Category Archives: Local News

DRIVER'S EDUCATION FOR TEENS OFFERED AT OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is offering a comprehensive Driver's Education program for teens at Olney Central College this spring. The course will run from March 17th to May 5th with cl...
Mark Wells Feb 17, 2026

HAMILTON COUNTY SENIOR HIGH COLOR GUARD WINS TWO STATE TITLES AT IDTA COMPETITION
The Hamilton County Senior High Color Guard earned top honors at the Illinois Drill Team Association (IDTA) state competition in Springfield this past Saturday. The team brought home state cham...
Mark Wells Feb 17, 2026

COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR SET FOR TOMORROW AT OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE
Students and job seekers will have the chance to explore new opportunities at the College & Career Fair taking place tomorrow at Olney Central College. The event, organized by Illinois East...
Mark Wells Feb 17, 2026

TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL EXPANDS: MILLIONS GIVEN "DO NOT DRIVE" WARNING BY NHTSA
Millions of vehicles across several brands are being issued a Do Not Drive warning by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) after a recall involving Takata air bag inflators. The ...
Mark Wells Feb 17, 2026

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR DIRECTOR OF PLANT OPERATIONS
Fairfield Memorial Hospital has announced an active search for a qualified candidate to fill the full-time role of Director of Plant Operations. This senior leadership position will play a crucial par...
Mark Wells Feb 17, 2026

EMERGENCY CREWS RESCUE ONE PERSON FROM SUBMERGED VEHICLE AT REND LAKE BUCK AND BASS BOAT RAMP
Emergency crews rescued one person from inside a submerged vehicle Monday evening at the Gun Creek Boat Ramp, part of Rend Lake near the Buck and Bass Boat Ramp just north of State Route 154. The vehi...
Mark Wells Feb 17, 2026

FAIRFIELD PARK BOARD DISAPPOINTED OVER SPLASH PAD GRANT REJECTION
During last Thursday night's meeting of the Fairfield Park Board members shared their disappointment after learning that their latest grant application for funding the proposed Splash Pad was once aga...
Mark Wells Feb 17, 2026

CENTER STREET SCHOOL PEP CLUB SET TO HOST TRIVIA NIGHT FUNDRAISER
The Center Street School Pep Club is gearing up for a lively night of fun and friendly competition as it hosts a trivia night fundraiser on Wednesday, February 25th. The event will take place i...
Mark Wells Feb 17, 2026

EDWARDS COUNTY HERITAGE PRESERVATION SOCIETY TO HOST SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER
The Edwards County Heritage Preservation Society will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Friday, March 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Albion Moose Family Center, 43 N. 5th Street in Albio...
Mark Wells Feb 17, 2026

GROFF LIBRARY TO HOST FREE CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM THURSDAY
Groff Library is offering a valuable resource to the community with a free Caregiver Support program, designed to assist all caregivers during what can often be a stressful season of life. The ...
Mark Wells Feb 17, 2026