Category Archives: Local News

GEFF FRONTIER DAYS SET FOR THIS SATURDAY
The schedule for Geff Frontier Days sponsored by the Geff Ruritan Club has been set for Saturday, September 7th in the Geff park with a full day of events. 8:30am-10am: Car and Truck Show (Contact Bri...
Mark Wells Sep 03, 2024

QUILT SHOW TO BE HELD DURING GEFF FRONTIER DAYS
A new event is coming to Geff Frontier Days this year. A Quilt Show will be held at the Geff Town Hall this Saturday, September 7th. Quilts need to be brought in that morning between 8:30 am and 9:30a...
Mark Wells Sep 03, 2024

U.S. REPRESENTATIVE MIKE BOST RELEASES MOBILE OFFICE HOURS
Mobile office hours for U.S. Representative, Mike Bost have been released. Officer hours will be from 10am to 3pm during the month of September at various locations in Southern Illinois. Locally, in W...
Mark Wells Sep 03, 2024

Decline in Labor Union Participation in Illinois
A recent report indicates a decrease in labor union participation across Illinois. According to the State of the Unions 2024 report, the unionization rate in the state fell by 2.3 percentage points be...
Mark Wells Sep 03, 2024

QUILT SHOW TO BE HELD DURING GEFF FRONTIER DAYS
A new event is coming to Geff Frontier Days this year. A Quilt Show will be held at the Geff Town Hall on Saturday, September 7th. Quilts need to be brought in that morning between 8:30 am and 9:30am ...
Mark Wells Sep 02, 2024

Wayne County Yield Tour Scheduled for Tomorrow (Tuesday, September 3rd)
The Wayne County Corn/Soybean Yield Tour has been set for tomorrow (Tuesday, September 3rd). Gregg Barnard, Corn Grower President notes this will be the 41st year for the tour. It was first held in 19...
Mark Wells Sep 02, 2024

ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE MOBILE DMV UNIT COMING TO ALBION
The Illinois Secretary of State Mobile DMV Unit will be coming to Albion on Wednesday, September 4th from 10am to 2pm at the Edwards County Courthouse. Services offered will be new and renewal Identif...
Mark Wells Sep 02, 2024

WAYNE COUNTY SENIOR CENTER FALL FUNDRAISER SCHEDULED
The Wayne County Senior Center Fall Fundraiser fish dinner sale is scheduled for Friday, September 6th. The event begins at 5pm until they sell out and this will be DRIVE THRU only. Fish dinner includ...
Mark Wells Sep 02, 2024

EDWARDS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 3RD
A meeting of the Edwards County Commissioners will be held tomorrow (Tuesday, September 3rd). Some of the items on the agenda include; approval of minutes from the previous meeting, a funding resoluto...
Mark Wells Sep 02, 2024

Dr. Lawrence Speir Joins Wabash General Hospital as Chiropractor
Wabash General Hospital is among the few hospitals that employ a chiropractor, and the addition of Dr. Lawrence Speir has proven to be highly beneficial. During a recent meeting the Wabash General Hos...
Mark Wells Sep 02, 2024