Category Archives: Local News
FEED MY SHEEP TO HOST WORSHIP SERVICE ON DECEMBER 5TH
Feed My Sheep, an outreach dedicated to feeding people, touching lives, and reaching souls, will be holding a worship service on Friday, December 5th at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at 200 W Ma...
Dec 04, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY RACCOON ROUNDUP ANNOUNCES SECOND COLLECTION DATE
The Wayne County Raccoon Roundup has announced its second collection date, scheduled for Tuesday, December 16th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Participants can bring raccoon tails to the Wayne County Far...
Dec 04, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU RACCOON ROUNDUP SECOND COLLECTION DATE SET
The Edwards County Farm Bureau has announced its second "Raccoon Roundup" date, aimed at helping manage the local raccoon population. Community members are invited to participate by turning in raccoon...
Dec 04, 2025
IDNR WARNS HUNTERS: DRONES, E-BIKES, AND AI USE PROHIBITED FOR HUNTING
Officials with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) are warning hunters that the use of unmanned aircraft, such as drones, for any aspect of hunting or wildlife recovery is stric...
Dec 04, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY IL CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS SIGN-UPS UNDERWAY
Sign-up is now underway for Wayne County IL Christmas for Kids, a program providing holiday gifts to local children. The program is open to children living in the Fairfield area and students in the Ne...
Dec 04, 2025
HUNTERS FEEDING ILLINOIS PROGRAM DONATES OVER 1,200 POUNDS OF VENISON
As of Wednesday, the Hunters Feeding Illinois program has received 40 deer donations, resulting in 1,276 pounds of venison-enough for an estimated 5,104 servings for those in need. The program extends...
Dec 04, 2025
CITY OF FAIRFIELD SET FOR CHRISTMAS PARADE ON SATURDAY
The City of Fairfield and the Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Christmas Parade on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. This year's theme is "A Tropical Christmas," promising festive fun with a warm-weathe...
Dec 03, 2025
FORMER PUBLISHERS OF "THE DISCLOSURE" INVOLVED IN NEARLY $1 MILLION JURY VERDICT IN LAWRENCE COUNTY FAMILY-CUSTODY CONSPIRACY CASE
Jack and Angela Howser, former publishers of the well-known area newspaper "The Disclosure," have been ordered to pay nearly $1 million after a federal jury found they conspired with law enforcement t...
Dec 03, 2025
SANTA CLAUS TO VISIT GEFF RURITAN CLUB BUILDING DECEMBER 13TH
Santa Claus is coming to the Geff Ruritan Club Building on Saturday, December 13th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to visit with Santa and share their Christmas g...
Dec 03, 2025
"REINDEER GAMES" PLAY TO BRING HOLIDAY CHEER TO FLORA'S NOSTALGIA THEATER
The holiday spirit is headed for downtown Flora as the play "Reindeer Games" takes the stage at Nostalgia Theater, formerly known as the Town Theater. Performances are scheduled for Friday, December 5...
Dec 03, 2025