Category Archives: Local News
CISNE SQUARE BOO! IN THE PARK SET FOR HALLOWEEN NIGHT
Cisne is getting ready for a festive evening as "Boo! In the Park" returns to the Cisne Square on Halloween night, October 31st. The event will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and features a variety...
Oct 27, 2025
OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE MASSAGE PROGRAM EARNS NATIONAL CERTIFICATION BOARD APPROVAL
Olney Central College (OCC) has been approved as a National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Assigned School. This prestigious designation allows OCC massage therapy...
Oct 27, 2025
RESTORING THE FOUNDATIONS EVENT COMING TO BENTON ILLINOIS
The CEF of Southern Illinois Annual Fundraiser Event will take place on November 1st at the Benton Civic Center 414 W. Hudelson St. in Benton This year's event, titled "Restoring the Foundations," wil...
Oct 27, 2025
STATUE PLANNED TO HONOR LEGENDARY COACH ITCHY JONES AT SIU
Southern Illinois University Saluki Athletics announced Saturday that a life-size bronze statue will soon be constructed at Itchy Jones Stadium to honor Hall of Fame baseball coach Richard "Itchy" Jon...
Oct 27, 2025
EARLY MORNING FIRE PROMPTS EVACUATION AT MOUNT CARMEL HIGH RISE
The Mount Carmel Fire Department (MCFD) responded to a report of a fire at Tower Heights Apartments (also known as the High Rise), located at 330 W. 10th Street in Mount Carmel at approximately 3:50 a...
Oct 27, 2025
CITY OF FAIRFIELD FINAL BULK PICKUP WEDNESDAY BY REPUBLIC SERVICES
The City of Fairfield will have one last bulk pickup this Wednesday by Republic Services Residents are reminded to place their bulk items at the curb before this Wednesday. Ward #4 will have their bul...
Oct 27, 2025
CANDIDATES REMINDED TO FILE PETITIONS WITHIN OFFICIAL FILING PERIOD
Wayne County Clerk, Liz Ann Woodrow is reminding all candidates that all petitions for Democratic and Republican offices in the next election must be filed during the designated filing period from tod...
Oct 27, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY TO HONOR MARY BETH SMITH WITH RETIREMENT RECEPTION ON FRIDAY
The Edwards County community is preparing to honor Mary Beth Smith, longtime County Clerk and Recorder, with a special retirement reception on Friday. The event will take place at the Edwards County C...
Oct 27, 2025
JOHNSONVILLE COMMUNITY RURITAN TO HOST SOUP SUPPER & CHRISTMAS AUCTION
The Johnsonville Community Ruritan Club will host its annual Soup Supper & Christmas Auction on Friday, November 7th at the Johnsonville Ruritan Building. The event begins at 5:00 pm with a soup s...
Oct 27, 2025
CISNE HIGH SCHOOL FFA TO HONOR LOCAL VETERANS WITH VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST
The Cisne High School FFA Officers will host their first annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Monday, November 10th at the Cisne Community Center. The event will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and is d...
Oct 27, 2025