Category Archives: Local News
FNB COMMUNITY BANK TO HOST SHRED DAY IN FAIRFIELD
FNB Community Bank in Fairfield will host a community Shred Day event to help residents safely dispose of sensitive documents and protect against identity theft. The event will be held on Saturday, Ju...
May 07, 2026
WAYNE CITY HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS NEARLY $400,000 DURING SENIOR AWARDS DAY
Seniors of the Month for the 2025-2026 School Year with Alayna White named the Senior of the Year. Back Row: Dutch Peyton, Eowyn Smith, Emma Griswold, Dawson Wood, Alayna White (Senior of the Year) Fr...
May 07, 2026
IECC ANNOUNCES SUMMER EMT COURSE IN MT. CARMEL
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Business and Industry is offering a summer Emergency Medical Technician course for individuals interested in pursuing a career in emergency medical services. The EM...
May 07, 2026
BIKE SAFETY DAY COMES TO WEST SALEM SATURDAY WITH FREE INSPECTIONS AND GIVEAWAYS
Edwards County 4-H, Bone Gap Cardinals 4-H Club, and Love West Salem are teaming up to host Bike Safety Day on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 209 W. Church St. in West Salem....
May 07, 2026
CLAY COUNTY TO HOST 4TH ANNUAL SPRING RESOURCE ROUND-UP AT CHARLEY BROWN PARK TODAY (THURSDAY)
Clay County is inviting all community members to the 4th Annual Spring Resource Round-up, taking place at Charley Brown Park today (Thursday) from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. This year's event, themed "To Infin...
May 07, 2026
NOODLE SUPPER TO BENEFIT GEFF GRADE SCHOOL SET FOR TOMORROW (FRIDAY)
A community noodle supper benefiting Geff Grade School is scheduled for Friday. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be hosted by the Geff Ruritans at the Geff Ruritan Building. Organizers say t...
May 07, 2026
WAYNE CITY AND BROWNSVILLE ATHLETES HOST PORK BURGER SALE TO SUPPORT STATE TRIP
Local athletes from the Wayne City Tribe and Brownsville Beagles are heading to the state competition and are inviting the community to help support their journey. A pork burger sale will be held tomo...
May 07, 2026
LADY MULES BASKETBALL CAMP SET FOR MAY 27TH & 28TH
The 2026 Fairfield Lady Mules Basketball Camp is scheduled for May 27th and May 28th. The camp is open to students entering 1st through 8th grades, with sessions divided by grade level. Campers going ...
May 07, 2026
TRIGG TOWER TO CLOSE TEMPORARILY FOR SAFETY REPAIRS IN SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST
Visitors hoping to take in the elevated views from Trigg Tower in Shawnee National Forest will soon need to make alternative plans. The popular observation tower, located north of IL-147 near S...
May 07, 2026
FROZEN PIZZAS SOLD AT WALMART RECALLED OVER POSSIBLE SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION
Federal officials have announced a recall involving two frozen pizza products sold at Walmart due to possible salmonella contamination. The recall includes Great Value Stuffed Crust Chicken Bac...
May 07, 2026