Category Archives: Local News
CLOTHESLINE AND MIDWEST FOOD BANK TEAM UP FOR CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKET GIVEAWAY
The Clothesline in Fairfield is once again partnering with the Midwest Food Bank to help local families in need this holiday season. The annual Christmas Food Basket Giveaway will take place on Saturd...
Nov 28, 2025
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES UPCOMING NURSING INFORMATION SESSIONS
Frontier Community College (FCC) will host upcoming Nursing Information Sessions, offered both in-person and virtually, for students applying to the 2025 and 2026 nursing programs. Attendance at one o...
Nov 28, 2025
FREE CHILDREN'S ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC TO BE HELD DECEMBER 4TH IN MOUNT VERNON
The Mount Vernon Elks 819, Centralia Elks 493, Fairfield Elks 1631, Salem Elks 1678, and McLeansboro Elks 1882 Lodges, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation, will sponsor a...
Nov 28, 2025
SAFETY CONCERNS FOR LIBRARY STAFF DOMINATE GRAYVILLE COUNCIL MEETING
Safety concerns for staff at the Grayville Groff Memorial Library took center stage during last Monday night's city council meeting, with the topic occupying nearly half of the last monthly session fo...
Nov 28, 2025
BRIGHTEN THE NIGHT FOR HOMETOWN HEROES LAUNCHES IN GRAYVILLE
Grayville's annual "Brighten the Night for Hometown Heroes" event is underway, giving families, businesses, and organizations a chance to support local children while spreading holiday cheer. For a $5...
Nov 28, 2025
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE LAUNCHES OPERATION SANTA PROGRAM
The U.S. Postal Service has launched its annual Operation Santa campaign, connecting children and families in need with people willing to help fulfill their holiday wishes. Letters to Santa can be mai...
Nov 28, 2025
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT NIGHTTIME ENFORCEMENT PATROLS IN EFFINGHAM AND WAYNE COUNTIES THIS DECEMBER
Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander Brian Wilson has announced that ISP will conduct enhanced Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols in Effingham and Wayne counties during December. The NITE p...
Nov 28, 2025
OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE MASSAGE PROGRAM EARNS NATIONAL CERTIFICATION BOARD APPROVAL
Olney Central College (OCC) has been approved as a National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Assigned School. This prestigious designation allows OCC massage therapy...
Nov 28, 2025
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR ILLINOIS PESTICIDE LICENSE TESTING SESSIONS
Registration is now open for in-person pesticide license testing sessions offered through the Illinois Department of Agriculture in partnership with Illinois Extension. The sessions are for individual...
Nov 28, 2025
IECC BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY PROGRAM OFFERS OSHA TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN NOBLE
The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) Business and Industry program is offering a variety of OSHA training sessions at the Terry L. Bruce West Richland Center in Noble. With experienced instr...
Nov 28, 2025