Category Archives: Local News

41-year-old Jonathan R. Attebury of Grayville has been formally charged with burglary, a Class 2 felony, in Edwards County. The charges were filed Tuesday by Edwards County State's Attorney Eric St. L...

FNB Community Bank in Fairfield is alerting the public after reports of counterfeit $100 bills circulating in the area. According to the bank, the fake bills may appear legitimate at first glance but ...

FNB Community Bank in Fairfield will host a community Shred Day event to help residents safely dispose of sensitive documents and protect against identity theft. The event will be held tomorrow (Satur...

The Village of Cisne and Sunrise Sanitation will conduct the annual Spring City Wide Clean Up on Monday. The cleanup service is limited to residents living within the Cisne city limits. Officials ask ...

The City of Fairfield will host its annual Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 2nd at Southwest Park. The festivities will begin at 5:00 p.m. and feature a variety of family-friendly activi...

  Fairfield Chamber of Commerce has announced a full schedule of Independence Day activities set for Saturday, July 4 at Leo French Park. Events will begin with inflatables starting at 12 p.m., f...

Family Dollar, the variety store located at 13 E. Main Street in downtown Albion, is closing its doors for good. The store, situated on the former Borowiak IGA property, is currently liquidating all o...

The Frontier Community College Medical Laboratory Technician Program held its pinning ceremony on Friday, May 15, at 3 p.m. in Bob Boyles Hall. Family, friends, faculty, and community members gathered...

  A Mt. Vernon man was taken into custody Wednesday following the execution of a weapons-related search warrant tied to an aggravated assault investigation. According to the Mt. Vernon Police Dep...

On Monday at 12:00 noon, Judge Brian Shinkle will administer the official oath of office to the new Edwards County Republican Precinct Committee Persons at the Edwards County Courthouse. The public is...