(The Center Square) – The Illinois Department of Agriculture is hiring to help farmers and landowners in conservation efforts. The Illinois Natural Resources Conservation Service from the U.S. Department of Agriculture .
The Edwards County Courthouse was cleared and evacuated yesterday morning for about three hours after a report of a suspicious package left near a courthouse door. The Secretary of State Bomb Squad was called to x-ray the unmarked, hand-sealed package, and their inspection found no suspicious items. Courthouse offices were cleared to open near noon, but court cases scheduled for yesterday were continued. 26-year-old Brodey I. Murbarger appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court yesterday morning. His attorney, Christian J. Baril, asked to continue the motion hearing on a change of location for the trial, which had been the purpose for the meeting. Hearing no objection from Assistant Attorney General Myra Yelle-Clark or State's Attorney Kevin Kakac, Judge Michael Molt continued the hearing to July 12th at 10 a.m. Baril said the defense was in the process of gathering evidence in support of its motion for a change of venue, but it was having technical difficulties converting it to the p
The Fairfield Banking Company and The Victorian on Main are sponsoring, Fairfield's NEW 1st Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest. Age Categories are 9 and under (may use kits provided by Fairfield Banking Co.), 10-15, and 16-adult. Prizes will be awarded for each age category: 1st Place will win $100, Second Place $50, and Third Place $25. Each entry must be personally decorated by the individual submitting the entry. Kits for ages 9 and under may be picked up at the FBC, a limited number are available. GB Houses must be completed and submitted to the FBC during regular business hours December 1-4 (No entry will be accepted after the close of business on Dec 4). Winners will be announced on December 6th. Prize winning houses will be on display beginning December 8th at FBC through December. All other entrees will be on display at various businesses in Fairfield. Contestants must pick up their entrée at the display location no later than January 7th. The first Annual Pic
(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced that January 7th, 2022, is the deadline to apply for the Conser.