Category Archives: Local News
GRAY FAMILY CEMETERY TOUR TO HIGHLIGHT GRAYVILLE'S EARLY RESIDENTS AND HISTORY
The Groff Library is inviting the public to step back in time and learn about the roots of Grayville during the Gray Family Cemetery Tour, set for June 4th at 6 p.m. The tour will take place at the hi...
May 22, 2026
GRAYVILLE COMMUNITY TO HOLD FUNDRAISER FOR MAN WHO LOST HOME IN FIRE
The Grayville community is coming together to support Seth Schonaman after he lost his home and all of his belongings in a recent house fire. A special tip fundraiser will be held Monday, June 1, at T...
May 22, 2026
THOMASON CEMETERY IN WAYNE CITY TO HOST 51ST MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE
The 51st annual Memorial Day Service at Thomason Cemetery in Wayne City is scheduled for Monday, May 25th beginning at 2:00 p.m. The program will include a welcome by Sharon White, prayer by Laythan M...
May 22, 2026
JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HOST STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL IN MT. VERNON TOMORROW (SATURDAY)
The Jefferson County Historical Society will host its eighth annual Strawberry Festival, Plant Sale and Cruise-In tomorrow (Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Historical Village in Mt. Vernon. Th...
May 22, 2026
FCC NURSING PROGRAM CELEBRATES GRADUATES AT PINNING CEREMONY
(IECC Nursing Students) (IECC Nursing Instructors) (Pictured L-R: FCC supporter, Jerry Carter, FCC President, Dr. Sharmila Kakac, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board Chairman Gary ...
May 22, 2026
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WARNS OF HEAVY RAIN, FLOODING CONCERNS THROUGH MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
The National Weather Service says the region could see multiple rounds of heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms beginning today and continuing through the Memorial Day weekend. Forecasters are ...
May 22, 2026
FAIRFIELD SWIMMING POOL SET TO OPEN 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 on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th. Public swimming hours will be from 1 to 5 p.m. The pool has an...
May 22, 2026
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE CELEBRATES 48TH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
Frontier Community College celebrated its 48th Annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 15th at Fairfield Community High School, where 126 graduates were recognized. The ceremony began promptly at ...
May 22, 2026
COMMUNITY CHALLENGE TO COLLECT FRUIT CUPS FOR FEEDING KIDS OF WAYNE COUNTY SET FOR TOMORROW (SATURDAY)
A community donation drive is being organized to help stock shelves for Feeding Kids of Wayne County. The "Donate Fruit Cups" community challenge is encouraging residents to donate fruit cups t...
May 22, 2026
WILLOW BRANCH CEMETERY TO HOLD MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE SUNDAY
The Willow Branch Cemetery, located west of Rinard, will host Memorial Day services Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. to honor veterans and remember loved ones buried at the cemetery. Ernie Lewis, pastor of ...
May 22, 2026