Category Archives: Local News
WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE TO HOST PTA PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSIONS THIS FALL
Wabash Valley College will host two Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program Information Sessions this fall for prospective students and their families. The sessions will be held tomorrow (Tuesday, ...
Oct 20, 2025
HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HOST "THE ABC'S OF MEDICARE" TUESDAY
Hamilton Memorial Hospital District will host a free educational event, "The ABC's of Medicare," tomorrow (Tuesday, October 21st) at 11 a.m. in the HMHD Cafeteria. The program will feature guest speak...
Oct 20, 2025
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES BLAKE FEHRENBACHER, RN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Frontier Community College is now accepting applications for the newly established Blake Fehrenbacher, RN Memorial Scholarship. This $1,000 award honors the memory and legacy of Blake Fehrenbacher by ...
Oct 20, 2025
HOMECOMING QUEEN HISTORY MADE DURING FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES THIS WEEKEND
Fairfield Community High School Homecoming festivities came to an end Saturday with the homecoming dance. The FCHS 60th annual Alumni Banquet was held Saturday night at the Fairfield Elk's Lodge with ...
Oct 20, 2025
INVESTIGATION CONTINUES INTO SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH ON ILLINOIS ROUTE 130
Authorities are continuing their investigation into a single-vehicle crash that occurred late last Monday morning, October 13th along Illinois Route 130 in Richland County. According to officials, 60-...
Oct 20, 2025
ONE KILLED, ONE HURT IN EFFINGHAM COUNTY CRASH
One person is dead and another injured following a head-on collision in Effingham County. Authorities report that the crash occurred Sunday morning on the Dieterich blacktop, just south of Dieterich. ...
Oct 20, 2025
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE LEADS HUMAN TRAFFICKING DEMAND SUPPRESSION OPERATION IN MARION
Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Trafficking Enforcement Group arrested eight individuals during a two-day human trafficking demand suppression operation in the Marion ar...
Oct 20, 2025
DRY, SUNNY START TO WEEK FOLLOWED BY WEEKEND RAIN CHANCES
The National Weather Service in Paducah forecasts a significant shift in the weather pattern for the upcoming week, promising a stretch of pleasant conditions before a change arrives for the weekend. ...
Oct 20, 2025
GRAYVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT TO BEGIN HYDRANT FLUSHING THIS WEEK
The City of Grayville Water Department has announced that hydrant flushing will begin during the week. Crews will start the process in the early morning hours to minimize disruption to residents. Hydr...
Oct 20, 2025
TWO WEST FRANKFORT STUDENTS STRUCK BY VEHICLE WHILE HEADING TO HOMECOMING DANCE
Two West Frankfort Community High School students were struck by a vehicle on Main Street Saturday night while on their way to the Homecoming Dance, according to school officials. Superintendent Matt ...
Oct 20, 2025