Category Archives: Local News
NEW LITTLE MISS GEFF FRONTIER DAYS QUEEN CROWNED SATURDAY NIGHT
A new Little Miss Geff Frontier Days Queen was crowned Saturday night in the Geff Park in front of a large crowd. Second runner-up was Whitlee Young, First runner-up was Sadie Young and the 2025 Littl...
Sep 10, 2025
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CEO TERMINATED, INTERIM LEADER APPOINTED
Fairfield Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer Mike Cooper, employed through an affiliation agreement with Deaconess Health Systems, was terminated Monday afternoon. Cooper had served as CEO sinc...
Sep 10, 2025
57TH ANNUAL FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST SET FOR SEPTEMBER 17TH-20TH
Fairfield is gearing up to celebrate the 57th Annual Fall Fun Fest from Wednesday, September 17th through Saturday, September 20th with a full schedule of music, contests, parades, and family activiti...
Sep 10, 2025
FAIRFIELD WOMAN RELEASED AFTER ARREST FOR DRIVING WITH SUSPENDED LICENSE
A Fairfield woman, Shania Buchanan, was released following her arrest on Monday evening in Carmi. The 38-year-old was stopped by Carmi Police just before 6 PM near Trinity Assembly of God Church. She ...
Sep 10, 2025
GRAYVILLE COUNCIL MEETING: FINANCIAL UPDATE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTS
At Monday night's Grayville Council meeting, Treasurer Sharon Walden delivered a financial report, revealing over $3 million in restricted accounts and investments. However, the cash on hand for opera...
Sep 10, 2025
FIRE IN THE HOLE GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR SEPTEMBER 20TH
The Noble-Wakefield Fire Department will host its annual "Fire in the Hole" Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 20th at the Richland Country Club in Olney. The day will begin with registration at 1...
Sep 10, 2025
KIDDIE KOLLEGE TO HOLD PRESCHOOL SCREENINGS SEPTEMBER 16TH
Kiddie Kollege in Fairfield will host preschool screenings for children ages 3 to 5 who are not yet eligible for kindergarten. Screenings will be conducted by WOVSED on Tuesday, September 16th beginni...
Sep 10, 2025
WAYNE CITY PRESCHOOL SCREENINGS SET FOR SEPTEMBER 11TH & 12TH AT WAYNE CITY BAPTIST CHURCH
The Wayne City Unit School District #100 will host preschool screenings for children ages 3 to 5 on Thursday, September 11th with additional screenings on Friday, September 12th. Screenings will take ...
Sep 10, 2025
HARRISBURG TO HOST 5TH ANNUAL SHAWNEE SASQUATCH FESTIVAL OCTOBER 4TH
Harrisburg will celebrate its 5th annual Shawnee Sasquatch Festival on Saturday, October 4th offering a full day of free family fun. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is free to attend. ...
Sep 09, 2025
NORTH WAYNE SCHOOLS OFFER FREE PRESCHOOL SCREENINGS
North Wayne Schools are conducting free Child Find/Preschool Screenings for children from birth to 5 years old who are not yet enrolled in public schools and are not eligible for Kindergarten this fal...
Sep 09, 2025