Category Archives: Local News
FORMER FMH SUPERVISOR SEEKS TO WITHDRAW METH GUILTY PLEA
A former Fairfield Memorial Hospital House Charge Supervisor has filed a motion seeking to withdraw his guilty plea to a methamphetamine possession charge. 40-year-old Atilla Caldwell of Fairfield ple...
Sep 1, 2026
BEAN DAYS QUILT GIVEAWAY TO BENEFIT WAYNE CITY COMMUNITY
A handmade patriotic quilt will be given away during the 37th Annual Bean Day Quilt Show in Wayne City on Saturday, September 26TH. The full-sized quilt, titled "Patriotic Floral Stars," was created b...
Sep 1, 2026
FCC TO OFFER INTRODUCTION TO SEWING COURSE THIS FALL, STARTS THURSDAY
Frontier Community College is offering an Introduction to Sewing community education course this fall for individuals interested in learning basic sewing skills. The four-week class will meet on Thurs...
Sep 1, 2026
GAS PRICES RISE AS LABOR DAY TRAVEL GETS UNDERWAY
Gas prices are edging higher as motorists take to the roads for the Labor Day holiday. AAA reports the national average for regular gasoline is now about $4.10 per gallon, up from roughly $4.08 a day ...
Sep 1, 2026
GRAYVILLE DAYS TO FEATURE INAUGURAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW SUNDAY
A new attraction is coming to Grayville Days 2026 with the addition of a Motorcycle Show on Sunday, September 6th The event will give motorcycle enthusiasts the opportunity to showcase their bikes and...
Sep 1, 2026
OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE COMMUNITY CHOIR REHEARSALS BEGIN SEPTEMBER 8TH
Olney Central College is inviting new and returning singers to join its Community Choir as the group begins its 16th season. Rehearsals will begin Tuesday, September 8th at 6 p.m. under the direction ...
Sep 1, 2026
EXCESSIVE RAINFALL DRIVING INCREASE IN ILLINOIS CROP INSURANCE CLAIMS
Excessive rainfall is emerging as a major source of crop insurance claims for Illinois farmers this growing season. COUNTRY Financial Crop Claims Manager Dylan Houser says wind and hail claims remain ...
Sep 1, 2026
PRITZKER RECOGNIZES OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY AND NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH
Governor JB Pritzker yesterday proclaimed August 31st as International Overdose Awareness Day and September as National Recovery Month in Illinois. The observances are aimed at remembering those lost ...
Sep 1, 2026
BOIL WATER ORDER ISSUED FOR ALL VILLAGE OF SIMS WATER CUSTOMERS
The Village of Sims has issued a boil water order for all customers due to chlorine issues with the village water system. The boil order is in effect until further notice. Village officials will notif...
Sep 1, 2026
BOIL WATER ORDER IN EFFECT FOR PORTION OF FAIRFIELD RURAL WATERWORKS SYSTEM
A boil water order is now in effect for Fairfield Rural Waterworks Corporation customers who lost water service because of a water line leak in the Jasper Water area. Fairfield Rural Waterworks report...
Sep 1, 2026