Category Archives: Local News

NUMEROUS FIRE DEPARTMENTS RESPONDS TO LATE-NIGHT STRUCTURE FIRE ON W CAMP GROUND ROAD IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
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...
Mark Wells Feb 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 Feb 24, 2026

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AT REND LAKE RECRUITING FOR SUMMER CONSERVATION POSITIONS
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...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2026

FIRST BRANDS GROUP ANNOUNCES MORE PLANT CLOSURES AMID FINANCIAL CRISIS
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...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2026

ALBION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST COMMUNITY SUPPORT EVENT AT EDWARDS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
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...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2026

WAYNE CITY MATTERS HOSTS COMMUNITY MEETING TO PLAN 2026 EVENTS TONIGHT
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...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2026

NARCAN INFORMATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM TO BE HELD AT FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
A Narcan Information and Education Program will take place at the Fairfield Public Library on Wednesday, February 25th at 5:00 p.m., offering vital overdose response training to the community. The eve...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2026

EDWARDS COUNTY REPUBLICANS TO HOST DARREN BAILEY ENDORSEMENT EVENT IN ALBION
The Edwards County Republicans are inviting the community to a special endorsement event in support of Darren Bailey for Governor. The gathering will take place on Thursday from 4:00 to 4:30 PM at 19 ...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2026

TWO AREA MEN ARRESTED FOR CANNABIS POSSESSION DURING EARLY MORNING TRAFFIC STOP IN CARMI
Just after 4 a.m. on Saturday, Carmi Police conducted a traffic stop on Highway 14 at Industrial Drive resulting in the arrest of two local men on cannabis-related charges. Authorities report that 19-...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2026

MT. VERNON OUTLAND AIRPORT SELECTED AS TERMINUS FOR 2026 AIR RACE CLASSIC-LARGEST AVIATION EVENT SINCE 1973
Mt. Vernon Outland Airport (KMVN) has been chosen as the Terminus host site for the 2026 Air Race Classic, marking the largest aviation event at the airport since the famed Blue Angels air show in 197...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2026