Wayne City High School's yearbook, The Chieftain, has earned national recognition after being selected for inclusion in the prestigious Jostens Look Book 2026, a publication that showcases some of the best yearbook designs and storytelling from schools across the country. Yearbook adviser Kelli Keen and her staff recen...

The Fairfield Public Library is inviting children and families to kick off the summer with a series of fun and educational activity mornings throughout June and early July. The events, which will feature special guests and hands-on programming, begin at 10 a.m. on scheduled days. The summer lineup includes: Wednesday, ...

The Albion Public Library is kicking off its Summer Story Hour program for kids ages 4 to 10, starting Wednesday. Story Hour will be held each Wednesday morning from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the library, located at 6 North 4th Street in Albion. Children can look forward to stories, crafts, and snacks, with guest speakers...

Frontier Community College has released its academic honor lists for the Spring 2026 Semester. Illinois Eastern Community Colleges recognizes students for academic excellence through three honor lists: the Chancellor's Academic Honors List, the President's Academic Honors List, and the Dean's Academic Honors List. To q...

Edwards County Correspondent, Mark Curtis has a recap of last (Monday) night's Albion City Council meeting.

The Village of Cisne and Sunrise Sanitation will conduct the annual Spring City Wide Clean Up on Monday, June 8th. The cleanup service is limited to residents living within the Cisne city limits. Officials ask residents to place approved items neatly at the curb no later than the evening before cleanup day. Several ite...

The U.S. Department of Justice is pursuing $286 million in unpaid tariffs and penalties from First Brands Group, the former parent company of Champion Labs in Albion, according to recent filings in a Delaware bankruptcy court. Federal prosecutors allege that First Brands Group deliberately undervalued goods imported fr...

The 15th Annual West Salem Freedom Celebration 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run is set to take place on Saturday, June 27th in West Salem. The event will kick off with race day registration and check-in from 7a.m. - 7:45 a.m. at the West Salem First Christian Church parking lot. The Kids Fun Run, open to children 10 and un...

Fairfield Mules Football is returning to the airwaves this fall as WFIW-FM 104.9 once again becomes the home of Friday night football for the 2026 season. Listeners can tune in each week for live play-by-play coverage, color commentary, and postgame interviews with coaches. In addition to radio broadcasts, all Fairfiel...

The Fairfield Public Swimming Pool is set to launch its new Water Volleyball League, giving local residents an opportunity to enjoy friendly competition while cooling off during the hot summer months. League games will begin Tuesday and will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 PM at the Fairfiel...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY: T-BALL: Vaughan's Tire vs. LeMond's Chrysler Carter Turf & Tractor vs. Peoples National Bank CSI Insurance vs. Joe's Body Shop 11 U: Top Dog Diesel Repair vs. DiMaggio's Hayes Plumbing vs. Lions Club La Fuente vs. Carter Trucking FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE ...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: Erin Braddock Photography vs. Friend Oil Taco Tierra vs. FNB Community Bank LeMond's Chevrolet vs. Ambient Heating & Cooling 14 U: NAPA vs. Fairfield Masonic Lodge Potts Family Pharmacy vs. Rush Appliance FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR MOND...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, MAY 30TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: LeMond's Chevrolet vs. FNB Community Bank Friend Oil vs. Taco Tierra 14 U: Potts Family Pharmacy vs. Fairfield Masonic Lodge NAPA vs. Edward Jones-Andrew Diesel LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO E...

YOUTH SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: 11 U: Top Dog Diesel Repair 10, La Fuente 5 Mt. Vernon Dream Homes 9, Hayes Plumbing 3 LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL SECTIONAL CH...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: T-BALL: Vaughan's Tire vs. Carter Turf & Tractor Peoples National Bank vs. Doug Aman-State Farm LeMond's Chrysler vs. CSI Insurance 11 U: Top Dog Diesel Repair vs. La Fuente Hayes Plumbing vs. Mt. Vernon Dream Homes FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY:...

YOUTH SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: 11 U: Fairfield Banking Company 9, Dimaggio's 7 Carter Trucking 13, Lions Club 6 FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE: COACH PITCH: Hayes Plumbing 6, Taco Tierra 0 LeMond's Chrysler 6, NAPA 1 MINORS: G&E Home Inspection 14...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY: T-BALL: Joe's Body Shop vs. Carter Turf & Tractor CSI Insurance vs. Doug Aman-State Farm LeMond's Chrysler vs. Vaughan's Tire 11 U: DiMaggio's vs. Fairfield Banking Company Lions Club vs. Carter Trucking FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY: T-BALL: Stewa...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: Friend Oil vs. FNB Community Bank Erin Braddock Photography vs. Taco Tierra 14 U: Rush Appliance vs. Edward Jones-Andrew Diesel Potts Family Pharmacy vs. NAPA LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH ...