Category Archives: Local News
STATE NEWS BRIEFS FOR TUESDAY, MAY 5TH
>>ICC Offers Tips For Residents Planning To Move (Chicago, IL) -- The Illinois Commerce Commission is offering tips to residents planning to move this spring. Consumers can check to see if a mov...
May 05, 2026
SENATE TO CONSIDER FARM BILL AFTER HOUSE PASSES LEGISLATION FOLLOWING YEARS OF DELAYS
The U.S. Senate is set to take up the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 after a contentious but ultimately successful vote in the House of Representatives. The bill passed late Thursday on ...
May 05, 2026
CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERING REWARD IN ZIONS HILL CAMPGROUND DAMAGE CASE
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a monetary reward for information related to recent damage at Zions Hill Campground. Authorities report that one or more individuals entered buildings at the cam...
May 04, 2026
WADI ANNOUNCES 2026 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS
Wabash Area Development, Inc. (WADI) has announced its 2026 Scholarship Program, offering college and occupational training scholarships to low-income individuals with high academic potential. The sch...
May 04, 2026
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO OFFER REDUCED RATE LAB TESTING IN JULY
Fairfield Memorial Hospital will offer Reduced Rate Lab Testing from July 13th through July 25th at five convenient locations. Hospital officials say the program provides an affordable opportunity for...
May 04, 2026
PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 2027 FARMLAND ASSESSMENTS IN WAYNE COUNTY
The Farmland Assessment Review Committee will hold a public hearing regarding 2027 farmland assessments in Wayne County. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12th at 3:00 p.m. and will take place...
May 04, 2026
CLAY COUNTY TO HOST 4TH ANNUAL SPRING RESOURCE ROUND-UP AT CHARLEY BROWN PARK THURSDAY
Clay County is inviting all community members to the 4th Annual Spring Resource Round-up, taking place at Charley Brown Park on Thursday, May 7th from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. This year's event, themed "To I...
May 04, 2026
FIFTH ANNUAL FLORA MASONIC LODGE AUCTION SET FOR MAY 30TH TO BENEFIT SHRINERS HOSPITAL
The Flora Masonic Lodge is gearing up for its 5th Annual Auction, scheduled for Saturday, May 30th at 10:00 am. This year's event will take place at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Charley Brown Park a...
May 04, 2026
RELAY FOR LIFE BAKE SALE SET FOR MAY 9TH IN WAYNE CITY
A Relay for Life bake sale is planned for Saturday, May 9th at the Wayne City Community Building. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and will feature a variety of homemade baked goods, includin...
May 04, 2026
NAL TO HOST EMPLOYEE COOKOUT FOR STAFF AND RETIREES
North American Lighting, Inc. (NAL) is inviting current employees and retirees to attend an upcoming employee cookout in Flora. The event is scheduled for June 3rd from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at NAL's faci...
May 04, 2026