Category Archives: Local News

Lewis Scrap Metal, a rapidly growing business based in Burnt Prairie, announced last week the purchase of longtime competitor Milano Metals in Mt. Vernon. Milano Metals, originally founded as Shapiro ...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital welcomed Interim Chief Executive Officer Andy Flemer on Monday, following the dismissal of former CEO Mike Cooper last week after just over a year in the role. Flemer comes...

Excitement is building as Ford Town Fun Fest in Flora prepares to host its 2nd annual Chili Cookoff on Saturday, September 20th from 12 to 5 pm, and organizers are now accepting entries from both orga...

Hamilton Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce its annual Fall Wellness Fair, offering low-cost fasting lab draws to the community. This year's event is open to the public with no doctor's orders r...

A major resurfacing project on U.S. Route 45 between Enfield and Mill Shoals is scheduled to begin this week, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. The work will cover Route 45 from ...

The New Albion Arts Council is calling on all young artists to participate in the upcoming Edwards County Paint Out, set for Monday, September 22nd at the Edwards County Fairgrounds Exhibition Buildin...

The Jasper PTO will host its Annual Chili Supper tonight (Tuesday, September 16th) from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Jasper Grade School. The event will feature chili, hotdogs, peanut butter sandwiches, and c...

Wayne City is gearing up for the Little Miss Bean Queen Pageant, part of the annual Wayne City Bean Days celebration, this Saturday, September 20th at the Wayne City School Performance Gym. The evenin...

  Frontier Community College is pleased to announce a groundbreaking ceremony for its new athletic facility, scheduled for Tuesday, September 16th at 4:30 p.m. The ceremony will take place betwee...

Fairfield Fall Fun Fest buttons are now on sale. This year's button honors the 10th anniversary of the Miss Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Pageant. Buttons are $2 each and come with a chance to win cash priz...