Category Archives: Local News
SSM HEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL NAMED TOP PERFORMING HOSPITAL FOR HEART ATTACK CARE
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon has been recognized as one of the nation's top-performing hospitals for heart attack treatment. The hospital is one of only 323 facilities nationwide t...
Oct 03, 2025
FALL CARNIVAL IN WAYNE CITY SET FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26TH WITH COSTUME JUDGING, GAMES, AND TRUNK OR TREAT
The annual Fall Carnival in Wayne City will take place on Sunday, October 26th offering an afternoon of carnival games, costume judging, trunk or treat, and more for families in the community. Festivi...
Oct 03, 2025
VACANT MT. VERNON HOME DESTROYED BY FIRE TUESDAY NIGHT
A vacant home at 1103 South 22nd Street was destroyed by fire Tuesday night, according to the Mt. Vernon Fire Department. Firefighters arrived at the scene to find heavy smoke pouring from all sides o...
Oct 03, 2025
2025 CLAY CITY FALL FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Organizers of the 2025 Clay City Fall Festival have released the complete schedule for next weekend's festivities. Friday, October 10th: The festival begins on Friday with the collection of donation c...
Oct 03, 2025
FCHS MUSIC PROGRAM BRINGS "OUTSIDE THE BOX" CONCERT TO LEO FRENCH PARK
The Fairfield Community High School (FCHS) Music Program is set to host an outdoor event, "Outside the Box," at Leo French Park on Sunday, October 5th starting at 3:00 PM. The afternoon promises an ar...
Oct 03, 2025
BOIL WATER ORDER ISSUED FOR WITTER DRIVE AND SE 9TH STREET IN FAIRFIELD
The City of Fairfield Water Department has issued a boil water order for residents on Witter Drive and SE 9th Street. The order was issued as a precautionary measure until water samples can be tested....
Oct 03, 2025
ELDERLY MAN DROWNS AT REND LAKE
An elderly man visiting from out of state has died following a drowning incident Thursday afternoon at Rend Lake. Franklin County Sheriff Kyle Bacon said his office responded to the harbor area off IL...
Oct 03, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO HOLD OCTOBER 6TH MEETING
The Edwards County Board of Commissioners will meet Monday at the Edwards County Courthouse. Agenda items include updates from the sheriff, treasurer, and highway departments, along with a report on t...
Oct 03, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING ON OCTOBER 14TH
Dale Woods, President of the Board of Education for Edwards County Community Unit School District No. 1, has announced a special meeting of the Board of Education to be held on Tuesday, October 14, 20...
Oct 03, 2025
CRAZY BALL FUNDRAISING EVENT SET FOR SUNDAY AT LEO FRENCH PARK
An event called, Crazy Ball is set for Sunday, October 5th at Leo French Park. The day will kick off at 1:00 p.m., featuring grade school teams from New Hope Boys and Jasper Girls & Boys squaring ...
Oct 03, 2025