Category Archives: Local News
NORTH WAYNE SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES CONSENT AGENDA, REVIEWS AUDIT, AND PLANS TO HIRE CLASSROOM AIDE
The North Wayne School Board met Wednesday night at Cisne Middle School to discuss a range of district matters. During the meeting, the board approved several items on the consent agenda, including: M...
Oct 17, 2025
NEW HOPE SCHOOL BOARD TO REVIEW FINANCIAL REPORTS AND APPROVE BILLS AT UPCOMING OCTOBER 20 MEETING
The New Hope CCSD #6 School Board is set to hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m. According to the agenda, board members will begin with a call to order and roll call, ...
Oct 17, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE MAILS CERTIFIED LETTERS FOR DELINQUENT TAXES; TAX SALE SET FOR NOVEMBER 12TH
The Edwards County Treasurer/Collector's Office has mailed certified letters to property owners with delinquent taxes. At this time, only cash, money orders, or cashier's checks will be accepted for p...
Oct 17, 2025
DIABETES EXPO 2025 TO OFFER RESOURCES, SCREENINGS, AND SUPPORT FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS COMMUNITY
The Southern Illinois Diabetes Awareness Group announces the Diabetes Expo 2025, an all-inclusive event focused on raising diabetes awareness, sharing vital resources, and promoting healthy living for...
Oct 17, 2025
FALL FOCUS: GARDENING AND GROUNDSKEEPING WORKSHOP SET FOR OCTOBER 18TH
Gardeners and homeowners looking to make the most of fall yardwork can gain expert advice at the upcoming Fall Focus: Gardening and Groundskeeping workshop on Saturday, October 18th from 9 to 10:30 a....
Oct 17, 2025
BOIL ORDER LIFTED FOR ALL CLAY CITY WATER CUSTOMERS
The Village of Clay City has officially lifted the boil water order that was issued as a precautionary measure on Wednesday. The order, which affected all water customers within the village limits, is...
Oct 17, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ARRESTS ENFIELD MAN ON WARRANT FOR DRUG CHARGE
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 26-year-old Isiah Scott Shelton of Enfield on Wednesday afternoon. Shelton was taken into custody on a Wayne County warrant for failure to appear in cour...
Oct 16, 2025
FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL TO CROWN KING AND QUEEN DURING HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES FRIDAY NIGHT
Fairfield Community High School is set to crown its new Homecoming King and Queen during halftime at Friday night's football game against Christopher-Zeigler Royalton. The coronation is a highlight of...
Oct 16, 2025
FAIRFIELD MAIN STREET TRUNK OR TREAT TO BRING HALLOWEEN FUN FOR ALL AGES
The annual Main Street Trunk or Treat event returns to downtown Fairfield on Friday, October 31st offering a festive evening filled with Halloween spirit for families, businesses, and the entire commu...
Oct 16, 2025
FALL CARNIVAL IN WAYNE CITY SET FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26TH WITH COSTUME JUDGING, GAMES, AND TRUNK OR TREAT
The annual Fall Carnival in Wayne City will take place on Sunday, October 26th offering an afternoon of carnival games, costume judging, trunk or treat, and more for families in the community. Festivi...
Oct 16, 2025