Category Archives: Local News
ILLINOIS FARMERS KEEP HARVEST ON PACE DESPITE DRY CONDITIONS
According to the USDA, Illinois farmers are making steady progress with the corn and soybean harvests, even as dry weather continues to impact field conditions. Corn Harvest: 5% harvested, slightly ah...
Sep 17, 2025
FIRE IN THE HOLE GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR THIS SATURDAY
The Noble-Wakefield Fire Department will host its annual "Fire in the Hole" Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 20th at the Richland Country Club in Olney. The day will begin with registration at 1...
Sep 17, 2025
BOIL ORDER LIFTED FOR WESTERN WAYNE WATER DISTRICT
The boil water order for all Western Wayne Water District customers has been lifted. Officials report that the water supply is now safe for human consumption.
Sep 17, 2025
JUDGE REJECTS PRETRIAL RELEASE AGREEMENT FOR FAIRFIELD MURDER SUSPECT
Circuit Judge Denton Aud has rejected an agreement that would have allowed first-degree murder suspect Kaine Nino of Fairfield to be released from jail under pretrial conditions. At a pretrial hearing...
Sep 17, 2025
BURN BANS IN EFFECT ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTIES AND VILLAGES
Due to dry conditions, burn bans are now in place across several southern Illinois counties. County-wide burn bans include: Bond, Fayette, Clinton, Marion, Clay, Crawford, Lawrence, Washington, Edward...
Sep 17, 2025
ENERGY ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS OPEN OCTOBER 1ST FOR PRIORITY HOUSEHOLDS
Wabash Area Development, Inc. (WADI), administrator of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Saline, Wabash, Wayne, and White counties, has announced t...
Sep 17, 2025
ALBION ARTISAN FESTIVAL SET FOR SATURDAY
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Artisan Festival on Saturday, September 20th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse Square in Albion. This year's festival will feat...
Sep 17, 2025
ALBION ARTS COUNCIL TO HOST INAUGURAL BRICK RUN COLOR EVENT SATURDAY
The Albion Arts Council invites the community to participate in its first annual Albion Artisan Brick Run on Saturday, September 20th, starting at 9:00 a.m. The event will feature both a 5K and 10K co...
Sep 17, 2025
CUTEST BABY CONTEST COMING TO THE ARTISANS FESTIVAL IN ALBION
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Artisans Fall Festival, featuring the Edwards County's Cutest Baby Contest. This charming event invites local families to showcase thei...
Sep 17, 2025
CLAY CITY ANNOUNCES FALL CLEANUP DUMPSTERS FOR RESIDENTS
The Village of Clay City will provide fall cleanup dumpsters for village customers only from September 19th through October 5th. Items that cannot be disposed of include motors, electronics, tires, pa...
Sep 17, 2025