Category Archives: Local News
JOHNSONVILLE RURITAN CLUB TO HOST 2ND ANNUAL ADULT FALL HUNT SATURDAY NIGHT
The Johnsonville Community Ruritan Club will host its 2nd Annual Adult Fall Hunt on Saturday, October 4th. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. The hunt will start at dark. Tickets are $20 per person and ...
Oct 03, 2025
HARRISBURG TO HOST 5TH ANNUAL SHAWNEE SASQUATCH FESTIVAL SATURDAY
Harrisburg will celebrate its 5th annual Shawnee Sasquatch Festival on Saturday, October 4th offering a full day of free family fun. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is free to attend. ...
Oct 03, 2025
FEED MY SHEEP MINISTRY HOSTS PRAISE & WORSHIP SERVICE IN FAIRFIELD TONIGHT
The Feed My Sheep ministry will host a Praise & Worship Service tonight (Friday) at 6:00 PM. The event will take place at 200 W Main St, Fairfield and will feature praise and worship music, follow...
Oct 03, 2025
WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE LAUNCHES GAS UTILITY CONSTRUCTION TRAINING THIS OCTOBER
Wabash Valley College is set to launch a new Gas Utility Construction 4-Week Field Training Program this fall, providing hands-on training for individuals interested in entering the gas utility indust...
Oct 03, 2025
PRITZKER DIRECTS ILLINOIS TO ISSUE STATE VACCINE GUIDELINES AMID FEDERAL UNCERTAINTY
Illinois is joining a growing number of states creating their own vaccine guidelines in response to recent federal changes. Governor JB Pritzker issued an executive order this month instructing the Il...
Oct 03, 2025
FIRST INSTALLMENT ON WAYNE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX BILLS DUE TOMORROW (FRIDAY)
Wayne County Treasurer,Yvette Anderson reminds residents that the first installment on property tax bills is due tomorrow (Friday) followed by the second installment on November 10th. Tax payments can...
Oct 02, 2025
CITY OF ALBION ANNOUNCES FALL CLEAN UP DAY FOR RESIDENTS
The City of Albion and Sunrise Sanitation have announced a Fall City Wide Clean Up event to take place on Thursday, October 9th. This annual service is available exclusively to Albion residents living...
Oct 02, 2025
PRE-TRIAL HEARING SCHEDULED FOR MT. VERNON MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER OF WIFE
A pre-trial hearing is set for next Thursday in Jefferson County Court for 51-year-old John W. Finney of Mt. Vernon, who is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of his wife, 42-year-...
Oct 02, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY 4-H FOUNDATION HOSTS DRIVE-THRU FISH FRY FUNDRAISER
The Wayne County 4-H Foundation is inviting the community to its annual Fish Fry fundraiser, taking place as a convenient drive-thru event at the Wayne County Courthouse on East Main Street. The event...
Oct 02, 2025
CITY OF OLNEY PREPARES FOR 47TH ANNUAL WHITE SQUIRREL COUNT
The City of Olney will host its 47th Annual White Squirrel Count beginning this Saturday and continuing the following two Saturdays. Volunteers are invited to take part in the tradition, helping track...
Oct 02, 2025