A 39-year-old Opdyke woman was arrested early this (Tuesday) morning by the Wayne County Sheriff's Department on a Wayne County retail theft warrant. Dana M. Cosner was taken into custody shortly before 1 a.m. Tuesday on a warrant issued in Wayne County Circuit Court. Court records show the warrant was issued September...

Wayne County Treasurer Yvette Anderson reminds Wayne County Tax payers that 2025 payable 2026 property tax bills second installment is due Friday, October 16th. Tax payments may be made in person at the Wayne County Treasurer's Office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., placed in the payment drop box on the...

The 9th Annual Fran Carter Memorial Scholarship Carnaby Square Fashion Show will be held Sunday, November 8th at First Christian Church in Fairfield. The fashion show will begin at 2:30 p.m., with doors opening at 2 p.m. Reserved seating is available for $15 per person or $100 for a table of eight. Those attending are ...

The Wayne County Health Department will hold an adult flu vaccination clinic next month at Fairfield City Hall. The clinic is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13th from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Flu shots will cost $30 for those paying out of pocket. The health department also accepts a number of insurance plans, including Aetn...

Carmi Mayor Bill Stendeback resigned from office Monday morning, according to the Carmi City Clerk's Office. City officials say a special meeting will be held Wednesday afternoon to select an interim mayor. The person chosen during the special meeting will serve as mayor until the April 2027 municipal election. The win...

Blue Point Church will celebrate its 129th Homecoming on Sunday with a day of music, worship and fellowship. Activities will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a singing service featuring The Mulkins Family in concert. The group plays a variety of instruments and shares its faith through bluegrass-style Christian music. The Homec...

41st Ministries and the Warriors of the Way, a chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association, are seeking donations for their annual Christmas with a Biker program benefiting children in Wayne County school districts. The two organizations have partnered for the past three years to raise money for the program. Las...

Wabash General Hospital is launching a new monthly support group for women affected by breast cancer. The group is open to women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, are undergoing treatment or are breast cancer survivors. Hospital officials say the meetings will give participants an opportunity to connect with ...

Illinois farmers had 5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending October 4th according to the latest USDA crop report. Statewide, topsoil moisture was rated 11% very short, 24% short, 55% adequate and 10% surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated 12% very short, 26% short, 55% adequate and 7% surplus. The corn harve...

Transportation Service In Deadly Crash Not Registered In Illinois (Belleville, IL) -- Illinois officials say a transportation company involved in a deadly Metro East school van crash last month is not registered in the state. According to the Secretary of State's Office, MVP Transportation isn't registered as a school ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Flora at the Mule Barn (All 3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Wayne City at North Clay JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL STATE TOURNAMENT AT THE OASIS SPORTS COMPLEX IN MARION: SIJHSAA CLASS S STATE TOURNAMENT SEMIFINAL: St. Joe (Ol...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules JV Football at Flora 6:00 p.m. Mules Golfer River Wise at the IHSA Class 1A Sectional at Monticello Lady Mules Golfer Amelia Hopfinger at the IHSA Class 1A Sectional at Roxana Lady Mules Tennis vs. Mt. Carmel at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH ...

LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: HOMECOMING DANCE 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. At the Mule Barn OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE FOOTBALL: Eldorado at Red Hill JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL STATE TOURNAMENT AT THE OASIS SPORTS COMPLEX AT MARION: SIJHSAA CLASS S STATE TOUR...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: HOMECOMING!! Homecoming Parade at 2:00 p.m. Fairfield Mules Football vs. Flora at the Trainyard 7:00 p.m. WFIW's LeMond's Chevrolet Chrysler Pre-Game Show at 6:30 p.m. Homecoming Coronation at Halftime OTHER AREA BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE FOOTBALL GAMES: Edwards County at Sesser-Valier-Wal...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Edwards County at the Mule Barn (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Robinson Invitational 4:30 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis at Flora 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne at Palestine-Hutsonville Way...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Golf at the IHSA Class 1A Regionals at Quail Creek Country Club at Robinson 9:00 a.m. FCHS BATTLE OF THE CLASSES 6:30 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: NO OTHER AREA SPORTS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: The Fairfield Lady Mules wo...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Carmi-White County at the Mule Barn (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. Lady Mules Golf at the IHSA Regional at Quail Creek Country Club at Robinson 9:00 a.m. Lady Mules Tennis at Richland County 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne vs. Webber Wa...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules JV Football at Johnston City 6:00 p.m. Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Mt. Carmel at the Mule Barn (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis vs. Herrin at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 p.m. Mules JV Golf vs. Salem, Woodlawn, and North Clay at the Fairfield Public Golf Course 4:00 p.m....