Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE COUNTY ANTIQUE TRACTOR DRIVE SET FOR LABOR DAY
The 18th Annual Wayne County Antique Tractor Drive will take place on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th with antique tractor enthusiasts from across the region invited to participate. The drive is open...
Sep 2, 2026
GERALD J. MEMORIAL FISHING TOURNAMENT SET FOR FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST
Young anglers are invited to take part in the Gerald J. Memorial Fishing Tournament during this year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. The tournament will be held Saturday, September 19th at Leo French Park ...
Sep 2, 2026
FNB COMMUNITY BANK TAILGATE TIME CHANGED AHEAD OF FAIRFIELD MULES GAME
FNB Community Bank has announced a time change for its Fairfield Mules tailgate Friday evening following a change in the football game's kickoff time at The Trainyard due to the heat. The game will no...
Sep 2, 2026
CLARA MANNING NAMED WAYNE CITY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR OF THE MONTH
Wayne City High School has named Clara Manning its Senior of the Month for September. Manning is the daughter of Steven and Emily Manning. She is active in several school organizations, includi...
Sep 2, 2026
WAYNE CITY HIGH SCHOOL TO HOST SEPTEMBER BLOOD DRIVE
Wayne City High School will host an American Red Cross blood drive on Wednesday, September 9th. The blood drive, sponsored by the school's FCCLA, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Wayne City ...
Sep 2, 2026
SSM HEALTH AND HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION THROUGH OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AGREEMENT
Building on more than a decade of successful collaboration, SSM Health in Southern Illinois and Hamilton Memorial Hospital District have expanded their relationship through a new Operational Support A...
Sep 2, 2026
MT. VERNON FALL FEST WARNS VENDORS OF EMAIL SCAM
Organizers of the Mt. Vernon Fall Fest are warning vendors about fraudulent emails being sent in connection with this year's festival. Officials say the scam emails may appear legitimate because infor...
Sep 2, 2026
BAILEY SHIFTS CAMPAIGN FOCUS TO CHICAGO AND SUBURBS
Darren Bailey and Aaron Del Mar speak with supporters. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ben Szalinski) Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey says he will spend much of the remai...
Sep 2, 2026
GRAYVILLE DAYS ROYALTY CROWNED AHEAD OF THIS WEEKEND'S CELEBRATION
The 2026 Grayville Days royalty was crowned Saturday evening during the annual pageant at the historic Wabash Theater. Lexi Windle was crowned Miss Grayville Days, Melody Raber was named...
Sep 1, 2026
FCHS ALUMNI BANQUET TO CELEBRATE SCHOOL'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY
The Fairfield Community High School Alumni Association will celebrate the school's 100th anniversary during its annual Alumni Banquet on Saturday, October 3rd at the Fairfield Elks Lodge. Regis...
Sep 1, 2026