Category Archives: Local News
GRAYVILLE FIREFIGHTER LOSES HOME TO FIRE, ESCAPES INJURY
A Grayville firefighter lost his home to fire early Monday morning. Seth Schonaman reported smelling smoke around 12:15 a.m. at his mobile home on 102 E. Martin Street. Initially, he thought it was fr...
May 19, 2026
BLUE POINT CHURCH TO HOST VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Blue Point Church will host Vacation Bible School beginning Tuesday, May 26th. The VBS program will be held nightly Tuesday through Friday, May 26th-29th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Activities will a...
May 19, 2026
TRAFFIC STOP IN CARMI LEADS TO ARREST OF TWO GRAYVILLE RESIDENTS ON DRUG CHARGES
A Sunday night traffic stop in Carmi resulted in the arrest of two Grayville residents. Carmi Police arrested Anthony Nold for operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration, possession of meth...
May 19, 2026
SKILLET FORK RURITAN CLUB TO HOST ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND TRIVIA NIGHT AT MILL SHOALS CHRISTIAN CHURCH
The Skillet Fork Ruritan Club invites the community to the Mill Shoals Christian Church on Saturday, May 30th, with two events for all ages. An Ice Cream Social will be held from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. G...
May 19, 2026
IPRB OFFERS CDL TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM TO ADDRESS DRIVER SHORTAGE IN ILLINOIS BASIN OIL INDUSTRY
In response to the growing demand for CDL truck drivers in the Illinois Basin oil production industry, the Illinois Petroleum Resource Board (IPRB) has announced a new cost reimbursement program for C...
May 19, 2026
COMMUNITY CHALLENGE TO COLLECT FRUIT CUPS FOR FEEDING KIDS OF WAYNE COUNTY
A community donation drive is being organized to help stock shelves for Feeding Kids of Wayne County. The "Donate Fruit Cups" community challenge is encouraging residents to donate fruit cups to suppo...
May 18, 2026
FEEDING KIDS OF WAYNE COUNTY: PROGRAM STARTS NEXT MONDAY
Local organizations are coming together this summer to ensure no child goes hungry with the "Feeding Kids of Wayne County" program. Beginning next Monday (May 25th) and running through August 7th, fre...
May 18, 2026
OAKLAND CITY UNIVERSITY ADDRESSES CLOSURE RUMORS, FINANCIAL CONCERNS
Oakland City University has released a statement addressing continued speculation regarding the university's future and rumors that the institution could close. The main campus is located in Oakland C...
May 18, 2026
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION HELD SATURDAY
Fairfield Community High School held its graduation ceremony Saturday afternoon in the FCHS gym, where a large crowd was in attendance to celebrate the Class of 2026. This year, 104 students graduated...
May 18, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL HOLDS 2026 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
Back row: Adriel Short, Aiden McDowell (Salutatorian), Jax Duncan (Salutatorian), Carlin St. Ledger (Valedictorian), Braden Sanford (Salutatorian), and Abby Gill (Salutatorian). Front row: Kami Keener...
May 18, 2026