The Wayne County Board will meet in regular session at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 13th in the upstairs courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse. Among the agenda items, board members will consider appointing Dr. Nicole Fyie to a three-year term on the Wayne County Board of Health, filling the second physician position req...

Edwards County resident Tara Anne Buerster has been elected to the National Epsilon Sigma Phi Board of Directors, the governing body of a professional organization for Cooperative Extension professionals. Buerster serves as County Director for University of Illinois Extension, overseeing Extension programs in Edwards, ...

The Wayne City Village Board voted Monday night to postpone action on a proposed gas rate increase after trustees said additional information was needed before making a decision. Trustee and Treasurer Roger Noe made the motion to table the proposal for one month, citing unanswered questions about minimum charges for in...

Illinois State Police are investigating a death reported earlier this week in Eldorado. According to ISP, the Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 was requested by the Eldorado Police Department at approximately 11:30 p.m. Tuesday to investigate a death in the 800 block of High Street. Authorities have not release...

The Fairfield City Swimming Pool is preparing to wrap up its regular public swim season this weekend. The final day for regular public swimming will be Sunday with pool hours from 1 to 5 p.m. Previously scheduled private parties will continue as planned after the public season ends. In addition, lap swimming and water ...

The attorney for Matthew K. Smith, a 40-year-old former Woodlawn school teacher charged in Jefferson County, is asking a judge to suppress evidence obtained through a search warrant, arguing it was based on an invalid grooming allegation. Smith is charged with one count of grooming and two counts of possession of child...

LEGO enthusiasts of all ages from Southern illinois will gather in Marion this weekend as the Ultimate Brick Show returns to The Pavilion for two days of displays, activities and family fun. The event will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., at The Pavilion, 1602 Sioux Drive. Visito...

Blessed Blooms Flower Farm will host its Farmers Market tomorrow (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to noon. The market will feature a variety of local vendors offering handmade goods, baked items, flowers, produce, and other products. Participating vendors include Girly Pop, Mandys Garden, The Rusty Hoosier, Candie's Creations, T...

Fairfield Community High School has announced a time and location change for its upcoming Fall Sports Parent-Athlete Meeting. The meeting, scheduled for Monday, August 10th will now begin at 7pm instead of the previously announced 6pm start time and will also be held in the Fairfield First Christian Church Multi Purpos...

The public will have the opportunity to enjoy a free afternoon at the Grayville swimming pool on Sunday, August 9th thanks to the generosity of the Broster Cousins. The free swim will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. and is sponsored by Jane Iles, David Broster, Phyllis Wilks, Tom Broster, and Sharon Walden. The sponsors are i...

LOCAL AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: TEAM MARION CAPTURES 2026 COLT WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP: Team Marion is once again on top of the COLT Baseball world after capturing the 2026 COLT World Series championship Tuesday night. Marion defeated Team Bronx, New York, 12-3, in the championship game at Mountain Dew Park, securing th...

LOCAL AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Geff at St. Joe-Olney ***NATIONAL SPORTS*** WEDNESDAY'S SCOREBOARD MLB American League ------- Boston Red Sox 4, Chicago White Sox 0 The White Sox are in an 0-2 series hole to the Red Sox following a 4-0 loss from Fenway. Sean Burke surrendered two runs over four-plus...

***NATIONAL SPORTS*** TUESDAY'S SCOREBOARD MLB American League ------- Boston Red Sox 14, Chicago White Sox 2 The White Sox got embarrassed by the Red Sox 14-2 from Fenway. Davis Martin was sacrificed for five brutal innings as he surrendered nine runs on 10 hits for Chicago, which has dropped two-of-three. The Sox wil...

***NATIONAL SPORTS*** MONDAY'S SCOREBOARD MLB American League ------- Toronto Blue Jays 3, Houston Astros 1 The Chicago White Sox are back on the diamond tonight. The team squares off against Wilyer Abreu and the Red Sox in the first of three games from Fenway. Chicago has won four of its last five games. The Sox were ...

***NATIONAL SPORTS*** SUNDAY'S SCOREBOARD MLB American League ------- Chicago White Sox 9, Tampa Bay Rays 1 The White Sox claimed their three-game set over the Rays after a 9-1 win from Tampa. Everson Pereira led the offense with a home run and finished with four RBIs. Chicago has won four of its last five games and wi...

CENTER STREET SCHOOL ANNOUNCES FALL SPORTS TRYOUT DATES Center Street School has announced tryout dates for its fall sports programs and is encouraging student-athletes to mark their calendars. Softball tryouts will be held Monday, August 3rd from 9 to 11 a.m. at Southwest Park. Baseball tryouts are scheduled for Frida...

LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, JULY 31ST ***NATIONAL SPORTS*** THURSDAY'S SCORBOARD: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Chicago Cubs 4, St. Louis Cardinals 2 10 Innings For the 2nd night in a row, it took extra innings for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs to settle their differences. Unlike last night however...

LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, JULY 30TH ***NATIONAL SPORTS*** WEDNESDAY'S SCORBOARD: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: St. Louis Cardinals 3, Chicago Cubs 2 10 Innings The St. Louis Cardinals snapped their 3-game losing streak with a 3-2 comeback victory over the Chicago Cubs in 10 innings on Wednesday night. The Car...