Category Archives: Local News
WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE OFFERS HANDS-ON ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS TRAINING AND FREE MICROSOFT EXCEL CLASS FOR BEGINNERS
Wabash Valley College is proud to offer two valuable learning opportunities this May designed to boost workforce skills and support lifelong learning. Explore AC and DC Electrical Systems, a co...
May 06, 2025
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PLANTING PROGRESS REPORT
The USDA's latest planting progress report for Illinois indicates notable activity ending the week of May 4th. Farmers had 2.7 days suitable for fieldwork, with above-normal temperatures averaging 59....
May 06, 2025
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST 47TH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY FRIDAY NIGHT
Frontier Community College will hold its 47th Annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 9th, in the East Gymnasium at Fairfield Community High School. The ceremony will begin promptly at 7:00pm The ...
May 06, 2025
ALBION CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP FROM MONDAY NIGHT
The Albion City Council met for their regular monthly meeting last (Monday) night and here with a recap of the meeting is our Edwards County Correspondent, Mark Curtis Mayor Wes Harris b...
May 06, 2025
CITY OF ALBION HYDRANT FLUSHING SCHEDULE RELEASED
The City of Albion Water Department has begun flushing fire hydrants. Residents are advised to check for discolored water before doing laundry during this period. Hydrant Flushing Schedule: May 6th: N...
May 06, 2025
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH MONITORING MEASLES OUTBREAK IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is now monitoring a measles outbreak in Southern Illinois, where four cases have been confirmed locally. Two new cases were reported over the weekend, a...
May 06, 2025
UNDERSTAFFING AT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RAISES SAFETY CONCERNS DURING STORM SEASON
Understaffing at National Weather Service (NWS) offices across the country-and locally-is raising serious safety concerns as storm season reaches its peak. The NWS is tasked with monitoring and issuin...
May 06, 2025
DENSE FOG ADVISORY UNTIL 9AM FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a DENSE FOG ADVISORY until 9am this morning for portions of Southern Illinois along and east of I-57, Southwest Indiana, and parts of West Kentucky n...
May 06, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT NEWS
23-year-old Daniel Robert Gibbs of Wayne City was arrested Thursday night by Wayne County Sherriff's Deputies on a Gibson County Indiana warrant for Failure to Appear. According to court records, Gibb...
May 05, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF SCRAMBLE SET FOR MAY 23RD
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Golf Scramble on Friday, May 23rd, with tee times available at 8am and 1pm. The event will take place at the Fairfield Country Club Golf Cours...
May 05, 2025