Category Archives: Local News
FCHS Superintendent Bob Wells Warns of Funding Shortfall
During the July 17th Fairfield Community High School Board meeting, FCHS Superintendent Bob Wells warned that funding cuts would be coming due to Illinois state budget shortfalls. Superintendent Wells...
Jul 31, 2025
Johnsonville Community Days is Coming Up
The Johnsonville Ruritan Club will kick off Johnsonville Community Days 2025 with an exciting Truck Pull on Friday, August 1, 2025, starting at 6:30 p.m. The event features a $25 hook fee and welcomes...
Jul 31, 2025
Thunder and Chrome for Freedom" Show Set for Saturday
Motorcycle and car enthusiasts are invited to rev their engines for a cause at the "Thunder and Chrome for Freedom" Car & Motorcycle Show and BBQ Cook-Off on Saturday, August 2nd at the Olney Cour...
Jul 31, 2025
10 Step to Keep Your Home Safe When You're Away
Families nationwide are taking their final vacations of summer, and empty homes are potential targets for burglars. The website "How Stuff Works" offers ten tips for those getting ready to be away fro...
Jul 30, 2025
Red Cross Says Blood Donations Drop During the Summer
The American Red Cross continues to face a major blood shortage. According to the Red Cross, as a rule, donations fall off between May and August. To make matters worse, they say they are seeing the l...
Jul 30, 2025
Investigation Continues into Fairfield Pool Break-In
The Fairfield Police Department continues to investigate an early morning break-in at the Fairfield City Pool. According to reports, early last Wednesday morning, intruders were discovered at the pool...
Jul 30, 2025
New Arrest Made in Mt. Vernon Shooting
The Mt. Vernon Police Department has identified and arrested another suspect in connection with the early morning shooting that occurred on Sunday in the 600 block of South 15th Street. Jamaro J. Kemm...
Jul 30, 2025
Authorities Respond to Two Vehicle Accident
The Albion Rural Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident near the intersection of County Road 450 and Illinois Route 130 early Tuesday afternoon. A male and female were extricated from a v...
Jul 30, 2025
Edwards County 4-H Sheep and Goat Show Results
The Edwards County 4-H Sheep Show was held Monday, July 28th. In the Hampshire Division Gabe Wyatt showed the Champion Ram and Ewe. In the Corriedale Division, Emmitt Spray had the Champion Ewe and Re...
Jul 30, 2025
FCC Extends Application Deadline for Nursing Scholarships
Frontier Community College (FCC) has extended the application deadline for two nursing scholarships to Friday, August 1. The Clemence Elizabeth Cox Scholarship and the Debra Jean Withrow Scholarship a...
Jul 30, 2025