Category Archives: Local News
AMERICAN AIRLINES SELECTED FOR ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE AT VETERANS AIRPORT IN MARION
The U.S. Department of Transportation has chosen American Airlines to provide Essential Air Service at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois in Marion, marking a significant boost for regional ...
May 22, 2026
FNB COMMUNITY BANK TO HOST SHRED DAY IN FAIRFIELD IN JUNE
FNB Community Bank in Fairfield will host a community Shred Day event to help residents safely dispose of sensitive documents and protect against identity theft. The event will be held on Saturday, Ju...
May 21, 2026
NORTH WAYNE BOARD APPROVES CURRICULUM PURCHASE, HIRES ATHLETIC DIRECTORS
The North Wayne Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met Wednesday evening at Cisne Middle School and approved several personnel, curriculum and operational items during its regular m...
May 21, 2026
ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGES PREPARES TRANSFER SUPPORT FOR OAKLAND CITY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AFTER PROGRAM SUSPENSION ANNOUNCEMENT
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is organizing a coordinated student support response following Oakland City University's recent announcement that it will suspend undergraduate operations for the 2...
May 21, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS TO MEET JUNE 2ND
The Wayne County Retired Teachers Association will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, June 2nd at the Geff Ruritan Club building. Lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m., followed by the program a...
May 21, 2026
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE JUNE 17TH
Fairfield Memorial Hospital is encouraging community members to donate blood during an upcoming blood drive scheduled for Wednesday, June 17th. The drive will take place at the hospital's Educational ...
May 21, 2026
IECC ANNOUNCES SUMMER EMT COURSE IN MT. CARMEL
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Business and Industry is offering a summer Emergency Medical Technician course for individuals interested in pursuing a career in emergency medical services. The EM...
May 21, 2026
MARION MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES WILL ROCK FOR FOOD CONCERT FEATURING CHRISTOPHER CROSS
The Marion Ministerial Alliance's annual Will Rock for Food fundraising concert will take place Friday, June 19th at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center, featuring award-winning artist, Christopher C...
May 21, 2026
USDA TO CONDUCT NATIONWIDE JUNE AGRICULTURAL SURVEY TO ASSESS CROP ACREAGE AND STOCKS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will reach out to more than 90,000 producers across the country as part of its annual June agricultural survey. The...
May 21, 2026
IECC BOARD APPROVES GRANTS, PERSONNEL CHANGES, PROGRAM INITIATIVES
The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees met Tuesday evening at Lincoln Trail College and approved several agreements, personnel actions, and program-related initiatives across the di...
May 21, 2026