Category Archives: Local News

PICKLEBALL PLAYERS OF WAYNE COUNTY HOSTING AN EVENT DURING FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST
In conjunction with the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest, Pickleball Players of Wayne County will be hosting a King & Queen Of The Court Tournament, sponsored by Fairfield Save A Lot on Saturday and Sunday...
Mark Wells Aug 15, 2024

WAYNE CITY BEAN DAYS TRACTOR SHOW SET FOR SEPTEMBER 28TH
With Wayne City Bean Days upcoming, the Bean Days Tractor Show is scheduled for Saturday, September 28th from 7am to 9am. Tractors entered into the contest will also be in the parade line-up beginning...
Mark Wells Aug 15, 2024

35TH CENTRALIA BALLOON FESTIVAL SET TO BEGIN FRIDAY AUGUST 16TH
The Centralia Balloon Festival is set to make a grand return for its 35th year at Foundation Park. The festival promises a lineup of activities including food, crafts, live entertainment, and of cours...
Mark Wells Aug 15, 2024

EDWARDS COUNTY UNIT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 19TH
The Edwards County Unit School District Board of Education meeting is set for Monday night. Some items on the agenda is a motion to approve the consent agenda which includes the approval...
Mark Wells Aug 15, 2024

COUNTRY MUSIC HEADLINES 2024 MCLEANSBORO FALL FESTIVAL
Sammy Kershaw and John Berry, country music superstars in the 1990s are on the lineup for this year's McLeansboro Fall Festival that will be held from Thursday, September 5th through Saturday, Septemb...
Mark Wells Aug 15, 2024

ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DUAL CREDIT CLASSES HAVE BIG IMPACT ON LOCAL STUDENTS
Local students are seeing a big impact from dual credit classes taken at Frontier Community College, Lincoln Trail College, Olney Central College, and Wabash Valley College. Dual credit classes allow ...
Mark Wells Aug 15, 2024

FAIRFIELD RESIDENT MAKES COURT APPEARANCE IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT TUEDAY
A Fairfield man, 26-year-old Dylan Hall appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court Tuesday on a previous charge of Battery, a Class A misdemeanor. Hall pled guilty and was sentenced to one year of court s...
Mark Wells Aug 14, 2024

ARTISAN FESTIVAL IN ALBION IS SET FOR SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21ST
The Albion Chamber Of Commerce will host the Artisan's Fall Festival on Saturday, September 21st from 10am to 4pm on the Courthouse Square in Albion. Numerous activities are scheduled thoughout the da...
Mark Wells Aug 14, 2024

GEFF FRONTIER DAYS LITTLE MISS PAGEANT IN NEED OF CONTESTANTS
Geff Frontier Days Little Miss Pageant is in need of contestants. The event will take place Saturday, September 7th at 6pm in the Geff Park. This pageant is for girls ages 6 to 9 and those parents int...
Mark Wells Aug 14, 2024

GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FROM MONDAY NIGHT
The Grayville City Council met on Monday evening, making significant decisions and announcements. The city approved a bid of $2,676 from Brad and Denise Schroeder for the purchase of property at 122 S...
Mark Wells Aug 14, 2024