Category Archives: Local News
EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD SET TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4TH
The Edwards County Unit School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting Wednesday night, December 4th at the Edwards County K-12 building in Room 172. Agenda items include discussion re...
Nov 27, 2024
CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL RECEIVES 2024 PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR QUALITY EXCELLENCE
In celebration of National Rural Health Day, Clay County Hospital announced it has earned a 2024 Performance Leadership Award for outstanding performance in Quality. This recognition, presented by The...
Nov 27, 2024
WATCHDOG UNCOVERS $7.2M IN FRAUDULENT PPP CLAIMS BY STATE EMPLOYEES
A state watchdog has revealed that over $7.2 million in fraudulent claims were made by state employees through the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), designed to assist small businesses during...
Nov 27, 2024
CITY COUNCIL APPROVES TRANSFER OF PROPERTY OFF WILLIAMSON DRIVE TO HOTEL DEVELOPER, SAYS READY TO BEGIN GROUNDWORK AND CONSTRUCTION
The Fairfield City Council met in regular session last (Tuesday) night at City Hall. Before the regular meeting, a public hearing was held with Jeff Vaughan from the Greater Wabash Regional Planning C...
Nov 27, 2024
IDOT ANNOUNCES LANES REOPENING FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY TRAVEL
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Thanksgiving holiday to minimize travel disruption. N...
Nov 27, 2024
BLUE POINT CHURCH SENIOR GROCERY GIVEAWAY TODAY
The Blue Point Church northwest of Cisne will have their Senior Grocery Giveaway today from 10:00am till 12:00pm. Those age 60 and older may come to 1147 County Road1975N, Cisne, IL and pick up some f...
Nov 27, 2024
CITY, COUNTY, STATE AUTHORITIES ALL MAKE ARRESTS MONDAY
Fairfield Police make two arrests Monday. 47-year-old James A Lurz Jr. of Fairfield was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine. Lurz was transported and lodged in the Wayne County Jail pending a c...
Nov 26, 2024
UPCOMING THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY SAFE DRIVING REMINDER
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP), and law enforcement agencies across the state are increasing patrols and urging the public to buckle up and drive sober t...
Nov 26, 2024
JUDICIAL WATCH URGES SUPREME COURT TO REVIEW MIKE BOST'S CHALLENGE TO ILLINOIS MAIL-IN VOTING LAWS
Judicial Watch is requesting the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case initiated by Rep. Mike Bost, which contests Illinois' law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted up to 14 days post-election. Bost ...
Nov 26, 2024
CISNE AND EDWARDS COUNTY FFA AGRONOMY TEAMS PLACE IN RECENT COMPETITION
Cisne FFA Agronomy Team front row (left to right) Dalli Belmont, Rebecca King, Allison Shannon, Aidyn Dickey back row - Mikkie Hearle, Kenzie Alvis, Ava Greifzu, Esme Krupp, and Alex Paul Edwar...
Nov 26, 2024