Category Archives: Local News

ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN RETURNS TONIGHT WITH MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF RAIN AND STORMS
The National Weather Service says a brief stretch of dry weather today will give way to a much more active pattern beginning late tonight. Multiple waves of showers and thunderstorms are expected to m...
Mark Wells 4h ago

JOSHUA ROCKETT TRIAL OPENS IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT ON MULTIPLE SEX-ABUSE CHARGES
Jury selection wrapped up Tuesday in the pending trial of 38-year-old Joshua R. Rockett of Fairfield who faces multiple felony sex offense charges in Wayne County Circuit Court. Rockett remains free u...
Mark Wells 4h ago

FCHS BOARD APPROVES NEW COURSES, STAFFING CHANGES, AND FUND TRANSFERS AT NOVEMBER MEETING
The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education met Monday night for its regular November meeting. Key actions taken by the board included the board approving new course offerings for the 2025-...
Mark Wells 4h ago

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA BRINGS HOLIDAY JOY TO ALBION COMMUNITY DECEMBER 13TH
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce, Albion Fire Department, and Edwards County Farm Bureau are spreading holiday cheer with their annual "Breakfast with Santa" event. The festive gathering will take ...
Mark Wells 4h ago

EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING RECAP FROM MONDAY NIGHT
The Edwards County School Board held their November meeting Monday night. Here with a recap of that meeting is our Edwards County correspondent, Mark Curtis.
Mark Wells 4h ago

RIBBON CUTTING & GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION SET FOR NEW FAIRFIELD BUSINESS TODAY
A ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration will be held this (Wednesday) afternoon at 4:00 p.m. for Brady Beauty Bar & Co., located at 111 W. Main Street in Fairfield. Owner Emma brings a pass...
Mark Wells 4h ago

HEART OF THE HOLIDAYS PARADE SET FOR DECEMBER 13TH IN ALBION
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual "Heart of the Holidays" Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 13th celebrating all of the community's hometown heroes, including milit...
Mark Wells 4h ago

ENFIELD VILLAGE BOARD HANDLES PERSONNEL, EASEMENT ISSUE IN SPECIAL MEETING
The Enfield Village Board met in a brief special session Monday night to address unfinished business from last week's regular meeting. Trustees approved the hiring of Michael Jodon for the Utilities D...
Mark Wells 4h ago

ILLINOIS LAUNCHES MOBILE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND STATE ID PROGRAM TODAY
The State Of Illinois allowing residents to store their identification on eligible iPhones and paired Apple Watches beginning today. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias' office says the rollout will ...
Mark Wells 4h ago

FLORA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PRESENTS "A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM" DECEMBER 6TH & 7TH
The Flora Church of the Nazarene invites area residents to experience "A Night in Bethlehem" on Saturday and Sunday, December 6th and 7th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 12 Parsons Lane, just off Highway 50 in F...
Mark Wells 4h ago