Category Archives: Local News

BOIL WATER ORDER ISSUED FOR PARTS OF WESTERN WAYNE WATER DISTRICT
Western Wayne Water District, which serves parts of Wayne County-including rural areas near Cisne and Wayne City-issued a boil water order on Wednesday. The order affects Red's Lake, from the corner o...
Mark Wells Jan 15, 2026

CHANGES COMING TO THE HOPE CENTER IN ALBION AS COMMUNITY SUPPORT CONTINUES
Changes are on the horizon for the HOPE Center in Albion as they reaffirm their commitment to serving the community's most vulnerable residents. The HOPE Center remains open every Wednesday at 9:00 a....
Mark Wells Jan 15, 2026

WAYNE CITY MATTERS TO HOST COMMUNITY BINGO NIGHT ON FEBRUARY 6TH
Residents are invited to join in the fun and support community events at the upcoming Bingo Night, set for February 6th at the Wayne City Community Building. For a night full of fun and the chance to ...
Mark Wells Jan 15, 2026

USDA REPORTS RECORD U.S. CORN PRODUCTION IN 2025; SOYBEAN AND WHEAT STOCKS ALSO RISE
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has estimated that American corn farmers produced more than 17 billion bushels of corn in 2025, setting a new record for the nation. The estimate, which excee...
Mark Wells Jan 15, 2026

FAIRFIELD MAN PLEADS GUILTY IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT MONDAY
In Wayne County Circuit Court on Monday, Judge Matt Vaughn sentenced 34-year-old Skyler Lamberson of Fairfield after Lamberson pled guilty to Disorderly Conduct. Lamberson was placed on one year of re...
Mark Wells Jan 14, 2026

REPUBLICAN GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE DARREN BAILEY ANNOUNCES "TAKE BACK ILLINOIS" BUS TOUR WITH 19 STOPS, THREE LOCALLY
Republican candidate for Governor Darren Bailey, along with his running mate Aaron Del Mar, has announced plans for a five-day statewide bus tour later this month. The "Take Back Illinois - For The Pe...
Mark Wells Jan 14, 2026

EDWARDS & WABASH COUNTY FARM BUREAUS TO HOST LAND LEASE PROGRAM JANUARY 27TH IN ALBION
The Edwards and Wabash County Farm Bureaus will host a special land lease program on Tuesday, January 27th at 8:00 a.m. The event will be held at the Farm Bureau office located at 15 South 5th Street ...
Mark Wells Jan 14, 2026

VILLAGE OF CISNE SEEKING FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE FOR UTILITY MAINTENANCE
The Village of Cisne has announced that it is currently accepting applications for a new full-time employee. The position will focus on the maintenance of the village's Gas, Water, and Sewer systems. ...
Mark Wells Jan 14, 2026

TALYNN EATON NAMED JANUARY EDWARDS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT OF THE MONTH
(Pictured L to R: Hayley Perry, Emily Spray, Aiden McDowell, Owen Lynch, Talynn Eaton, Chase Shelton, Cody Greathouse, Quentin Pike, Aidan Roosevelt, Parker Biggs) Congratulations go out to Tal...
Mark Wells Jan 14, 2026

GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL TABLES SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSE DECISION FOR THE SMOKIN' PIG
The debate over whether The Smokin' Pig should be allowed to serve alcohol two hours earlier on Sundays continued Monday night, as Grayville city leaders once again delayed a final decision on the mat...
Mark Wells Jan 14, 2026