Author Archives: Mark Wells

Marjorie "Mamaw" Chitwood, 85, of Albion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, at Wabash General Hospital with her family at her bedside. Marge was born in Dixon Precinct, Illinois, t...

The National Weather Service reports that breezy southerly winds today (Tuesday) are ushering much warmer air into the Tri-State region. Gusts of over 30 miles per hour are expected, leading to elevat...

The Fairfield Rotary Club has announced it will award up to four (4) one-time scholarships of $750 each to graduating seniors from Fairfield Community High School who plan to enroll in a post-secondar...

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is inviting area residents to learn more about career opportunities within IDOC at an upcoming Community Job Fair & Recruitment Event. The event will ...

Late Monday night, multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire on W Camp Ground Road near Bonnie in Jefferson County. The incident prompted a MABAS 52-40 callout, bringing in extensive res...

Youth ages 8-18 from Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties are invited to showcase their kitchen know-how at the upcoming Kitchen Skillathon. This fun and educational competition wil...

The US Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake has announced an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in conservation and natural resources. The Corps is recruiting for Student Conservation Ass...

First Brands Group, the parent company of Champion Laboratories in Albion, has announced the closure of two additional manufacturing plants as the company faces mounting financial difficulties. The Te...

  The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce is stepping up to support the local community during a challenging time by organizing a special Job Fair event on Wednesday, March 4th from 10am to 4pm at th...

Community members are invited to help shape the future of local events as Wayne City Matters hosts a planning meeting for the year 2026. The meeting will take place tonight (Tuesday) at 6:30 PM at the...