Category Archives: Local News
CHILD FIND PRESCHOOL SCREENINGS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 22-23 AT NORTH SIDE SCHOOL
Fairfield Public School District #112, in cooperation with Jasper, New Hope, and Geff School Districts, will conduct Child Find/Preschool Screenings for area children ages 3 to 5. The screenings will ...
Apr 01, 2026
MUSIC TRIVIA NIGHT TO ROCK WAYNE CITY WITH FUN, FOOD, AND PRIZES
Music lovers and trivia enthusiasts are invited to test their knowledge at the highly anticipated Music Trivia Night sponsored by Wayne City Matters and hosted by Tony Waters. The event, covering all ...
Apr 01, 2026
HAMILTON, WAYNE, WHITE COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE TO HONOR CANCER SURVIVORS
Relay For Life of Hamilton/Wayne/White Counties will host a Survivor Brunch honoring cancer survivors on Saturday, April 18th at 10 a.m. at Christian Chapel Church in McLeansboro. The guest speaker wi...
Apr 01, 2026
SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS REGIONAL WOMEN'S CONFERENCE ANNOUNCED FOR APRIL 17TH.
The Southeastern Illinois Area Chambers are proud to announce the 3rd Annual Regional Women's Conference, taking place Friday, April 17th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Brubeck Arts Theater on the Wab...
Apr 01, 2026
TWO SEPARATE CRASHES IN WAYNE COUNTY SEND MULTIPLE INDIVIDUALS TO THE HOSPITAL
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies along with Fairfield Rural Fire Department and Wayne County Ambulance personnel were called to the scene of two separate vehicle crashes over the weekend and into Monda...
Mar 31, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY MAN ARRESTED ON WARRANT FOR METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESSION, VIOLATION OF SENTENCE
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 41-year-old Cody Lee Massie of Geff on Monday evening on a Wayne County warrant for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and Violation of Stayed Sentence. Ma...
Mar 31, 2026
JEFFERSON COUNTY MAN CONVICTED OF MURDER IN WIFE'S DEATH
A Jefferson County man has been found guilty in the death of his wife following a trial that concluded with a swift verdict last Friday. After three hours of deliberation, a jury convicted 52-year-old...
Mar 31, 2026
CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CLINICS TO HOST REDUCED RATE LAB FAIR BEGINNING APRIL 15TH
Clay County Hospital and Medical Clinics will host its popular "Reduced Rate Lab Fair" from April 15th through April 30th. The event invites residents to obtain a lab voucher at any of the hospital's ...
Mar 31, 2026
TOY TRACTOR SHOW COMING TO GEFF, ILLINOIS ON APRIL 4TH
The Geff Ruritan is set to host an exciting Toy Tractor Show on Saturday ,April 4th at the Ruritan Building in Geff. The event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., invites vendors to showcase their ...
Mar 31, 2026
ROCK LEGEND TED NUGENT TO PERFORM IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS THIS SUMMER
Dunbar Music Group has announced that iconic rock guitarist and performer Ted Nugent will take the stage in Southern Illinois this summer. The highly anticipated concert is set for Thursday, July 16th...
Mar 31, 2026