Category Archives: Local News

WAYNE CITY HIGH SCHOOL FFA TO HOST ANNUAL PLANT SALE BEGINNING TOMORROW (THURSDAY)
The Wayne City High School FFA will hold its annual plant sale this week, offering a variety of plants to the community. The sale will take place at Wayne City High School on the following dates and t...
Mark Wells Apr 29, 2026

STEPH'S BLOCK WIDE SPRING FLING TO BRING MUSIC, FOOD, AND VENDORS TO MILL SHOALS ON SATURDAY
Get ready for a fun-filled day at Steph's Block Wide Spring Fling, taking place Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will stretch from the former Mill Shoals Grade School to Mill Shoals Christian ...
Mark Wells Apr 29, 2026

FIRST ANNUAL SHOP SMALL BOUTIQUE CRAWL TO HIT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AND NEW HARMONY FRIDAY & SATURDAY
The first annual Shop Small Boutique Crawl rolls into Albion, Grayville, Carmi, New Harmony, and more this Friday & Saturday. This exciting new event invites shoppers to grab their friends, fuel u...
Mark Wells Apr 29, 2026

EDWARDS COUNTY FFA PLACES SECOND IN SECTION 23 AG BUSINESS CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Pictured L to R: Carlin St. Ledger, Emily Spray, Quentin Pike, Grant Doelling, Chase Shelton The Edwards County FFA recently demonstrated their agricultural business knowledge at ...
Mark Wells Apr 29, 2026

GRAYVILLE COUNCIL MEETS BRIEFLY AHEAD OF STORMS; APPROVES PERMITS, UTILITY UPDATE, AND ENGINEERING MATTERS
A brief Grayville City Council meeting Monday night prioritized approvals for community events and utility policy updates, then turned to ongoing engineering work, all completed before an expected sto...
Mark Wells Apr 29, 2026

RAISED BED GARDENING WORKSHOP SET FOR SATURDAY IN WEST SALEM
Raised garden beds offer a versatile and accessible alternative to traditional garden beds, making them perfect for unique spaces and smaller harvests. This spring, Illinois Extension invites communit...
Mark Wells Apr 29, 2026

​ILLINOIS EXTENSION TO HOST "RETHINK AND RECALL" MEMORY SEMINAR MAY 20TH IN OLNEY AND LAWRENCEVILLE
Illinois Extension invites community members to attend "Rethink and Recall: Understanding Memory and Embracing Change," a seminar focused on brain health, memory, and navigating change as we age. The ...
Mark Wells Apr 29, 2026

WASABI RIDE TO HONOR ALEXIS SARGENT, SUPPORT ART AND MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
All highway vehicles are invited to join the Wasabi Ride on Saturday, May 9th, hosted by Not Your Ordinary Church (NYOC) at 120 North St, Fairfield. The event is being held in memory of Alexis Sargent...
Mark Wells Apr 29, 2026

ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS BACK AMENDMENT TO ALLOW YEAR-ROUND E15 SALES
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including several from Illinois, have introduced an amendment to the proposed farm bill that would provide consumers with permanent, year-round access to ...
Mark Wells Apr 29, 2026

WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING TIL MAY 4TH FOR THE PROPERTY ASSESSMENT APPEALS PERIOD
Wayne County residents are advised that the BOARD OF REVIEW is meeting now to May 4th to accept complaints regarding property valuations. The review sessions will be held Monday through Friday, from 8...
Mark Wells Apr 28, 2026