Category Archives: Local News
ENFIELD VILLAGE BOARD MET LAST TUESDAY, POLICE CONTRACT FOR MILL SHOALS APPROVED
The Enfield Village Board met with numerous items on the agenda last Tuesday night, lasting just under two and a half hours. Key decisions and updates included: The board approved a one-time Dispatch ...
Apr 14, 2025
SEVERIN HIGHWAY TRASH BILL RECEIVES HOUSE APPROVAL
A bill sponsored by State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) has gained approval from the House, addressing the ongoing issue of trash accumulating on highway on-ramps and off-ramps. Severi...
Apr 14, 2025
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE URGES TAXPAYERS TO MEET APRIL 15TH FILING DEADLINE
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers that the April 15th deadline for filing 2024 state individual income tax returns is fast approaching. The agency began accepting return...
Apr 14, 2025
ILLINOIS YOUTH TURKEY HUNTERS ACHIEVE NEW HARVEST RECORD
Illinois youth turkey hunters have set a new preliminary harvest record, with a total of 2,091 birds taken during the 2025 youth turkey season. This surpasses the previous record of 2,010 established ...
Apr 14, 2025
TWO FAIRFIELD POLICE OFFICERS WIN THEIR BOXING MATCH AT GUNS & HOSES CHARITY EVENT IN EVANSVILLE SATURDAY NIGHT.
Two members of the Fairfield Police Department win their boxing match during the annual Guns & Hoses Charity Boxing Event held at the Ford Center in downtown Evansville Saturday night. In front of...
Apr 14, 2025
FIVE STUDENTS AWARDED EDWARDS COUNTY YOUNG LEADER SCHOLARSHIPS
The Edwards County Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee is proud to announce the winners of their 2025 scholarships. Congratulations to Cali Bunting, Aly Williams, JW Simms-Reisner, Gabe Wyatt, and Jaro...
Apr 14, 2025
NORTH WAYNE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MOVED TO NEW NIGHT FOR APRIL
The North Wayne CUSD #200 school board meeting for the month of April (2025) will be moved from Wednesday, April 16th to Wednesday, April 23rd, beginning at 6 PM at Cisne Middle School The reas...
Apr 14, 2025
CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL OFFERS DISCOUNTED HEALTH CHECKUPS WITH REDUCED RATE LAB FAIR
Clay County Hospital and Medical Clinics are once again hosting their popular "Reduced Rate Lab Fair" from April 15th through April 30th, providing discounted lab tests to encourage proactive healthca...
Apr 14, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY SET TO MEET WEDNESDAY NIGHT
WAYNE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY SET TO MEET WEDNESDAY NIGHT The Wayne County Democratic Party will meet in the boardroom of the Wayne County Courthouse Wednesday, April 16th @6pm The party will debrief ...
Apr 14, 2025
Rivers Update
Area rivers are expected to crest this weekend, if they haven't already, following last week's heavy rainfall. The Little Wabash River east of Fairfield is at 28.7 feet as of this morning. Flood stage...
Apr 12, 2025