Category Archives: Local News
NINTH DELAY FOR FORMER WABASH COUNTY DEPUTY CHASE CHEADLE'S PRELIMINARY HEARING; NOW SET FOR JANUARY 8TH
The long-delayed preliminary hearing for former Wabash County Sheriff's Deputy Chase Cheadle has been postponed once again, with the court now setting a new date of January 8th. This marks the ninth d...
Dec 15, 2025
SHIPPING DEADLINES APPROACH FOR CHRISTMAS PACKAGE DELIVERY
As the holidays approach, time is running out for anyone finishing up their holiday orders. Major shipping providers-UPS, FedEx, and USPS-have announced their recommended last days to ship packages to...
Dec 15, 2025
FDA REPORTS BOTULISM OUTBREAK IN INFANTS LINKED TO BYHEART BABY FORMULA
Dozens of infants across the United States may have contracted botulism after being exposed to tainted ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula, according to the Food and Drug Administration. As of last...
Dec 15, 2025
WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR "WILLY WONKA" MUSICAL
Wabash Valley College and the Wabash Valley Arts Council are excited to present their upcoming production of "Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka," directed by Amanda Andrews. The show is set to entertain audien...
Dec 15, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY RACCOON ROUNDUP ANNOUNCES SECOND COLLECTION DATE FOR TOMORROW
The Wayne County Raccoon Roundup has announced its second collection date, scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, December 16th) from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Participants can bring raccoon tails to the Wayne...
Dec 15, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU RACCOON ROUNDUP SECOND COLLECTION DATE SET FOR THURSDAY
The Edwards County Farm Bureau has announced its second "Raccoon Roundup" date, aimed at helping manage the local raccoon population. Community members are invited to participate by turning in raccoon...
Dec 15, 2025
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL EVENT NIGHT WITH SANTA, LIVE NATIVITY, HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT SATURDAY NIGHT
The Festival of Lights will have a special holiday event night on Saturday, December 20, from 4:30 to 7:30p.m. at Leo French Park, offering families and community members a festive evening filled with...
Dec 15, 2025
FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW TAX LEVY, POLICY UPDATES, AND SCHOOL REPORTS AT TONIGHT'S (MONDAY) DECEMBER MEETING
The Fairfield Grade School Board of Education will hold its regular meeting tonight (Monday) in the Center Street School Boardroom. The session will begin with the call to order and roll call, followe...
Dec 15, 2025
ALBION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES ESSAY CONTEST WINNER
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to serving the Edwards County community by promoting and supporting both new and existing business developments. Congratulations to Chase Shelton, who ...
Dec 15, 2025
NORTH WAYNE SCHOOL BOARD SET TO DISCUSS TAX LEVY, RESIGNATIONS, AND DISTRICT FEASIBILITY STUDY AT DECEMBER MEETING
The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 17th at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at Cisne Middle School...
Dec 15, 2025