Category Archives: Local News
FORMER MARION COUNTY CORONER RELEASED TO HOME CONFINEMENT AWAITING TRIAL ON CHILD ABUSE CHARGES
Troy Cannon, the former Marion County Coroner, has been released from the Jefferson County Jail and placed under strict home confinement while awaiting trial on seven serious counts of child abuse inv...
Jul 17, 2025
ALBION ARTS COUNCIL TO HOST INAUGURAL BRICK RUN COLOR EVENT SEPTEMBER 20TH
The Albion Arts Council invites the community to participate in its first annual Albion Artisan Brick Run on Saturday, September 20th, starting at 9:00 a.m. The event will feature both a 5K and 10K co...
Jul 17, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING UPDATE FROM LAST (WEDNESDAY) NIGHT
The Wayne County Democratic Party met last (Wednesday) night at the Wayne County Courthouse. Upcoming Events include participation at Cisne Reunion, Geff Frontier Days, Fairfield Fall Fun Fest,...
Jul 17, 2025
COMFORT INN & SUITES CONSTRUCTION WEST OF FAIRFIELD SLATED TO BEGIN IN THE FALL
Construction on a new 4-story Comfort Inn & Suites on Fairfield's west side is expected to begin this fall, according to Fairfield Mayor Gary Moore. The project, led by a developer f...
Jul 16, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ARREST ALBION WOMAN TUESDAY
Tuesday afternoon, the Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 34-year-old Tera Singh of Albion on a Wayne County warrant. Singh faces charges of two counts of retail theft and one count of forgery...
Jul 16, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY FAIR RETURNS JULY 23RD-AUGUST 2ND WITH MONSTER LINEUP OF EVENTS
Get ready to "Have a Monster Time" at the 2025 Edwards County Fair, happening July 23 through August 2 in Albion. This year's fair promises a thrilling mix of family fun, entertainment, motorsports, a...
Jul 16, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY 4-H AUCTION HELD DURING WAYNE COUNTY FAIR
Sixty-eight Wayne County 4-H members showcased and sold their livestock projects last week during the Wayne County Fair as part of the annual Wayne County 4-H Auction. Sponsored by the Wayne County 4-...
Jul 16, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY FAIR TO HOST CAR, TRACTOR, & ATV SHOW JULY 26TH
The Edwards County Fair is revving up for its annual Car, Tractor, and ATV Show on Saturday, July 26th on the Edwards County Courthouse square in Albion. With the theme "Vintage Wheels, Timeless Appea...
Jul 16, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY 4-H SHOWS CONTINUES DURING UPCOMING EDWARDS COUNTY FAIR
Edwards Country 4-H Shows continue during the upcoming Edwards County Fair with a full schedule of livestock and animal shows, highlighting months of care and training by local youth. Events will be h...
Jul 16, 2025
ILLINOIS IMPLEMENTS NEW CDL MEDICAL CERTIFICATION PROCESS WITH FMCSA INTEGRATION
Illinois joined the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) National Registry Integration Initiative as of June 30th, changing how Commercial Driver's License (CDL) medical certification...
Jul 16, 2025