Category Archives: Local News

TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE EARLY FRIDAY MORNING
A total lunar eclipse is set to peak early Friday morning at 1:55am Central Time. This event, often referred to as a "Blood Moon," will cause the moon to take on a reddish hue. The entire eclipse will...
Mark Wells Mar 13, 2025

FAIRFIELD ROTARY CLUB SET TO HOST WINE & ARTS FESTIVAL IN MAY
The Fairfield Rotary Club will host the 2025 Wine & Arts Festival on Saturday, May 10th from 10am to 6pm at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. The day will feature wine tasting, art, live music, food a...
Mark Wells Mar 13, 2025

FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLASTIC TEAM HOSTING TRIVIA NIGHT
The Fairfield Community High School Scholastic Team has once again qualified for the National Tournament and they will be hosting TRIVIA NIGHT on Thursday, April 10th at 6:30pm in the FCHS multipurpos...
Mark Wells Mar 13, 2025

CITY OF GRAYVILLE SEEKING LIFEGUARDS
The City of Grayville is accepting applications for Lifeguards at the Memorial Park Swimming Pool. Applicants must be 16 years of age (or 15 with a work permit) and certified or willing to become cert...
Mark Wells Mar 13, 2025

BALLOTS FOR APRIL 1ST HAMILTON COUNTY ELECTION FINALIZED
Hamilton County residents are gearing up for the April 1st election with a finalized ballot that includes a mix of contested races and unopposed positions. Notably, there are seventeen contested races...
Mark Wells Mar 13, 2025

STATE OF ILLINOIS NEWS
The Illinois Lottery reports that time is running out for an unclaimed Powerball ticket worth $100,000, purchased nearly a year ago at a gas station in Centralia. Lottery officials note this ticket is...
Mark Wells Mar 13, 2025

KINDERGARTEN PRE-REGISTRATION SET FOR NORTH SIDE SCHOOL TOMORROW AND FRIDAY
Kindergarten Pre-Registration will be held at North Side School Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. This registration is to complete paperwork for children who will atte...
Mark Wells Mar 12, 2025

GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP FROM MONDAY NIGHT, COUNTRY HOME PROCESSING OPENING A LOCATION IN GRAYVILLE
Grayville city leaders welcomed Country Home Processing to their industrial park, entering a lease agreement for the former Irvine's Meat and Deli location at 133 North Industrial Avenue. Additionally...
Mark Wells Mar 12, 2025

AREA OIL INDUSTRY PAYS MILLIONS IN PROPERTY TAXES
Property tax revenues from the top 15 oil and natural gas-producing counties in southeastern Illinois total in the millions, averaging over $7.1 million annually. According to the Illinois Department ...
Mark Wells Mar 12, 2025

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS FRIENDS OF NRA HOSTING 2025 'FUTURE OF FREEDOM' FUNDRAISING EVENT
The Southeastern Illinois Friends of NRA is set to host its 2025 Future of Freedom fundraising event this Thursday evening at The Holiday in Olney, and everyone is invited. The event kicks off at 5:00...
Mark Wells Mar 12, 2025