Category Archives: Local News

ALBION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION FOR NATION'S 250TH BIRTHDAY
The Albion Chamber of Commerce has unveiled plans for an Independence Day celebration in honor of the nation's 250th birthday. The event will be held on Friday, July 3rd from 5 to 10 p.m., with an eve...
Mark Wells Jun 05, 2026

CISNE WOMAN ARRESTED ON METHAMPHETAMINE, DRUG CHARGES IN CLAY COUNTY
A Cisne woman was arrested Tuesday evening following a traffic stop conducted by the Clay County Sheriff's Office. At approximately 5 p.m., a Clay County deputy stopped a vehicle in the 200 blo...
Mark Wells Jun 04, 2026

FORMER MT. CARMEL MAN FOUND GUILTY IN CHILD SEX ABUSE CASE
A Wabash County jury has found a former Mt. Carmel man guilty of sexually abusing a child more than two decades ago. After about 90 minutes of deliberation Wednesday evening, jurors convicted 4...
Mark Wells Jun 04, 2026

MAD SCIENCE FIRE AND ICE SHOW TO IGNITE SUMMER READING AT GROFF LIBRARY SET FOR MONDAY
Mad Science of St. Louis prepares to bring its Fire and Ice Show to the Groff Library in Grayville on Monday, June 8th and will be presenting its "Plant the Seed of Science" program for youth a...
Mark Wells Jun 04, 2026

BLUE POINT FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH TO HOST AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE TUESDAY
Blue Point Free Will Baptist Church will be partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m. The event will take place at The Link - Gymnasium, loc...
Mark Wells Jun 04, 2026

FAIRFIELD WRESTLING 2-DAY CAMP TO BE HELD JUNE 25-26, HOSTED BY FAIRFIELD MULES WRESTLING
Young wrestlers from grades K-12 will have the chance to learn from top collegiate athletes at the Fairfield Wrestling 2-Day Camp, scheduled for June 25-26 at Fairfield Community High School. H...
Mark Wells Jun 04, 2026

FRONTIER CC BOBCATS TO HOST PROSPECT CAMP FOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES ON TUESDAY
Frontier Community College Bobcats are inviting high school athletes graduating between 2027 and 2029 to showcase their skills at the upcoming Frontier Community College Prospect Camp. The even...
Mark Wells Jun 04, 2026

HOLINESS RESCUE MISSION CHURCH TO CELEBRATE 84TH ANNIVERSARY
The Holiness Rescue Mission Church, located at 407 West College Street in Fairfield, will celebrate its 84th anniversary with a special service on Sunday, June 7, at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to atten...
Mark Wells Jun 04, 2026

CUMBERLAND CHAPEL CHURCH TO CELEBRATE 140TH ANNIVERSARY SATURDAY
Cumberland Chapel Church will mark its 140th anniversary with a day of music, food, and fellowship on Saturday. The celebration will take place at the church, located at 2096 County Road 1320 N, in Fa...
Mark Wells Jun 04, 2026

SIMS BAPTIST CHURCH TO HOST VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, COMMUNITY SUMMER PARTY NEXT WEEK
Sims Baptist Church is inviting children and teens to participate in a four-day Vacation Bible School event June 11-14 at the church located at 310 S. Bond Street in Sims. The VBS program will be held...
Mark Wells Jun 04, 2026