Category Archives: Local News
XENIA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO HOST 2ND ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL SATURDAY
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...
May 25, 2026
STATE FIRE MARSHAL URGES GRILLING SAFETY OVER THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
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...
May 25, 2026
SKILLET FORK RURITAN CLUB TO HOST ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND TRIVIA NIGHT AT MILL SHOALS CHRISTIAN CHURCH SATURDAY
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...
May 25, 2026
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE LAUNCHES FREE AGRICHEMICAL CONTAINER RECYCLING PROGRAM
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...
May 25, 2026
FEEDING KIDS OF WAYNE COUNTY SET TO BEGIN TODAY (MONDAY)
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...
May 25, 2026
FAIRFIELD SWIMMING POOL SET TO OPEN TODAY (MEMORIAL DAY) WITH SUMMER PROGRAMS AND LESSONS
The Fairfield Public Swimming Pool at Leo French Park, is preparing to open for the 2026 summer season today, (Monday, Memorial Day). Public swimming hours will be from 1 to 5 p.m. The pool has announ...
May 25, 2026
THOMASON CEMETERY IN WAYNE CITY TO HOST 51ST MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE THIS (MONDAY) AFTERNOON
The 51st annual Memorial Day Service at Thomason Cemetery in Wayne City is scheduled for this (Monday) afternoon beginning at 2:00 p.m. The program will include a welcome by Sharon White, prayer by La...
May 25, 2026
FCHS BOARD APPROVES SUMMER HOURS, TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT, AND STAFFING ACTIONS
The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education met Thursday, May 21st, and approved several items during its regular meeting. Board members unanimously approved the consent agenda and the boar...
May 25, 2026
FCHS ANNOUNCES 2026-2027 CHEERLEADER ROSTERS FOR FOOTBALL AND BASKETBALL
Fairfield Community High School has unveiled its 2026-2027 cheerleader rosters for the upcoming football and basketball seasons. The FCHS Cheerleaders will bring school spirit to home games, pep ralli...
May 25, 2026
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES 2026-2027 SHOW CHOIR MEMBERS
The Fairfield Community High School Music Department has released the roster for the 2026-2027 Show Choir. Congratulations to the following students selected for next year's ensemble: 2026-2027 Show C...
May 25, 2026