Category Archives: Local News

Wayne County Rib Cook-off is Set for Saturday
A fundraiser aimed at helping feed children in Wayne County is set for Saturday, June 13th in Cisne. The Feeding Kids of Wayne County Rib Cookoff will be hosted at All Star Package, with support from ...
Tony Collins Jun 12, 2026

Hamilton/Wayne/White County Relay for Life is set for Tomorrow
Residents from Hamilton, Wayne and White counties will gather Saturday, June 13th to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer and raise funds to support the fight against the dis...
Tony Collins Jun 12, 2026

GasBuddy Says Prices are Having Minimal Impact on Summer Travel
If you are hitting the road for summer vacation, you are not alone. According to the "2026 Summer Travel Survey" from GasBuddy, American road trip culture is showing resilience even as gas prices surg...
Tony Collins Jun 12, 2026

"Summer Saturday" Pool Party Set for Saturday
The City of Fairfield is inviting the community to kick off the summer with a special "Summer Saturday" Pool Party this Saturday at Leo French Park. The event will feature inflatables from 12:00 p.m. ...
Tony Collins Jun 11, 2026

Wabash County Chamber Hosting "Music at the Park"
The Wabash County Chamber of Commerce continues its popular "Music at the Park." series. The concerts will be held at Merchants Park in Mount Carmel offering an evening of music, food and entertainmen...
Tony Collins Jun 11, 2026

Frontier Community College to Hold "Senior Citizens' Day"
Frontier Community College has announced a "Senior Citizen's Day" event in September. The event on the Frontier campus is designed to provide helpful information, resources, and support for senior cit...
Tony Collins Jun 11, 2026

IDPH Reminds the Public to "Fight the Bite"
(Undated) -- The IDPH is issuing a warning about mosquito and tick-borne illnesses. Illinois Department of Public Health, Director, Dr. Sameer Vohra, says it's important to "Fight the Bite." He says t...
Tony Collins Jun 11, 2026

Summer Brings a "Drawdown" in Blood Donaions
Summer brings a drawdown in blood donations across Illinois for the American Red Cross. According to the organization's Lynn Hruska, this time of year always hurts the Red Cross, with donations down a...
Tony Collins Jun 11, 2026

Wayne-White Electric Cooperative Meeting Set for Friday
The Annual Meeting for members of Wayne-White Electric Cooperative is this Friday, at the Wayne City School. Registration and a pulled pork meal will begin at 5pm, followed by entertainment at 6pm. Th...
Tony Collins Jun 11, 2026

Hebner Pleads Guilty to DUI Charge
Kyle Hebner, 37, of Mill Shoals, appeared before Judge Denton Aud on Tuesday in Wayne County Circuit Court to face a misdemeanor charge of Driving Under the Influence. Hebner entered a guilty plea to ...
Tony Collins Jun 11, 2026