Category Archives: Local News

Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Lieutenant Bruce Waggoner, has announced that ISP will conduct Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols in Effingham and White counties throughout the month ...

Residents looking to improve their health and have fun this summer are invited to participate in Water Fitness classes at the Fairfield Public Pool. The classes, designed for all ages and fitness leve...

Early detection saves lives, and Fairfield Memorial Hospital is making it easier than ever to get screened. The hospital's 3-D Mobile Mammography Unit will be at Edwards County High School in Albion o...

All vehicles, especially motorcycles, are invited to join the Southern Illinois Scavenger Hunt Ride, a unique charity event scheduled for May 29th and 30th. Riders and drivers across Southern Illinois...

The Flora Masonic Lodge is gearing up for its 5th Annual Auction, scheduled for Saturday at 10:00 am. This year's event will take place at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Charley Brown Park and promise...

The Xenia Police Department will host its 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday at the Xenia Community Center. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature a car show, mud bog, food, v...

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is reminding residents to practice grilling safety and fire prevention during the Memorial Day holiday as the summer outdoor season begins. The holiday we...

The Skillet Fork Ruritan Club invites the community to the Mill Shoals Christian Church on Saturday with two events for all ages. An Ice Cream Social will be held from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Guests can e...

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is encouraging farmers and agrichemical facilities across the state to participate in a free agrichemical container recycling program, set to begin in mid...

Local organizations are coming together this summer to ensure no child goes hungry with the "Feeding Kids of Wayne County" program. Beginning today (Monday) and running through August 7th, free sack l...