Category Archives: Local News

WINDOW REPLACEMENT BIDS OPEN AT WHITE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
The White County Courthouse is inviting bids for the replacement of windows. Qualified contracting firms interested in submitting proposals should obtain additional information and specifications from...
Mark Wells Mar 27, 2026

WAYNE CITY HIGH SCHOOL NAMES SENIOR OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH
Wayne City High School has announced its Senior of the Month for March: Eowyn Smith. Eowyn, the daughter of Darrel and Sherri Smith, has been recognized for her outstanding involvement and achievement...
Mark Wells Mar 27, 2026

HISTORIC FORTNEY METHODIST CHURCH FOR SALE IN RURAL EDWARDS COUNTY
The Fortney Methodist Church, a historic landmark situated north of Grayville between Grayville and Browns, is on the market. The original church was constructed in the 1800s and rebuilt in the early ...
Mark Wells Mar 27, 2026

SEVERIN ANNOUNCES UNANIMOUS PASSAGE OF BILL TO IMPROVE ELECTRICITY BILL TRANSPARENCY
State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced this week the unanimous passage of HB 5524, a bill designed to improve transparency on electricity bills for Illinois consumers. Severin, who ser...
Mark Wells Mar 27, 2026

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES ARREST MILL SHOALS MAN FOR DUI
Wayne County Sheriff's deputies arrested 37-year-old Kyle Hebner of Mill Shoals late Wednesday night on charges of Driving Under The Influence (DUI). Hebner was transported and booked into the Wayne C...
Mark Wells Mar 26, 2026

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NAMES DONNA LEWIS AS MARCH 2026 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Fairfield Memorial Hospital recognizes an outstanding employee each month, nominated by peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer service both within and outside of the hospit...
Mark Wells Mar 26, 2026

WAYNE AND CLAY COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS SPRING TREE SALE THRU FRIDAY
The Wayne and Clay County Soil and Water Conservation Districts are now accepting orders for their annual spring tree sale. Residents have the opportunity to choose from a wide selection of evergreens...
Mark Wells Mar 26, 2026

FAIRFIELD RETAIL MERCHANTS TO MEET NEXT TUESDAY, MARCH 31ST TO DISCUSS SPRING AND SUMMER EVENTS
The Fairfield Retail Merchants will hold their April meeting next Tuesday, March 31st at 8:00am in the Chamber of Commerce. The meeting has been moved up one week from its usual date. The agenda inclu...
Mark Wells Mar 26, 2026

TOY TRACTOR SHOW COMING TO GEFF, ILLINOIS ON APRIL 4TH
The Geff Ruritan is set to host an exciting Toy Tractor Show on Saturday ,April 4th at the Ruritan Building in Geff. The event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., invites vendors to showcase their ...
Mark Wells Mar 26, 2026

WABASH GENERAL HOSPITAL IMPROVES ACCESS WITH PERMANENT MOBILE MRI UNIT
Wabash General Hospital in Mount Carmel is making a significant change to its mobile MRI services to enhance access and stability for patients. At Monday evening's board meeting, President and CEO Kar...
Mark Wells Mar 26, 2026