Category Archives: Local News
ALBION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES BANQUET AND AWARD WINNERS
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet and awards ceremony Friday night at the Country Financial Hall on the Edwards County Fairgrounds. Winners in each category were: Best Home B...
Jan 26, 2026
GET-TO-KNOW-YOUR-CANDIDATE EVENT SET JANUARY 31ST IN FAIRFIELD
The public is invited to a "Get to Know Your Candidate" event on Saturday, January 31st, from 10 to 11 a.m. at 5 Brothers Restaurant, located at 110 Market Avenue in Fairfield. Organizers say c...
Jan 26, 2026
COMMUNITY OF CHRIST BLOOD DRIVE ANNOUNCES MILESTONE DONORS AND PRIZE WINNERS
Results are in from the January 7th Community of Christ Blood Drive, sponsored by Wayne County VFW Post 4535. Several donors reached impressive milestones during the event. William Winter donated his ...
Jan 26, 2026
FMH HOSTS BLOOD DRIVE
Feeling lucky? Fairfield Memorial Hospital invites the community to be someone's lucky charm by donating blood at an upcoming blood drive on Monday, March 2, at the Educational Annex Building, located...
Jan 26, 2026
FMH PRESENTS JANUARY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
(Britton Johnson, R.T.(R)(ARRT), FMH's January Employee of the Month.) Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinar...
Jan 26, 2026
HAMILTON MEMORIAL FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2026 CAREERS IN HEALTHCARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Hamilton Memorial Foundation has announced the 2026 Careers in Healthcare Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting local students interested in healthcare education and careers. Scholarships are o...
Jan 26, 2026
UNEMPLOYMENT RATES RISE ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS AS JOB LOSSES OUTPACE GAINS
Unemployment rates for November show mixed results across Southeastern Illinois. According to the latest data, total nonfarm payrolls in the region fell by 375 jobs in November 2025 compared to the pr...
Jan 26, 2026
Winter Storm Info
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for southern Illinois and many surrounding areas through the weekend. In our area the Winter Storm Warning runs through 6 p.m. Sunday. A Cold Weather Advisory is al...
Jan 24, 2026
Unemployment Rates Rise Across Southeastern Illinois As Job Losses Outpace Gains
Unemployment rates for November show mixed results across Southeastern Illinois. According to the latest data, total nonfarm payrolls in the region fell by 375 jobs in November 2025 compared to the pr...
Jan 24, 2026
Certified Livestock Manager Training Workshop Set for Febraury in Effingham
Farm operators and staff looking to strengthen their livestock operations can get certified this February at the Certified Livestock Manager Training, or CLMT, workshop in Effingham. Hosted by ...
Jan 24, 2026