Category Archives: Local News
BEDFORD TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT SPRING FISH FRY EVENT
The Bedford Township Fire Department will hold their annual Spring Fish Fry on Saturday, March 29th starting at 4pm. The dinner includes; golden fried fish, hush puppies, fries, slaw, and drink and th...
Mar 24, 2025
HAMILTON COUNTY PRESCHOOL BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR APRIL 1ST
The Hamilton County Preschool Blood Drive will take place on Tuesday, April 1st, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the old high school gym on South Pearl Street in McLeansboro. To schedule an appointment, ca...
Mar 24, 2025
FAIRFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPOND TO THREE FIRES, SAME LOCATION
The Fairfield Fire Department, Fairfield Rural Fire Department, Fairfield Police, Wayne County Sheriff's Department and Wayne County Ambulance personnel were called to 806 Connie Lane. just north of F...
Mar 24, 2025
FAIRFIELD, CISNE AND EDWARDS COUNTY FFA CHAPTERS REPRESENTED AT STATE FFA PROFIENCY AWARDS SATURDAY
The State FFA Proficiency Awards Day were held Saturday in Mt. Zion. The FFA members representing Fairfield High School were Jacob Combs and Ryan Vaughan. Combs in Wildlife Management and Vaughan in S...
Mar 24, 2025
BONE GAP FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL CHICKEN BARBECUE SET FOR MARCH 29TH
The Bone Gap Fire Department is set to hold its annual chicken BBQ on Saturday, March 29, starting at 4 p.m. This year, the event will again be a drive-thru, similar to last year's format. The ...
Mar 24, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO CONDUCT PRESCHOOL ROUND-UP
The Edwards County School District is conducting a preschool round-up for children age Birth to 5 years not yet enrolled in public schools and who will not be Kindergarten eligible in the fall. The sc...
Mar 24, 2025
ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER JOB PROGRAM
The office of Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is now accepting applications for its third annual summer job program. Approximately 150 positions are available for college students...
Mar 22, 2025
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASE REPORT ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING
The Illinois State Police have released data on arrests made in 2024 for human trafficking-related charges, including incidents in cities near Wayne County. This information, provided by the Trafficki...
Mar 22, 2025
WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES 2025 OUTSTANDING INSTRUCTORS OF THE YEAR
Wabash Valley College is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Outstanding Instructor of the Year awards, as selected by the Student Senate and student body. These annual awards honor faculty w...
Mar 22, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING ON THURSDAY, MARCH 27TH
The Edwards County School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting Thursday night, March 27th in room 172 of the Edwards County K-12 building. It will be a closed session to consider st...
Mar 22, 2025