Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY TO MEET JULY 16TH TO PLAN UPCOMING EVENTS
The Wayne County Democratic Party will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, July 16th at 6 PM at the Wayne County Courthouse. Members will be finalizing plans for upcoming booths at local events...
Jul 14, 2025
GRAYVILLE CUSD #1 ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION DATE FOR 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR
Grayville Community Unit School District #1 has announced that registration for the 2025-26 school year will take place on Wednesday, July 16th, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. As part of registra...
Jul 14, 2025
CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL OFFERING FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS THIS SUMMER
Clay County Hospital is once again offering free sports physicals at several of its medical clinics this summer. Physicals will be provided on a first come, first serve basis from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at...
Jul 14, 2025
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE HOSTING FREE RECYCLING PROGRAM
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is inviting farmers and agrichemical facilities to participate in a free agrichemical container recycling program aimed at environmental sustainability. S...
Jul 14, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY FAIR WRAPS UP TONIGHT WITH FULL SLATE OF EVENTS
The Wayne County Fair draws to a close tonight, capping off the week with a day packed full of activities and entertainment for all ages. Today's events include: Antique Truck Show from 9 AM to 2 PM A...
Jul 12, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT NEWS FROM THURSDAY
Four guilty pleas were handed down by Judge, Matt Vaughn in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday. James Heidinger III, 51, of Lexington, Kentucky, pled guilty to Reckless Conduct. He received 24...
Jul 12, 2025
TWO INJURED IN HEAD-ON CRASH EAST OF MT. VERNON
Two people were injured in a head-on collision late Wednesday morning on Illinois Route 15, about a half mile east of North Dartmouth Lane, according to Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Bullard. The cras...
Jul 12, 2025
FCHS BOARD OF EDUCATION TO MEET JULY 17TH
The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, July 17th, at 6:00 p.m. in the FCHS Study Hall. The meeting agenda includes approval of minutes, ...
Jul 12, 2025
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO OFFER REDUCED RATE LAB TESTING JULY 14TH THROUGH JULY 26TH
Fairfield Memorial Hospital will host its annual Reduced Rate Lab Testing event beginning Monday, July 14th through July 26th, offering patients access to essential lab tests at discounted prices acro...
Jul 12, 2025
IDPH SAYS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MEASLES OUTBREAK OVER
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Friday that the recent measles outbreak in Southern Illinois has officially ended. A total of eight connected cases were confirmed in the regi...
Jul 12, 2025