The Western Wayne Water District has announced that the boil water order issued Thursday, October 29, for a portion of its service area near Keenes has been lifted. The order had affected customers along County Highway 13, beginning at 1087 County Highway 13, north of the Mennonite Church, and extending south to 1005 C...

Daylight Saving Time will come to an end on Sunday, giving most Americans an extra hour of sleep as clocks are turned back one hour. Residents are reminded to set their clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night. The official time change takes place at 2 a.m. Sunday, when clocks move back to 1 a.m., ma...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital has named Casey Stallard, a Physical Therapist Assistant in the hospital's Therapy Services Department, as its October 2026 Employee of the Month. Stallard was recognized for her dedication to patient care, positive attitude, and ability to build meaningful relationships with the patients an...

Two Wayne County men were arrested Wednesday night by the Wayne County Sheriff's Department. 49-year-old Michael A. Vaughan of Fairfield was arrested Wednesday at approximately 9:53 p.m. by Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies. According to jail records, Vaughan was taken into custody on a Wayne County warrant in connection...

A popular Fairfield restaurant is preparing to expand its operations in the coming weeks. Chava's Cantina and Grill, located at 5 Williamson Drive on Fairfield's west side, is planning an expansion that will provide additional space for its bar area and introduce video gaming machines. Restaurant owner Chava Galva says...

The Village of Geff will celebrate Halloween on Saturday with a special community gathering at Old Town Hall in the Village Park during the village's designated trick-or-treat hours. Trick-or-treating in Geff will take place from 5 until 8 p.m., with residents and families invited to stop by Old Town Hall for food, ref...

Three defendants received probation sentences Thursday in Wayne County Circuit Court in Fairfield. 23-year-old Cole W. Ruedeman of Albion was sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to an amended charge of criminal trespass to a residence, a Class A misdemeanor. A second count in the case was dismisse...

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is reminding area veterans that assistance is available to help them navigate benefits, services, and resources they may be entitled to receive. Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Service Officer Donald L. Bielecki II is available to assist veterans seeking info...

TNT Hunting in Mount Erie will host its annual Free Pheasant Hunt tomorrow (Saturday) The event will begin at 8 a.m. and is open to kids age 15 and under. Organizers say hot dogs, chips and drinks will be provided free to participants. For more information, contact Rick or Dennis Taylor at 618-854-2771.

Feed My Sheep in Fairfield will host a Fall Party on Saturday, October 31, beginning at 5 p.m. The event will take place at 200 West Main Street in Fairfield and will feature a bonfire, along with a chili and soup cook-off. Prizes will be awarded to winners in both the chili and soup categories. In addition to the cook...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH SPORTS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: IHSA CLASS 2A JOHNSTON CITY REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: The Fairfield Lady Mules saw their outstanding volleyball season come t...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Benton at the IHSA Class 2A Regional Championship at Johnston City 6:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: IHSA CLASS 1A NORTH CLAY REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Cisne vs. Toledo-Cumberland IHSA CLASS 1A OBLONG REGIONAL: S...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NONE OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL REGIONALS: IHSA CLASS 1A NORTH CLAY REGIONAL: Cisne vs. Edwards County St. Elmo-Brownstown vs. Toledo-Cumberland IHSA CLASS 1A OBLONG REGIONAL: Wayne City vs. South Central Lawrenceville vs. Oblong AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. West Frankfort at the IHSA Class 2A Johnston City Regional 7:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL REGIONALS: IHSA CLASS 2A JOHNSTON CITY REGIONAL: Benton vs. Vienna IHSA CLASS 1A NORTH CLAY REGIONAL: Cisne vs. Cowden-Herrick Edwards Count...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: There will be a Girls Wrestling, Parent/Athlete meeting tonight at 5pm in the FCHS cafeteria. Those girls interested in participating are encouraged with their parents to attend the meeting. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: New Hope at St. Joe Geff vs. Iuka Cisne ...

LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: IHSA Class 3A Playoff - Fairfield Mules vs. Staunton Bulldogs at the Trainyard 2:00 p.m. WFIW's LeMond's Chevrolet Chrysler Pre-Game Show begins at 1:30 p.m. on WFIW 104.9, wfiwradio.com and tocsportsnetwork.com Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL: JASPER SHOOTOUT: GIRLS (JV): - New Hope vs. Olney GIRLS - Wayne City vs. Olney BOYS - Wayne City vs. Iuka BOYS - Flora vs. Bluford GIRLS - Jasper vs. Flora COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Frontier Bobcats vs. Southwestern Illino...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at Cisne (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. (Final regular season game) Lady Mules Tennis Player Wren Braddock will be at the IHSA Class 1A State Tournament at Buffalo Grove OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: Geff vs. Spring Garden Cisne at Flora JR HIGH GIR...