Category Archives: Local News
CHASE SHELTON RECOGNIZED AS STATE FFA PROFICIENCY WINNER
Chase Shelton, from Edwards County High School was selected recently as the State FFA Proficiency Winner in Forage Production. Chase Shelton is a member of the Edwards County FFA Chapter of the Illino...
Mar 24, 2026
BLUE POINT CHURCH TO HOST SENIOR GROCERY GIVEAWAY THURSDAY
Blue Point Church, located north and west of Cisne, will hold a Senior Grocery Giveaway this Thursday, March 26th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the church. The event is free for anyone age 60 and ...
Mar 24, 2026
BONE GAP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HOLD ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ FUNDRAISER
The Bone Gap Volunteer Fire Department will have their annual chicken BBQ fundraiser on Saturday, March 28th beginning at 4pm at the Bone Gap Firehouse. The event will feature a menu of 1/2 BBQ chicke...
Mar 24, 2026
YOUTH INVITED TO KITCHEN SKILLATHON COMPETITION IN ALBION
Youth ages 8-18 from Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties are invited to showcase their kitchen know-how at the upcoming Kitchen Skillathon. This fun and educational competition wil...
Mar 24, 2026
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT OCCUPANT RESTRAINT ENFORCEMENT PATROLS IN CLAY AND WAYNE COUNTIES
Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Lieutenant Bruce Waggoner, has announced that ISP will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Clay and Wayne counties during April. The...
Mar 24, 2026
ILLINOIS SPRING TROUT FISHING SEASON TO OPEN APRIL 4 AT 58 LOCATIONS
The 2026 Illinois spring trout fishing season is set to open on Saturday, April 4th, at 58 ponds, lakes, and streams across the state, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)....
Mar 24, 2026
FAIRFIELD TO HOST ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT MARCH 28TH AT LEO FRENCH PARK
The City of Fairfield and the Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt at Leo French Park on Saturday, March 28th. Festivities begin at 11:00 AM and run until 2:30 PM, featuring the ...
Mar 23, 2026
EASTER EGG HUNT SET FOR CISNE PARK ON MARCH 28TH
Families are invited to join in the fun at the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Cisne Park on Saturday, March 28th beginning at 10:00 a.m. Children will have the chance to search for colorful eggs in designa...
Mar 23, 2026
LOCAL EASTER EGG HUNTS PLANNED FOR 2026-PLENTY OF FAMILY FUN AHEAD
Get ready for Easter fun-it's time to stock up on candy and plastic eggs as Easter Sunday, April 5th approaches. Here's a roundup of local Easter egg hunts your family can enjoy this year: Clay City: ...
Mar 23, 2026
FAIRFIELD LION'S CLUB DONATES TO FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
(Pictured L-R: Roderick Vaughan, FCHS Superintendent, Bobby Wells, David Savage) Fairfield Community High School has received a generous donation from the Fairfield Lion's Club. Club members Roderick ...
Mar 23, 2026