Category Archives: Local News
NATIONWIDE DOJ OPERATION RESCUES 115 CHILDREN, CHARGES FIELD IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
A sweeping federal operation aimed at combating child exploitation has led to the rescue of 115 children and the arrests of over 200 suspected offenders across the United States, the Department of Jus...
May 15, 2025
CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL NURSING APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING FALL 2025 APPLICATIONS
Clay County Hospital is now accepting applications for its Fall 2025 Nursing Apprenticeship Program. This marks the third enrollment period since the program's launch. Two nursing students will be sel...
May 15, 2025
ENFIELD SEEKS TO FILL MULTIPLE VILLAGE POSITIONSAS BOARD SWEARS IN NEW MEMBERS
The Village of Enfield is looking to hire for several open positions following a packed two-hour board meeting held Tuesday night, which also included the swearing in of both new and returning officia...
May 15, 2025
FAIRFIELD LIONS CLUB CAR SHOW SET FOR THIS SATURDAY, NUMEROUS ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR THE SILENT AUCTION
The Fairfield Lions Club 2nd Annual Car Show will be held this Saturday, in Leo French Park. Registration is from 8:30am to 12 noon with judging starting at 10am and awards will be presented at 3pm. E...
May 15, 2025
HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO OFFER COMPLIMENTARY SPORTS PHYSICALS FOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES
Hamilton Memorial Hospital is proud to support the health and wellness of local student-athletes by offering free sports physicals for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. These physicals will be provi...
May 15, 2025
FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOST JIGSAW PUZZLE MANIA CONTEST FOR KIDS
The Fairfield Public Library is inviting local children to join in the fun this summer with the Jigsaw Puzzle Mania Contest, where teams of 2 to 4 children will compete to complete jigsaw puzzles in t...
May 14, 2025
RUN FOR THE WALL TO MAKE STOP IN MT. VERNON MAY 20TH
The "Run for the Wall," a nationwide motorcycle ride honoring veterans and raising awareness of POW/MIA service members, will make a stop in Mt. Vernon on Tuesday, May 20th. The event is expected to d...
May 14, 2025
3.3 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE SHAKES AREA NEAR LERNA MONDAY NIGHT
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Lerna late Monday night, briefly shaking the surrounding region. The quake occurred at approximately 11:45 PM and was recorded at a depth of about 9.8 kilometers...
May 14, 2025
WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER SHOOTING VICTIM IN THE FACE IN HARRISBURG
(Photo Credit: Harrisburg PD Facebook page) A Harrisburg woman has been arrested following a violent incident Monday afternoon in which a 25-year-old woman was shot in the face. Accordin...
May 14, 2025
FLORA MASONIC LODGE 4TH ANNUAL AUCTION SET FOR MAY 31ST
The 4th Annual Flora Masonic Lodge Auction is scheduled for Saturday, May 31st beginning at 10:00 AM at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Charley Brown Park. Organizers invite the public to contri...
May 14, 2025