Category Archives: Local News
Grayville City Council Holds Quick Meeting Monday
The Grayville City Council met for what was a fairly light agenda Monday night, covering matters in a short meeting. Along with approval of the routine matters, which included reports from the treasur...
Tony Collins Oct 11, 2023
Pritzker Pledges Support for Israel
Governor Pritzker is pledging Illinois' support for Israel following the Hamas attack. During a gathering yesterday in the Chicago area, the governor said we must honor the many peace-loving Palestini...
Tony Collins Oct 11, 2023
Major Change In Zoning Law Approved By Fairfield City Council
An ordinance amending the zoning code (removing apartments as a special exemption to the B-2 District was approved by the council. The ordinance prohibits residential apartments from being located in ...
Tony Collins Oct 11, 2023
Fairfield City Council Approves 3 TIF Agreements
3 TIF Agreements were approved by the council: They included: $20,000 to Gifford Properties, LLC for remodeling of property at 205 E. Main St. Mr. Gifford will remodel the lower portion of the buildin...
Tony Collins Oct 11, 2023
Wabash General Hospital Announces Reduced Rate Lab Event
Wabash General Hospital hace announced their reduced rate lab events are coming up at three clinic locations During these events, we will be offering various lab tests at a reduced price for a limited...
Tony Collins Oct 10, 2023
Benton Police Report Person Missing
On Monday at 12:55 pm, the Benton Police Department received a report of a missing person identified as Ashley S. Garrett, 31, of Benton. The report was initiated by a family member who has not heard ...
Tony Collins Oct 10, 2023
Albion Large Item Pickup Rescheduled
Officials with the City of Albion have announced that the large load trash pick up that was scheduled this week on Thursday, October 12 has been rescheduled for early morning on Thursday, October 19. ...
Tony Collins Oct 10, 2023
First Installment of Propery Taxes Due in White County on Monday
The first installment of the 2022 tax bills, payable in 2023 is coming up next week. Monday, October 16 is the due date for the first installment of White County taxes. The final installment is due on...
Tony Collins Oct 10, 2023
Information Released on Fairfield Veterans Parade
Officials in Fairfield have released information on the Veterans Parade that is set to take place in November This year's parade is set to take place on Saturday, November 4th at 2 PM. The lineup for ...
Tony Collins Oct 10, 2023
Friends of Fairfield Public Library Holding Book and Bake Sale Saturday
The Friends of the Fairfield Public Library will host a Fall Book and Bake Sale on Saturday, October 14th at 10am in the Fairfield Public Library. At the sale, all books, dvd's and materials will be $...
Tony Collins Oct 10, 2023