Category Archives: Local News

RESURFACING PROJECT TO BEGIN ON US ROUTE 45 BETWEEN ENFIELD AND MILL SHOALS
A major resurfacing project on U.S. Route 45 between Enfield and Mill Shoals is scheduled to begin this week, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. The work will cover Route 45 from ...
Mark Wells Sep 16, 2025

NEW ALBION ARTS COUNCIL INVITES YOUNG ARTISTS TO SHOWCASE WORK AT EDWARDS COUNTY PAINT OUT
The New Albion Arts Council is calling on all young artists to participate in the upcoming Edwards County Paint Out, set for Monday, September 22nd at the Edwards County Fairgrounds Exhibition Buildin...
Mark Wells Sep 16, 2025

ANNUAL JASPER PTO CHILI SUPPER SET FOR TONIGHT
The Jasper PTO will host its Annual Chili Supper tonight (Tuesday, September 16th) from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Jasper Grade School. The event will feature chili, hotdogs, peanut butter sandwiches, and c...
Mark Wells Sep 16, 2025

WAYNE CITY BEAN DAYS LITTLE MISS BEAN QUEEN PAGEANT SET FOR SATURDAY
Wayne City is gearing up for the Little Miss Bean Queen Pageant, part of the annual Wayne City Bean Days celebration, this Saturday, September 20th at the Wayne City School Performance Gym. The evenin...
Mark Wells Sep 16, 2025

FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO BREAK GROUND ON NEW ATHLETIC FACILITY
Frontier Community College is pleased to announce a groundbreaking ceremony for its new athletic facility, scheduled for Tuesday, September 16th at 4:30 p.m. The ceremony will take place betwee...
Mark Wells Sep 15, 2025

FALL FUN FEST BUTTONS NOW ON SALE
Fairfield Fall Fun Fest buttons are now on sale. This year's button honors the 10th anniversary of the Miss Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Pageant. Buttons are $2 each and come with a chance to win cash priz...
Mark Wells Sep 15, 2025

FAIRFIELD LIVE VARIETY SHOW TO BRING NEW ENERGY TO FALL FUN FEST
A longtime Fall Fun Fest tradition is getting a fresh new look this year. What began years ago as the Gong Show, and later became Fairfield's Got Talent, will now debut as the Fairfield Live Variety S...
Mark Wells Sep 15, 2025

ABANDONED HOME SOUTH OF MT. VERNON DESTROYED IN EARLY MORNING FIRE
A fire destroyed an abandoned home south of Mt. Vernon early Saturday morning, though the cause of the blaze remains under investigation. The fire, located on Triton Lane, had already burned through t...
Mark Wells Sep 15, 2025

MT. VERNON MAN AIRLIFTED AFTER TRUCK ROLLOVER
An 18-year-old man from Mt. Vernon had to be extricated from his pickup truck following a rollover crash late Saturday night. The incident occurred at 10:16 p.m. on Dartmouth Road, west of Duncan Road...
Mark Wells Sep 15, 2025

MORE THAN 57,000 FROZEN BURRITO MEALS RECALLED DUE TO UNDECLARED SHELLFISH
A recall has been issued for over 57,000 frozen burrito meals sold at Target due to the potential presence of undeclared shrimp, posing a serious risk for individuals with shellfish allergies. The aff...
Mark Wells Sep 15, 2025