The Edwards County CUSD #1 Board of Educaton will hold their regular board meeting that was postponed on Thursdau July 27th at 7pm in the AGS cafeteria. The
An orientation meeting for parents and eighth grade students of Albion Grade School and West Salem Grade School who will entering Edwards County High School next fall will take place this Wednesday. The meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria at Edwards County High School. Principal Dale Schmittler, will review important rules for high school students while guidance counselor Kelley Biggs, will discuss course requests and graduation requirements. Nurse Erica Anderson will explain the health requirements for high school. At the meeting, parents will receive more detailed information about courses and scheduling. Immediately following the meeting, the high school will hold an open house. This will be an opportunity to meet the ECHS staff and see the classrooms. Eighth Graders and their parents are urged to attend.
Fairfield Mayor Mike Dreith says he is seeking help from civic groups willing to help with Renew Fairfield, a consolidated effort to clean up the City. It will be held on April 23rd, and the mayor says he needs people willing to volunteer to paint houses, as well as ideas for what houses need work. Appearing on the Community Connection, he says Renew Fairfield will include a variety of offerings outside of the painting including paper and electronics recycling and taking large-items at the Street and Bridge Department. The Fairfield City Council will meet tonight at 6 at City Hall. Aldermen are set to approve the seeking of bids for the construction of a new water tower and the demolition of the existing tower downtown, per Mayor Dreith. He says the new tower will hold about 300,000 gallons of water. He also says it is conceivable the entire project could be completed in 14 to 16 months. The Edwards County Board of Education met last night and presented a plaque of appreciation to long