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Updates to FMH COVID vaccination clinics to the public

Fairfield Memorial Hospital has postponed their March 3 rd COVID vaccination clinic to March 4 th due to delays in shipments to the Illinois National Guard. No changes in the March 5 th COVID vaccination clinic are anticipated at this time. With this delay, FMH has also been notified that th…

Albion gas stations to sell hard liquor

The passing of a long-time member of the Albion City Council in mid-February led to confusion during a vote on the sale of hard liquor in within the city’s gas stations during the council’s March regular session Monday night.

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$1,150 WADI Scholarship Available

Wabash Area Development Inc., in coordination with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, through the Community Services Block Program, announces the availability of one scholarship per county int he amount of $1,150 to be made available to income eligible students in …

AGS collection for St. Jude’s set for next week

AGS will not be going door to door this year to collect money for the St. Jude Children's Hospital. However, Feb. 8-12 will be a collection week for St. Jude. We will have dress up days and to dress up you must pay $1 every day you dress up and a bucket for money collection will be available…

Young Leader Scholarship applications available

The Edwards County Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee is accepting applications for their collegiate scholarship or scholarships amounting to at least $750, to be awarded to at least one student.  

ECHS FFA member Rylan Robb to advance to district level in Job Interview

Recently, members of the Edwards County FFA, Kassidi Metcalf and Rylan Robb participated in the Job Interview CDE. Kassidi participated in JV and Rylan participated in Varsity. In this event, members have to prepare a resume and cover letter, fill out a job application, do the interview itse…