Category Archives: Local News

The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is calling on local businesses and community members to participate in their upcoming "Summer Saturday" events, set to bring fun and excitement to the downtown area. ...

As warmer weather approaches, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued a warning about tick season and Lyme Disease Awareness Month in May. They are urging residents to take precauti...

The Illinois Petroleum Resources Board (IPRB) still has limited spots available for its annual Math and Science Summer Program for teachers, scheduled for June 24-27 in Mt. Vernon. Illinois educators ...

A single-engine aircraft experienced a minor accident at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport late Sunday afternoon around 4:49pm when its nose struck the runway during a landing maneuver. The pilot was uninjur...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that Illinois farmers have reached the halfway point in planting both corn and soybeans as of the week ending May 11th. Farmers had 4.8 days suitable for fie...

Carmi-White County Community Unit School District #5 has announced that classes are cancelled today (Tuesday) following a potential threat reported overnight.   According to Superintendent report...

Wayne County residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted electronic devices at a free Electronic Waste Recycling event on Saturday, May 17th. The event will be held from 8:00 a.m...

Frontier Community College's Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society recently presented a check for $4,800 to Jaimie Ford during their end-of-the-year luncheon held at Jovalou. The funds were raised throu...

Bling Things & More Ltd is inviting the community to celebrate the season at a Spring Festival on Saturday, May 24th. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1411 West Main Stree...

Work continues on the Interstate 64 bridges over the Wabash River near Grayville. The westbound bridge has been closed for several weeks, and crews have already removed the entire bridge deck.   ...