Category Archives: Local News

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER SET FOR MAY 24TH IN FAIRFIELD
NYOC (Not Your Ordinary Church) is organizing a Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, May 24th, at Lakeside Park in Fairfield, with games beginning at 10am. Teams can enter for $40, and t...
Mark Wells May 06, 2025

TOMATO RECALL ISSUED OVER RISK OF SALMONELLA
An Indiana-based company has issued a recall of tomatoes sold by Gordon Food Service stores across eleven states due to potential salmonella contamination. The FDA announced the alert on Saturday for ...
Mark Wells May 06, 2025

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...
Mark Wells 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....
Mark Wells 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 ...
Mark Wells 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...
Mark Wells 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...
Mark Wells 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...
Mark Wells 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...
Mark Wells 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...
Mark Wells May 06, 2025