“It’s A White County Christmas” events continue this weekend

Thursday, November 30 by Jc Tinsley

This weekend “It’s a White County Christmas” events will be held Saturday and Sunday!On Saturday, Emmanuel United Methodist Church will be having a cookie/bake sale at 203 Edgewood Lane from 9am-12pm. Sunday December 3rd from 2pm-4pm Wabash Christian Supportive Living will hold a Christmas Open House. ... Read More.

FMH: Viral meningitis cases on the rise

Thursday, November 30 by Jc Tinsley

Fairfield Memorial Hospital has seen an increase in Viral Meningitis cases in the past couple of months. Due to the increase in cases, FMH is taking precautions to educate the community about this illness.Meningitis is an inflammation of the lining of the brain and... Read More.

FMH book fair set December 11

Thursday, November 30 by Jc Tinsley

The Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be holding a Book Fair on Monday, December 11 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Medical Arts Complex Community Education Room. Everyone is invited to come and purchase from hundreds of new books and gifts... Read More.

Illinois State Police announce results of Special Traffic Enforcement Patrol

Wednesday, November 29 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 19 Commander, Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of a Special Traffic Enforcement Patrol (sTEP) conducted in Wayne County during November. This sTEP patrol allowed the ISP to provide increased enforcement for impaired driving, occupant restraint, speeding, and distracted driving... Read More.

Sims man arrested in Wayne County on White, Hamilton warrants

Wednesday, November 29 by Jc Tinsley

26-year-old Kevin A. Borah, Jr. of Sims was arrested Tuesday by Wayne County Sheriff’s Police on warrants out of White and Hamilton Counties. Borah was wanted in White County for failure to appear in court... Read More.

American Legion Post 141 Honor Guard to be Grand Marshal in Mt. Vernon Christmas Parade

Wednesday, November 29 by Jc Tinsley

This Saturday, December 2nd, the community is invited to share in the spirit of Christmas at the annual Downtown Christmas Parade. This year’s parade begins at 5 p.m. on 7th St. near the former Mount Vernon Township High School. A tree lighting ceremony... Read More.