Category Archives: Local News
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAYS A "BRIEF" COOL DOWN HEADING INTO THE WEEKEND
Thursday afternoon brought about an interesting weather event for our area. The National Weather Service issued multiple severe thunderstorm watches and warnings for a significant portion of Southern ...
Aug 02, 2024
145th Annual White County Fair Opens Tomorrow (Saturday, August 3rd)
The 145th annual White County Fair is quickly approaching, with a variety of events lined up for attendees. This year, officials have planned two demolition derbies, with one kicking off the fair on S...
Aug 02, 2024
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ARRESTS THREE AREA RESIDENTS WEDNESDAY
Wayne County Sheriff's Department Made Three Arrests Wednesday Olney resident, 53 year-old Timothy Michael Campbell was arrested Wednesday morning on a Wayne County Warrant for Violation of Pre...
Aug 01, 2024
ILLINOIS PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT FROM RICHLAND COUNTY, SPENT TIME IN THE EDWARDS COUNTY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Illinois Principals Association (IPA) has announced that Mrs. Cris Edwards, the principal of Richland County Elementary School in Olney, will assume the role of President of the IPA for the 2024-2...
Aug 01, 2024
JOHNSONVILLE RURITAN CLUB COMMUNITY DAYS SET TO BEGIN TOMORROW (FRIDAY)
Johnsonville Community Days, sponsored by the Johnsonville Ruritan Club, kicks off tomorrow (Friday) with a lineup of activities. On Friday at 6:30 pm, the Truck and Tractor pull, with admission price...
Aug 01, 2024
CENTER STREET GRADE SCHOOL BACK TO SCHOOL SPLASH EVENT DATE SET
Center St. Grade School has announced a Back To School Splash, hosted by the Junior Beta Club will be held on Thursday evening, August 15th at the Fairfield City Swimming Pool. 4th & 5th grade fro...
Aug 01, 2024
ATA GRAND AMERICAN TRAPSHOOTING CHAMPIONSHIPS AT THE WORLD SHOOTING AND RECREATIONAL COMPLEX IN SPARTA
The World Shooting and Recreational Complex (WSRC) in Sparta is currently hosting one of the most prestigious events in shooting sports, the Grand American Trapshooting Championships, running through ...
Aug 01, 2024
TODAYS (THURSDAY) EVENTS AT THE EDWARDS COUNTY FAIR
The Edwards County Fair in Albion continues today (Thursday) with the following events: Today, August 1st: Youth Livestock Auction at 9AM and the Truck & Tractor Pull at 7pm in front of the Grands...
Aug 01, 2024
BLUFORD MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING A VEHICLE PURSUIT IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
A Bluford man has been arrested following a vehicle pursuit in Jefferson County. Just shortly before 5 O'clock Tuesday afternoon, a Jefferson County Sheriff's Office deputy on duty attempted to pull o...
Aug 01, 2024
Edwards County 4-H Bucket Calf & Beef Show From the Edwards County Fair
The Bucket Calf and Beef Shows were held Wednesday, July 31st, at the 4-H arena on the Edwards County Fairgrounds. The Champion Beef Bucket Calf was shown by Ava Perkins who received a banner donated ...
Aug 01, 2024