Category Archives: Local News

Illinois is paying tribute to the state’s veterans, fallen heroes, and their families. Governor Pritzker was joined yesterday by active duty military members, veterans, and Gold Star families at...

The Grayville City Council will meet in a special session at 1 p.m. Wednesday for what appears to be a short but necessary meeting. The only new item of business on the meeting agenda is changing the ...

A teacher at Jasper Grade School last week was presented with an award of being a McDonalds Outstanding Educator. Moreland/Bishop Group owns and operates many McDonalds locations throughout Southern I...

Clay County Hospital and Medical Clinics have announced their employee of the month for November. The employee of the month for November is Christy Brown. Brown was nominated for the honor by Nikki Qu...

Wayne County VFW Auxiliary Post 4535 of Fairfield has announced this year’s Patriot’s Pen winners. This year’s theme was ” How are you inspired by America” and was open t...

Wayne County Clerk Elizabeth Woodrow has released the final list of petitions that have been filed with her office in regard to the March 19, 2024 election. Petitions were due as of the close of busin...

In a social media post on Monday, White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss announced that the White County Sheriff’s Department will soon be releasing a mobile app that is free for Apple and Android de...

Last week, officials in Edwards County held a public hearing on a proposed solar farm project in the West Salem area. This morning, County Commissioners approved the project to move forward. The Edwar...

Officials with Jasper Waterworks will be flushing hydrants beginning today. Officials say that customers may experience low pressure as well as discoloration of water. The flushing will run thru Frida...

Today is the final day political candidates seeking election can file their petitions to run for office. Petitions have been circulated in and around the area as several offices are up for their elect...