Category Archives: Local News

FCHS STUDENT COUNCIL ANNOUNCES DRESS UP DAYS FOR HOMECOMING WEEK
Fairfield Community High School's Student Council has released the schedule for dress up days during this year's homecoming week. Students are encouraged to participate and show their school spirit by...
Mark Wells Oct 07, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS DRIVE-THRU FLU SHOT CLINIC FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
The Wayne County Health Department will host a Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic for both children and adults on Monday, October 13th. The clinic will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 405 N. Basin Road...
Mark Wells Oct 07, 2025

EDWARDS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPOINT MELANIE KNIGHT AS NEW COUNTY CLERK
On Monday, the Edwards County Commissioners voted to appoint Melanie Knight as the new Edwards County Clerk. Knight previously served as deputy clerk under Mary Beth Smith, who resigned last week. Kni...
Mark Wells Oct 07, 2025

ALBION CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP FROM MONDAY NIGHT
The Albion City Council met for their monthly meeting last (Monday) night and here with a recap of the meeting, our Edwards County Correspondent, Mark Curtis.
Mark Wells Oct 07, 2025

WAYNE CITY HIGH SCHOOL NAMES AVERY BARNARD OCTOBER SENIOR OF THE MONTH
Wayne City High School has announced Avery Barnard as the October Senior of the Month. Avery is the daughter of Kirk and Kendra Barnard. Avery is actively involved in a variety of clubs and organizati...
Mark Wells Oct 07, 2025

CISNE HIGH SCHOOL FFA TO HONOR LOCAL VETERANS WITH VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST
The Cisne High School FFA Officers will host their first annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Monday, November 10th at the Cisne Community Center. The event will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and is d...
Mark Wells Oct 07, 2025

​MCLEANSBORO ANNOUNCES DATES FOR CITYWIDE CLEAN-UP IN OCTOBER
The City of McLeansboro is preparing for its annual Citywide Clean-up, offering residents an opportunity to dispose of unwanted items. Residents may bring their items to the light plant at 312 West Ma...
Mark Wells Oct 07, 2025

60TH FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI DINNER TO BE HELD OCTOBER 18TH
The Fairfield Community High School Alumni Association invites all former attendees of FCHS to gather for an evening of memories, reconnection, and celebration at the 60th FCHS Alumni Dinner, held Sat...
Mark Wells Oct 06, 2025

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2025-2026 LIHEAP ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) are encouraging families across Illinois to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps income-eli...
Mark Wells Oct 06, 2025

CITY OF ALBION ANNOUNCES FALL CLEAN UP DAY FOR RESIDENTS IS THURSDAY
The City of Albion and Sunrise Sanitation have announced a Fall City Wide Clean Up event to take place on Thursday, October 9th. This annual service is available exclusively to Albion residents living...
Mark Wells Oct 06, 2025