report on Tuesday, revealing higher-than-average temperatures and shifting planting trends for the upcoming season. For March, the average te...
Apr 01, 2026
FDA RECALLS VARIOUS PEELED GARLIC PRODUCTS OVER SAFETY CONCERNS
The Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of several peeled garlic products due to improper cooling and storage during transport, posing serious health risks to consumers. On Frid...
Apr 01, 2026
VOTERS NARROW FIELD TO TOP 8 COOLEST PRODUCTS MADE IN ILLINOIS, ELASTIC IN CARMI STILL IN THE RUNNING
The field of contenders for the 2026 title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois has been narrowed further, with voters choosing the Top 8 products to move ahead in the annual "Makers Madness" contest...
Apr 01, 2026
FAIRFIELD TO HOST CITY WIDE YARD SALES ON APRIL 25TH
Bargain hunters and treasure seekers will have plenty to look forward to as Fairfield prepares to host its annual City Wide Yard Sales on Saturday, April 25th. Organized by the Fairfield Chamber of Co...
Apr 01, 2026
FAIRFIELD COACH JUSTIN TOWNSEND INDUCTED INTO IHSFCA HALL OF FAME
Fairfield Community High School Head Football Coach Justin Townsend received one of the highest honors in Illinois high school athletics this past weekend, as he was inducted into the Illinois High Sc...
Apr 01, 2026