Category Archives: Local News
BLUE POINT CHURCH GROCERY GIVEAWAY WEDNESDAY
Blue Point Church is hosting a Senior Grocery Giveaway this Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. If you're 60 years old or older, you're eligible to receive free groceries. Head to the East entrance of...
Jul 30, 2024
OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE RECEIVES HONOR
University HQ has recognized Olney Central College as one of the Top 25 Best Associate Degree Programs in Illinois, awarding OCC the prestigious 9th position in its 2024 rankings. President Chris Simp...
Jul 30, 2024
FERRELL HOSPITAL EXPERIENCES ADDITIONAL FLOODING AFTER SEVERE STORMS
On Monday, Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado shared news of experiencing flooding due to the severe storms that occurred on Sunday night. Despite comprehensive preparatory measures, the hospital enc...
Jul 30, 2024
FALL PARENT ATHLETE MEETING AT FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
The Fall parent & athlete meeting will be held tonight (Tuesday, July 30th) on the FCHS bleachers at The Train Yard (weather permitting). The event will kick off at 7pm with general information fr...
Jul 30, 2024
TODAYS (TUESDAY) EVENTS AT THE EDWARDS COUNTY FAIR
The Edwards County Fair in Albion continues today (Tuesday) with the following events: Swine Show at 8am followed by Goat Show at 1PM and Donkey Polo at the Grandstand at 7pm. Wednesday, July 31st: Bu...
Jul 30, 2024
FMH FOUNDATION GOLF SCRAMBLE AUGUST 2nd
Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation is gearing up for their upcoming 19th Annual Golf Scramble to be held on Friday, August 2nd. These events help to raise funds to support services, programs, and ...
Jul 30, 2024
NATIONAL POLL WORKER RECRUITMENT DAY SET FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 1ST
With elections coming up, Thursday has been designated as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. Becoming an election judge is a great way to participate in the democratic process and ensure safe, secu...
Jul 30, 2024
Edwards County Fair 4H Sheep Show Results From Monday July 29th
The Edwards County 4-H Sheep Show was held Monday at the Edwards County Fairgrounds. In the Hampshire Division Gabe Wyatt showed the Champion Ram and Ewe, and the Reserve Champion Ewe. &...
Jul 30, 2024
WAYNE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING RECAP FROM THURSDAY JULY 25TH
The regular July meeting of the Wayne City Board of Education took place last Thursday, July 25th. During the meeting, Jeff Taylor, from the Wayne County Sheriff's Department and the newly appointed S...
Jul 29, 2024
IL STATE POLICE AND WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT MAKE TWO SEPARATE ARRESTS OVER THE WEEKEND
Illinois State Police arrested 25-year-old Rasheed Rudd of Mt. Vernon. Rudd was taken into custody early Saturday morning just after two o'clock on a charge of Possession of Cannabis-less than 10 gram...
Jul 29, 2024