Category Archives: Local News

GRAYVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHRISTMAS PARADE SET FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH
The Grayville Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, November 30th. The theme this year is "A Christmas Rock' n Eve" The parade line-up will be at Meadowbrook with the parade set ...
Mark Wells Nov 05, 2024

VA AT THE HOPE CENTER IN ALBION WEDNESDAY
The VA will be at the Hope Center Wednesday November 6th at 9 am. This service is for ALL veterans and their families. The Hope Center is located at 23 West Cherry in Albion. This is for Edwards Count...
Mark Wells Nov 05, 2024

ALBION CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP FROM MONDAY NIGHT
The Albion City Council met for their regular monthly meeting last (Monday) night. Here with the details is our Edwards County correspondent, Mark Curtis.
Mark Wells Nov 05, 2024

BOIL WATER ORDER IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF GRAYVILLE
The City of Grayville has declared a boil water advisory for the entire town due to a significant water leak in the downtown area. City officials have shut down the water wells to address the issue. O...
Mark Wells Nov 05, 2024

ELECTION DAY, POLLS OPEN UNTIL 7PM TONIGHT
Today is Election Day and despite there are no races of interest in the county, Wayne County Clerk, Liz Ann Woodrow says that her office has been very busy with early voting as voting is heavy and thi...
Mark Wells Nov 05, 2024

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HOST VETERANS DAY COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH
Each year, Fairfield Memorial Hospital recognizes and appreciates all Veterans who have fought for our freedom. Therefore, in honor of their service, Fairfield Memorial Hospital wishes to offer a day ...
Mark Wells Nov 05, 2024

COX HONORS MOTHER BY AWARDING FCC NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
Front Row L to R: Curtlyn Hayes, Tiffany Hughes, and Dakota Stecyk Back Row L to R: Rebecca Young, Luke Harl - FCC Foundation President, Rachel Ewing CNO of FMH, Jerry Cox, Julie Bullard - Allied Heal...
Mark Wells Nov 05, 2024

SECRET SANTA FORMS FOR WAYNE COUNTY NOW AVAILABLE AT HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The Secret Santa committee based out of the Fairfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church would like to remind the community that forms are now available at the Wayne County Health Department if you wish t...
Mark Wells Nov 05, 2024

SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PLANS FOR NEW REMOTE APPEARANCE PILOT PROJECT
Pictured (Left to Right Standing): Chief Judge Melissa Morgan; Second Circuit Judge Matthew Hartrich; Supervising Senior Program Manager, Access to Justice Division, Sarah Song; Deputy Director, Acces...
Mark Wells Nov 05, 2024

GOVERNOR'S BUDGET OFFICE PROJECT S LARGE DEFICIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
The Illinois Economic and Fiscal Policy Report indicates a significant budget challenge for fiscal year 2026, with a projected shortfall of $3.2 billion. The Governor's Office of Management and Budget...
Mark Wells Nov 05, 2024