Category Archives: Local News
West Nile Virus Reported In Flora
The Clay County Health Department has been informed that a bird specimen collected in Flora on June 10th has tested positive for West Nile virus after being submitted for testing at the ...
Mark Wells Jul 01, 2024
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL'S EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JUNE 2024
Each month, Fairfield Memorial Hospital takes the time to honor an employee as the Employee of the Month. The Employee of the Month is nominated by their peers as someone who has provide...
Mark Wells Jul 01, 2024
ALBION CITY COUNCIL MEETS TONIGHT
The Albion City Council meets tonight at 7pm at Albion City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. Our Edwards County correspondent, Mark Curtis will be at the meeting tonight and we w...
Mark Wells Jul 01, 2024
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE FALL ACADEMIC HONORS
Frontier Community College has released its academic honor lists for the Spring 2024 Semester. Three lists have been established by Illinois Eastern Community Colleges to indicate students who ...
Mark Wells Jul 01, 2024
Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission Staff Members Attend Broadband Summit
Staff members Taegan Garner and Jeff Vaughan from the Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission recently participated in the Illinois Connected Broadband Summit. The summit featured a ...
Mark Wells Jul 01, 2024
JURY TRIAL SET FOR MONDAY, JULY 1ST CANCELLED IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
The jury trial set for Monday, July 1st in Wayne County Circuit Court is cancelled. Jurors not need to report on July 1st. Please report on Monday, July 8th at 8:30 am unless notified ot...
Mark Wells Jul 01, 2024

REGISTRATION AND OPENING DAY ANNOUNCED FOR FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT #112
Fairfield Public School District #112 will conduct registration for all students in preschool through 8th grade on July 17th at North Side School. Enter through the cafeteria doors on the North end of...
Shawn Schlag Jul 01, 2024 Kzenon / Depositphotos.com
EDWARDS COUNTY MOBILE HOME TAXES DUE BY JULY 31ST
Edwards County Treasurer, Jennifer Thomason is reminding residents that Edwards County Mobile Home Taxes will be due by July 31st. Starting August 1st, there will be a $25 penalty fee added every thir...
Shawn Schlag Jul 01, 2024
CAVE IN ROCK FERRY HAS A NEW AGREEMENT
A new agreement has been finalized for the Cave In Rock Ferry. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and IDOT have been in discussions with the Ohio River Ferry Authority (ORFA) in ...
Mark Wells Jul 01, 2024
Illinois Residents Warned About Firework Safety And Regulations
As the fourth of July approaches, Illinois residents are reminded to prioritize regulations and safety when it comes to fireworks. In the state of Illinois, the majority of consumer fire...
Mark Wells Jul 01, 2024