Category Archives: Local News
ALBION FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLED OUT EARLY THIS (WEDNESDAY) MORNING
The Albion Fire Department was called to a garage fire at the Brett Shaw residence around 6 o'clock this (Wednesday) morning. The fire which started near a trickle charger was contained to the garage ...
Nov 20, 2024
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE FREE TURKEYS FOR THANKSGIVING THANKS TO LOCAL PARTNERSHIP
Ahead of Thanksgiving, several local volunteer organizations within the 58th Senate District received free turkeys, courtesy of a collaboration between State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) and M...
Nov 20, 2024
TRASH PICK-UP DELAY COMING FOR WAYNE CITY
Officials in the Village of Wayne City have announced there will be a one day delay for residents starting next Monday, the week of the Thanksgiving holiday. Residents need to have their trash ...
Nov 20, 2024
HAMILTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS ANNUAL DINNER AND AWARDS BANQUET
The Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its Annual Dinner and Awards Banquet on Saturday evening at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Piopolis. This year marked significant growth for...
Nov 20, 2024
REND LAKE CLOSES VARIOUS LOCATIONS DUE TO FIREARM DEER HUNTING SEASON
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake reminds visitors that several locations around the lake will be temporarily closed during the state firearm deer hunting seasons. Recreation Area C...
Nov 20, 2024
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FROM MONDAY NIGHT
The Fairfield Community High School District Board of Education met for their regular monthly meeting Monday night. Student Focus for the evening was presented by the FY2025 FFA Officers and Co-FFA sp...
Nov 20, 2024
IECC & FCC NURSING INFORMATION SESSIONS
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges will host information sessions for students interested in applying for Fall 2025 entry into the Associate Degree Nursing Program at Frontier Community, Lincoln Trai...
Nov 20, 2024
FALL SEEDED CROP AND COVER CROP REPORTING DEADLINE APPROACHING
The Wayne/Edwards County Farm Service Agency is reminding producers to come to the office to report their fall seeded crops and cover crops as soon as planting is complete. The deadline to report is D...
Nov 20, 2024
IDNR REMINDS DEER HUNTERS TO BE SAFE WHILE USING TREE STANDS
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to keep safety in mind when using tree stands as firearm deer season is set to begin later this week. The IDNR urges hunters to use sa...
Nov 20, 2024
WAYNE COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY, KEVIN KAKAC LEAVING OFFICE AT THE END OF NOVEMBER
Wayne County State's Attorney Kevin Kakac has announced that he will step aside at the end of his current term, which expires on November 30th. Although re-elected unopposed on November 5th, Kakac, a ...
Nov 19, 2024