Western Wayne Water has issued a boil order for a portion of its customers near Cisne. The boil order, issued today (Thursday) affects customers along County Road 1650 North, beginning at 872 County Road 1650 North and extending east to 1031 County Road 1650 North. The boil order will remain in effect until further not...

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Southern Illinois from 11am today (Thursday) through 8pm Sunday. Dangerously hot conditions are expected throughout the period, with daily heat index values reaching between 105 and 110 degrees. Forecasters say little relief is expected over...

A 62-year-old Albion man pleaded guilty to a theft charge Tuesday in Wayne County Circuit Court. Gerald Amerman pleaded guilty to the Class A misdemeanor and was sentenced to two years of probation plus court costs. Amerman was also ordered to stay away from the victim's premises and pay $500 in restitution. He was giv...

Fairfield Community High School will host Meet the Mules Night tomorrow (Friday) night giving the community an opportunity to meet this year's fall athletes while supporting the FCHS Alumni Association. The Alumni Association will have merchandise available for purchase in the gym lobby and near the football field. T-...

Land of Lincoln Legal Aid will bring its Mobile Justice program to several area communities offering free civil legal assistance to qualifying residents. The mobile clinic will visit Wayne and Clay counties on August 25th and November 5th. Attorneys will be available at the Fairfield Public Library from 10 a.m. to 12:3...

The Fairfield Masonic Lodge will host a drive-thru lunch and dinner fundraiser on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Wayne County Courthouse Square in Fairfield. Meals are $15 and include a pork chop, green beans, scalloped potatoes, and a roll. Proceeds from the event will support the Fairfield Masonic Lodge and its...

Organizers of the 2026 Fairfield Fall Fun Fest are reminding vendors to reserve their space for this year's festival, which will be held September 16th-19th. To guarantee a booth location, vendor applications, contracts, and payment must be submitted by Saturday. Organizers note that vendor spaces are limited and will...

The Wayne County Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee is inviting the public to its Brats and Burgers Fundraiser on Saturday, September 12th The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the south side of the Wayne County Courthouse in Fairfield. The menu will include bratwursts, porkburgers, chips, and drinks, with o...

Illinois corn development continues to progress ahead of the five-year average in some categories, while soybean development remains near or slightly ahead of its normal pace. According to the USDA's latest crop progress report, 14% of Illinois corn had dented as of the week ending Aug. 9, compared with the five-year a...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has launched a pilot program aimed at making disability parking placards easier to obtain while a new state law expands eligibility for meter-exempt parking. The new law allows legal guardians who transport individuals with disabilities who are unable to drive to qualify fo...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Golf at the Mt. Carmel Invitational 1:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Jasper at Allendale-St. Mary's Wayne City vs. Spring Garden JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL: Jasper at Allendale-St. Mary's New Hope at West Salem Cisne at North Clay Wayne City vs. Spring ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Jasper at Bluford New Hope vs. Fairfield Cisne vs. North Clay Geff at Allendale-St. Mary's JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL: Jasper at Bluford New Hope vs. Allendale-St. Mary's Cisne vs. Olney AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Geff at Allendale-St. Mary's Wayne City vs. Albion JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL: Wayne City vs. Albion AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: YOUTH GOLF: On Monday, the First Annual Fairfield Junior Golf Scramble was held at the...

LOCAL AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: AREA SPORTS SCORES FROM THE WEEKEND: JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Patoka 14, Jasper 0 Doubleheader Game 1 Jasper 9, Patoka 6 Doubleheader Game 2 Geff 13, Field 11 Geff 11, West Salem 9 (Geff Eagles Baseball) ***NATIONAL SPORTS*** SUNDAY'S SCOREBOARD MLB American League ------- Chicago White Sox 5...

LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Jasper vs. Patoka DOUBLEHEADER Geff vs. Field Geff vs. West Salem Major League Baseball Friday: St. Louis 3 Colorado 2 Chicago Cubs 6 Kansas City 4 Cleveland 8 Chicago White Sox 2 NY Mets 6 Pittsburgh 4 Toronto ...

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...