Category Archives: Local News
NEW HOPE GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
New Hope General Baptist Church, located at 449 County Road 1800 East in Fairfield, is offering three scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year. The scholarships include two $2,000 awards for stude...
Mar 16, 2026
DRIVER'S EDUCATION FOR TEENS OFFERED AT OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is offering a comprehensive Driver's Education program for teens at Olney Central College this spring. The course will run from tomorrow (Tuesday, March 17th...
Mar 16, 2026
WINTER-LIKE COLD TO START THE WEEK, WARMUP EXPECTED BY THURSDAY
Residents across the region should brace for a sharp return to winter-like conditions at the start of the week, according to the National Weather Service. After some severe weather watches and warning...
Mar 16, 2026
FAIRFIELD PD'S DANE HORTON RETURNS TO THE RING FOR GUNS & HOSES CHARITY BOXING EVENT AT FORD CENTER
Fairfield Police Department's Dane Horton is set to make his return to the ring for the highly anticipated GUNS & HOSES charity boxing event at the Ford Center in Evansville on Saturday, April 11t...
Mar 16, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERS REWARD IN STORAGE SHED THEFT CASE
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the person or persons responsible for a recent theft in Wayne City. Authorities report that a storage shed was entered and se...
Mar 16, 2026
MYLA HEARLE EARNS SECOND PLACE IN REGION 6 SPELLING BEE AT REND LAKE
North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 student Myla Hearle has achieved an impressive accomplishment, earning 2nd place in the Region 6 Spelling Bee held at Rend Lake College Theatre in Ina o...
Mar 16, 2026
CENTER STREET SCHOOL BOARD TO MEET TONIGHT (MONDAY) TO DISCUSS ROOF BIDS, CURRICULUM, AND STAFF MATTERS
The Center Street School Board will hold its regular Board of Education meeting tonight (Monday) at 6pm in the school boardroom. The meeting will cover financial reports, building maintenance, curricu...
Mar 16, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO MEET TONIGHT (MONDAY) TO DISCUSS CURRICULUM, TRIPS, AND FACILITY UPGRADES
The Edwards County Community Unit School District No. 1 Board of Education will hold its regular board meeting tonight (Monday) at 7:00 p.m. in the K-12 Band/Music Room. The meeting, called by Board P...
Mar 16, 2026
FAIRFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #112 ANNOUNCES KINDERGARTEN PRE-REGISTRATION DATES TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
Fairfield Public School District #112 has announced that Kindergarten Pre-Registration will take place at North Side School on Tuesday, March 17th and Wednesday, March 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m....
Mar 16, 2026
FORMER WAYNE COUNTY RESIDENT CONCLUDES WITH PLEA DEAL IN WHITE COUNTY COURT
After nearly a year and four months, the case against former Wayne County resident, 62-year-old David Selph of Crossville reached a conclusion last Wednesday in White County Circuit Court. Selph was f...
Mar 16, 2026