Category Archives: Local News
RELAY FOR LIFE SEASON CLOSES WITH $45,050 RAISED
The 2026 Hamilton/Wayne/White County Relay For Life season officially concluded August 31st with organizers announcing a total of $45,050 raised to support the fight against cancer. Patricia Hodgson w...
Sep 8, 2026
FAIRFIELD LEGION RIDERS TO HOLD FISH FRY SUNDAY
The Fairfield Legion Riders Post 176 will hold a fish fry Sunday at the Anthony Wayne American Legion in Fairfield. The fish fry will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Legion, located at 111 SW Fourth...
Sep 8, 2026
18TH ANNUAL MIDWEST AVIATION EXPO SET FOR SEPTEMBER THURSDAY THRU SATURDAY IN MT. VERNON
Aviation enthusiasts, pilots, prospective aircraft owners and anyone interested in flight are invited to the 18th Annual Midwest Aviation Expo at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport. The three-day event will b...
Sep 8, 2026
DAVID AND ASHLEY ECKSTEIN BRING BOOK TOUR TO MT. VERNON WEDNESDAY
Former St. Louis Cardinal David Eckstein and Star Wars actress Ashley Eckstein will bring their joint book tour to Mt. Vernon to raise money for healthcare services in Southern Illinois. The event wil...
Sep 8, 2026
MERMET SPRINGS GROWS FROM ABANDONED QUARRY INTO PREMIER MIDWEST DIVING DESTINATION
What was once an abandoned rock quarry in rural Massac County has become a nationally known scuba diving destination that attracts hundreds of visitors to Southern Illinois. Mermet Springs near...
Sep 8, 2026
ALBION ARTS COUNCIL TO HOST SECOND ANNUAL ARTISAN BRICK RUN SATURDAY
The Albion Arts Council is inviting runners and walkers of all experience levels to participate in the Second Annual Albion Artisan Brick Run on Saturday in Albion. Participants can choose between a 5...
Sep 7, 2026
ALBION TO HOST ANNUAL ARTISANS FALL FESTIVAL SATURDAY
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce and the Albion Arts Council are inviting the public to the annual Artisans Fall Festival on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Historic Courthouse Square in Albi...
Sep 7, 2026
FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST SET FOR SEPTEMBER 16-19 WITH FCHS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
Fairfield's Annual Fall Fun Fest will return September 16th through September 19th with this year's celebration taking on added significance as Fairfield Community High School marks its 100th a...
Sep 7, 2026
FAMILY ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHT SATURDAY AT FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST
Families and youngsters will have plenty to do during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest on Saturday, September 19th with several activities planned throughout the morning and afternoon. The WA...
Sep 7, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO DISCUSS SOLAR PROJECTS, HIGHWAY BUILDING
The Edwards County Commissioners will meet Tuesday, September 8th at 9 a.m. at the Edwards County Courthouse. Among the items on the agenda are updates and possible action involving solar developments...
Sep 7, 2026