Category Archives: Local News

NORTH SIDE PTO TO HOST SPRING OPEN HOUSE SPAGHETTI DINNER AND RAFFLE THURSDAY
The North Side Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is inviting the community to its Spring Open House Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, March 26th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at North Side Grade School. Those atte...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

WEBBER HIGH SCHOOL'S NATHANIEL MARLOW LEAVES HISTORIC MARK ON AND OFF THE BASKETBALL COURT, WILL SPEAK DURING A YOUTH EVENT AT THE BRIDGE CHURCH WEST OF FAIRFIELD SUNDAY, MARCH 29TH
Area communities and youth are encouraged to attend a special worship event to be held on Sunday, March 29th at 6pm at The Bridge Church, located on IL Hwy 15 west of Fairfield. Webber High School Sen...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

NEW HOPE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION DATE
New Hope School has announced that Kindergarten registration will be held on Friday, March 27th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This registration is for all students who will be entering kindergarten this...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

TRI-STATE FOOD BANK TO HOLD MOBILE DISTRIBUTION IN ALBION WEDNESDAY
The Tri-State Food Bank in Evansville is expanding its outreach this month by adding a Mobile Food Distribution event in Albion. Tomorrow (Wednesday, March 25th), the Tri-State Food Bank truck will be...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

EASTER EGG HUNTS BRING SPRINGTIME FUN TO MT. ERIE AND ALBION
Families in Mt. Erie and Albion are invited to join in the springtime excitement as two festive Easter egg hunts are set to delight children and the community. Albion is gearing up for Bunny Palooza! ...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

BOIL ORDER LIFTED FOR FAIRFIELD AREA BETWEEN CLARENCE AVENUE AND AIRPORT ROAD
The City of Fairfield has announced that the boil order previously in effect for residents and businesses located between Clarence Avenue and Airport Road has been officially lifted. The announcement ...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

CHASE SHELTON RECOGNIZED AS STATE FFA PROFICIENCY WINNER
Chase Shelton, from Edwards County High School was selected recently as the State FFA Proficiency Winner in Forage Production. Chase Shelton is a member of the Edwards County FFA Chapter of the Illino...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

BLUE POINT CHURCH TO HOST SENIOR GROCERY GIVEAWAY THURSDAY
Blue Point Church, located north and west of Cisne, will hold a Senior Grocery Giveaway this Thursday, March 26th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the church. The event is free for anyone age 60 and ...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

BONE GAP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HOLD ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ FUNDRAISER
The Bone Gap Volunteer Fire Department will have their annual chicken BBQ fundraiser on Saturday, March 28th beginning at 4pm at the Bone Gap Firehouse. The event will feature a menu of 1/2 BBQ chicke...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

YOUTH INVITED TO KITCHEN SKILLATHON COMPETITION IN ALBION
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...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026