Category Archives: Local News
DU QUOIN STATE FAIR BOX OFFICE NOW OPEN FOR IN-PERSON TICKET SALES
The Du Quoin State Fair Box Office officially opened today for in-person ticket purchases, offering southern Illinois families a chance to plan ahead for one of the region's most beloved end-of-summer...
Jun 16, 2025
NEW HOPE SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING JUNE 17TH
The New Hope School District will host a public hearing and regular board meeting on Tuesday, June 17th, at 7:00 p.m., with key financial and administrative decisions on the agenda. The evening will b...
Jun 16, 2025
CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL LAUNCHING NEW DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM JUNE 30TH
Clay County Hospital and Medical Clinics (CCH) is introducing a new Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) class beginning June 30 at 5:00 p.m. This yearlong lifestyle change course is designed spec...
Jun 16, 2025
VENDOR REGISTRATION OPEN FOR WEST SALEM HOMECOMING AND CHOWDER
The West Salem Chowder Committee is now accepting vendor registrations for the upcoming West Salem Homecoming and Chowder, set for Saturday, August 16th. Vendors offering non-food items are inv...
Jun 16, 2025
4-H LIVESTOCK SKILL-A-THON SET FOR TOMORROW AT CLAY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Area youth are invited to test their agricultural knowledge and skills at the Livestock Skill-A-Thon on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Clay County Fairgrounds, located at 104 Golf Course Road in Flora...
Jun 16, 2025
PIZZA FUNDRAISER TONIGHT IN ALBION TO SUPPORT ALBION FREE LUNCH PROGRAM
A pizza fundraiser event to support the Albion Free Lunch Program will be held tonight (Monday, June 16th) from 4 to 8 PM at Bobe's Pizza. Participants can enjoy slices of pizza while helping to give ...
Jun 16, 2025
BOIL ORDER ISSUED FOR ENTIRE BT PRAIRIE WATER SYSTEM AND VILLAGE OF MILL SHOALS
A boil order has been issued for all customers on the BT. Prairie Water System and residents of the Village of Mill Shoals from Shrewsbury Street eastward. Residents are advised to bring all wa...
Jun 16, 2025
ATTIC FIRE DAMAGES WAYNE CITY HOME; NO INJURIES REPORTED
At 10:06 a.m. Saturday, Wayne City Fire Department was dispatched to a residential attic fire at 451 County Road 180 East in Wayne City. Upon arrival, the response was quickly escalated to a "full sti...
Jun 16, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERING REWARD FOR STOLEN VEHICLES AND TRAILER
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for a recent theft at the Joe Simpson property in Fairfield. Several off-road...
Jun 16, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY AND EDWARDS COUNTY MOBILE HOME TAX BILL DUE DATES APPROACHING
Wayne County mobile home owners are reminded that payments for the mobile home taxes are due by Tuesday, July 1st. Tax payments can be made in several convenient ways: In person at the Wayne County Tr...
Jun 16, 2025