Author Archives: Mark Wells
ILLINOIS CROP PROGRESS: CORN AND SOYBEAN PLANTING NEARS COMPLETION, CONDITIONS REMAIN MOSTLY FAVORABLE
The latest USDA Crop Progress and Condition Report, released June 1st, shows Illinois farmers making significant strides in planting despite drier conditions across the state. As of May 31st, 91% of I...
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FAIRFIELD CITY BAND TO OPEN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES TONIGHT (THURSDAY)
The Fairfield City Band will kick off its annual Summer Concert Series tonight (Thursday) in Fairfield. Concerts will be held each Thursday at 7 p.m. on the south side of the Wayne County Courthouse l...
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FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING FOR FAIRFIELD LAUNDROMAT
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce will host a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Fairfield Laundromat on Tuesday, June 9th at 12:00 p.m. The new business is located at 436 SW 10th Street in...
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ANTHONY WAYNE AMERICAN LEGION POST 176 CELEBRATES GRAND REOPENING IN FAIRFIELD SATURDAY
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and Anthony Wayne American Legion Post 176 is set to host a ribbon cutting and grand reopening party on Saturday at its location at 111 SW 4th Street in Fairfield. Th...
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STRAW SALE TO BENEFIT EDWARDS COUNTY FFA AND 4-H IN MEMORY OF ALTA KRAJEC
The community is invited to a special Straw Sale in memory of Alta Krajec on Saturday, June 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event, hosted by West Meadow Ranch, will take place at the corner of 1...
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ALBION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES JUNE MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting community members to attend its monthly membership meeting on Thursday, June 11th at 12:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Edwards County Senior Ce...
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CLAY CITY MAN JAILED ON THEFT AND CRIMINAL DAMAGE CHARGES
A Clay City man is facing felony charges following an investigation into a reported theft and property damage incident in Clay City Township. According to the Clay County Sheriff's Office, deputies re...
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FAIRFIELD LADY MULES TO HOST WE/ME VOLLEYBALL CAMP
The Fairfield Lady Mules Volleyball program will once again host its annual We/Me Volleyball Camp this summer. The camp is scheduled for Thursday, June 25th and Friday, June 26th and is open to...
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OCC OFFERS SUMMER CAMPS TO SPARK CREATIVITY AND HANDS-ON LEARNING
Olney Central College is encouraging students to stay engaged this summer through its Ignite Curiosity Summer Camps, with registration now open for a variety of educational and hands-on learnin...
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DISTRACTED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT PATROL RESULTS ANNOUNCED FOR EFFINGHAM, MARION, WAYNE, AND WHITE COUNTIES
Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Lieutenant Bruce Waggoner, has announced the results of the Distracted Driving Enforcement Patrols conducted throughout Effingham, Marion, Wayne, and Whi...
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