Category Archives: Local News
FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD REVIEWS BUDGET, TRANSPORTATION REPAIRS, AND STAFF CHANGES AT RECENT MEETING
The Fairfield Grade School District Board of Education met recently to discuss a range of financial, operational, and personnel matters. The Revenue and Expense Report indicated that the district has ...
Sep 23, 2025
NORTH WAYNE SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES BUDGET, POLICY UPDATES, AND NEW HIRES AT MONDAY MEETING
The North Wayne School Board of Education met Monday night, beginning with a budget hearing to adopt the 2025-26 fiscal year budget before proceeding to their regular meeting. During the regular sessi...
Sep 23, 2025
SENATOR TERRI BRYANT AND REPRESENTATIVE DAVE SEVERIN ANNOUNCE TRAVELING OFFICE HOURS
Senator Terri Bryant and Representative Dave Severin will be holding traveling office hours on tomorrow (Wednesday, September 24th) to serve constituents in Southern Illinois. The lawmakers' staff wil...
Sep 23, 2025
TWO AREA MAYORS ELECTED TO ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Two Southern Illinois mayors have been elected to leadership roles with the Illinois Municipal League (IML). The elections took place September 20 during the IML's 112th Annual Conference at the Hyatt...
Sep 23, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING FOR DISCIPLINE HEARING
The Edwards County Community Unit School District No. 1 Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting to address a student discipline issue, according to a notice released by Board President Dale...
Sep 23, 2025
​MCLEANSBORO ANNOUNCES DATES FOR CITYWIDE CLEAN-UP IN OCTOBER
The City of McLeansboro is preparing for its annual Citywide Clean-up, offering residents an opportunity to dispose of unwanted items next month. Residents may bring their items to the light plant at ...
Sep 23, 2025
VILLAGE OF GEFF ANNOUNCES TOWN WIDE RUMMAGE SALE FOR OCTOBER 10TH &11TH
The Village of Geff is inviting residents and visitors to take part in a town wide rummage sale scheduled for the weekend of October 10th and 11th. Those wishing to have their address included on the ...
Sep 23, 2025
FAIRFIELD WOMAN SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR PROBATION VIOLATION
38-year-old Shania J. Buchanan of Fairfield was sentenced last Thursday in Wayne County Court to one year in the Illinois Department of Corrections after admitting to violating the terms of her two-ye...
Sep 23, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU HOSTS FREE ICE CREAM DAY AT SWEETIES
Members of the Wayne County Farm Bureau are invited to enjoy a free ice cream treat at Sweeties in Wayne City today (Tuesday, September 23rd). The giveaway is part of a special "thank you" from the Fa...
Sep 23, 2025
WAYNE CITY BEAN DAYS TRACTOR SHOW SET FOR SEPTEMBER 27TH
The Wayne City Bean Days Tractor Show will roll into town on Saturday giving tractor enthusiasts and community members a chance to enjoy a morning filled with tradition and local pride. The show will ...
Sep 23, 2025