Category Archives: Local News

The Secret Santa Committee, based out of the Fairfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Fairfield, has announced its deadlines and event kickoff for this Christmas season. First, forms have been deli...

The first installment of the 2022 tax bills, payable in 2023 is due today. The final installment is due on November 15. Taxpayers are reminded the treasurer's office is no longer in the courthouse but...

Elm Street in Albion will be closing later this week for pavement work. According to city officials, Elm Street will close starting Wednesday as pavement work will begin. Earlier this year, the city c...

The Albion Senior Center in conjunction with the Edwards County Health Department will be holding a drive thru flu shot clinic on Wednesday of this week. The clinic will be held at the Albion Fire Sta...

Illinois State Police made an arrest last week of a Michigan Man who was wanted on a Warrant. On Thursday, Illinois State Police arrested Victorio O. Beltcher on a warrant out of Berrien, Michigan. Be...

On Saturday, several people were on hand for the unveiling of the new playground at Norris City. The village along with help from Wabash Area Development and several donors were able to fund the proje...

The Flora City Council meets at 4:30 this afternoon at Flora City Hall. Under official business, the council will look to pass a resolution to accept a grant from the Illinois Housing Authority. The c...

Flora Police have released their September report. During the month, police worked 10 accidents, made 4 criminal arrests, 2 local ordinance arrests, 4 traffic arrests, and 2 warrant arrests. The depar...

The City of Flora has released their September Zoning Report According to officials, the city issued 5 residential permits and one commercial permit. Of the residential permits, 2 were for storage bui...

The Illinois chapter of a political advocacy organization is speaking out against a bill that would grant utilities the right-of-first refusal in the construction of transmission lines. The measure, w...