Category Archives: Local News
U.S. TRACTOR AND COMBINE SALES CONTINUE TO SLIDE IN DECEMBER
Recent data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers shows a sharp decline in U.S. sales of agricultural machinery. In December, total tractor sales dropped 14.8%, while combine sales fell by 4...
Jan 22, 2026
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT: HEAVY SNOW AND ICE EXPECTED ACROSS THE REGION
The National Weather Service says a Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from late Friday night through Sunday morning for portions of Southern Illinois, Southwest Indiana, Western Kentucky, and South...
Jan 22, 2026
COVER CROP COFFEE SHOP BRINGS COMMUNITY TOGETHER FOR BREAKFAST AND CONSERVATION
Farmers and community members are invited to the Cover Crop Coffee Shop, happening Wednesday, February 18th from 8 a.m. to noon at the House of Prayer, located at 230 North 5th Street in Albion...
Jan 22, 2026
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE SECOND ANNUAL BOBCATS BASEBALL FIRST PITCH DINNER TOMORROW (FRIDAY) NIGHT
Frontier Community College will host its second annual Bobcats Baseball First Pitch Dinner, sponsored by FNB tomorrow (Friday) night at 6 p.m. at the Fairfield First Christian Church. The event...
Jan 22, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION TO HOLD REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING TONIGHT
The regular meeting and public hearing of the Edwards County School Board of Education will be held tonight at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in Room 122 (Band Room) at Edwards County K-12. The...
Jan 22, 2026
REPUBLICAN GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE DARREN BAILEY "TAKE BACK ILLINOIS" BUS TOUR IN THE AREA
Republican candidate for Governor Darren Bailey, along with his running mate Aaron Del Mar is currently in the middle of the "Take Back Illinois - For The People" tour through Saturday aiming t...
Jan 22, 2026
NEW HOPE GRADE SCHOOL BOARD SETS SPECIAL MEETING FOR MONDAY
The New Hope School Board will hold a special meeting Monday afternoon (January 26th) at 4pm. The agenda includes the call to order and roll call, along with an opportunity for visitors to speak. Unde...
Jan 22, 2026
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT ON AGING SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR 2026 SENIOR ILLINOISANS HALL OF FAME
The Illinois Department on Aging is now accepting nominations for the 2026 class of the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame, which recognizes the achievements of Illinois residents aged 65 and older. Each...
Jan 22, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT NEWS TUESDAY
A 28-year-old Olney man, Adam Zuber, appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court on Tuesday, where he admitted to violating a previous probation order. Zuber was originally placed on 18 months probation af...
Jan 21, 2026
FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETS TUESDAY NIGHT
The Fairfield Grade School Board of Education met last (Tuesday) night with several key items on the agenda. In the superintendent's report, the district has received 57 percent of its revenue and spe...
Jan 21, 2026