Category Archives: Local News
SMOKED BOLOGNA AND PORK BURGER FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT "RUN FOR THE SON" THIS SATURDAY
A special fundraiser by Warriors of the Way #1430 of Fairfield will feature smoked bologna and pork burgers hot off the grill taking place this Saturday, March 28th at the Save A Lot parking lot. The ...
Mar 26, 2026
OCC THEATER PRESENTS "JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT" STARTING TONIGHT (THURSDAY)
Olney Central College Theater brings "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" back to the OCC stage for the first time in 18 years at the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center. This lively, f...
Mar 26, 2026
CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL TO HOST HEALTH COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR FRIDAY
Clay County Hospital is inviting the community to attend its Health Community Resource Fair tomorrow (Friday). The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Nostalgia Theater, located ...
Mar 26, 2026
"NO BODY TO MURDER" PLAY COMING TO NOSTALGIA THEATER IN FLORA APRIL 10-11
The stage comedy "No Body to Murder" will be performed at Nostalgia Theater (formerly Town Theater) in downtown Flora on Friday, April 10th and Saturday, April 11th at 7 p.m. each night. This entertai...
Mar 26, 2026
CARDINAL HEALTH ISSUES NATIONWIDE RECALL OF ANTISEPTIC WIPES OVER 'LIFE-THREATENING' BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION
Cardinal Health has announced a nationwide recall of its antiseptic wipes due to concerns about "life-threatening" bacterial contamination. These wipes, commonly used to clean and disinfect skin befor...
Mar 26, 2026
STATE NEWS BRIEFS FOR THURSDAY MARCH 26TH
Illinois Lawmakers Push Detention Center Ban (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois lawmakers are pushing legislation designed to keep immigration detention centers out of certain areas of the state. An Illino...
Mar 26, 2026
​BOBCATS OF THE WEEK: FRENCH AND HOLEMAN SHINE FOR FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Frontier Community College has named Josh French and Harper Holeman as Bobcats of the Week after standout performances in recent action. French, a standout on the baseball team, helped Frontier sweep ...
Mar 26, 2026
OVER $4,300 RAISED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH TRAP SHOOT IN EDWARDS COUNTY
(Ragan Anthis and Jessica Melloy, members of the Edwards County Farm Bureau Young Leaders stand with the sponsorship banners at the 2026 Scholarship Trap Shoot.) The...
Mar 26, 2026
JOHNSONVILLE COMMUNITY RURITAN TO HOST EASTER EGG HUNT MARCH 29TH
The Johnsonville Community Ruritan is set to host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 29th at 4:00 p.m. The event will take place inside the Ruritan Building in Johnsonville. Children of all a...
Mar 26, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY FAIR QUEEN PAGEANT INFORMATIONAL MEETING SET FOR SUNDAY
An informational meeting for the 2026 Wayne County Fair Queen Pageant will be held Sunday, March 29th at 2 p.m. at Floral Hall on the Wayne County Fairgrounds. The meeting is open to potential contest...
Mar 26, 2026