Category Archives: Local News
FALL CRAFT FAIR TO BE HELD SATURDAY AT WAYNE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
A fall craft fair will take place on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wayne County Fairgrounds Floral Hall in Fairfield. The event will feature a wide variety of handmade goods from local vendors...
Nov 3, 2025
Freeze Watch, Wx. etc..
The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky has issued a Freeze Watch for Wayne and surrounding counties for early Sunday morning. Forecasters say temperatures could fall to near 30 late tonight...
Nov 1, 2025
SNAP Benefits Update
Illinois Governor J.B. Prizker has signed an executive order allocating $20 million to state food banks and food pantries in preparation for a pause in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SN...
Nov 1, 2025
Two FDA Recalls
Reports say the Food and Drug Administration has issued two recalls in the past several days. Cholesterol medication is being recalled over "failed dissolution specifications". The FDA says Ascend Lab...
Nov 1, 2025
FAIRFIELD VETERAN'S DAY PARADE SET FOR NOVEMBER 8TH
Plans are in place for Fairfield's annual Veteran's Day parade, scheduled for Saturday, November 8th, at 2 p.m. The day will begin with a breakfast for veterans and their families from 7 to 9 a.m. at ...
Oct 31, 2025
DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME ENDS EARLY SUNDAY MORNING - TURN CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR
Millions of Americans will turn their clocks back one hour Saturday night/early Sunday morning marking the end of Daylight-Saving Time for 2025. The time change occurs at 2 a.m. Sunday, when clocks "f...
Oct 31, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY RESIDENTS APPEAR IN WHITE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
Two Wayne County residents appeared in White County Circuit Court Wednesday on separate cases. 34-year-old Ashley Bebout was sentenced to prison following a plea deal in which she pled guilty to Recei...
Oct 31, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AND REGULAR MEETING MONDAY
EDWARDS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS AND REGULAR MEETING MONDAY The Edwards County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, November 3rd at the Edwards County Courthouse. The day wi...
Oct 31, 2025
HUCK'S MARKET LAUNCHES ANNUAL "KARING FOR KIDS" DONATION CAMPAIGN NOVEMBER 1
Huck's Market will kick off its annual Karing for Kids holiday donation campaign on November 1st at all store locations, inviting customers and team members to help bring joy to children and families ...
Oct 31, 2025
WABASH COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS $5,000 GRANT TO JEFFERSON COUNTY CHAMBER FOR NEW LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Wabash Communications CO-OP, in partnership with the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), has awarded a $5,000 Community Grant to the Greater Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce to support the launch ...
Oct 31, 2025