The 2026 Edwards County Mobile Home Tax Bills are due by July 31st. Payments can be made in person at the Edwards County Collector's Office, 50 E Main Street, Suite 11, Albion, IL 62806, during office hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Residents may also mail payments to the same address or use the dro...

Registration is now open for the Tiny Tot Division of the 2026 Cisne Reunion Pageant. The pageant is open to children ages 3 through 5 who live within the North Wayne School District. Eligible 5-year-olds must be entering kindergarten during the 2026-27 school year. Practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays begi...

Construction is underway in Fairfield on Ameren Illinois' Mt. Vernon Area Reliability Project, a $150 million effort designed to strengthen electric service across the region. Current work is focused on the new Kays Substation, located off Southwest Seventh Street. The substation is named in honor of Congressional Meda...

Area youth are invited to attend the free Mules Football Youth Camp on Wednesday, July 15th at the Fairfield Community High School football field. The camp will focus on football fundamentals and will be led by Fairfield Community High School coaches and players. Camp sessions will be divided by grade level. Students e...

Grayville Medical Clinic is inviting patients and community members to a Patient Appreciation Day on Tuesday, July 14th. The come-and-go event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and offers an opportunity to meet the clinic's providers and staff while touring the facility. Guests will enjoy free pork chop sandwiches, c...

A new vintage clothing store is set to open later this month in downtown Fairfield. Third Street Vintage will be located at 111 Third Street in the former Sparklight building across from the Wayne County Courthouse. The business is owned by partners Creson White and Garin Lee, who say the store will specialize in vinta...

Blue Point Church will host a "Star-Spangled Sunday" celebration on Sunday, July 5th, as part of America's 250th birthday observance. The event will begin with a greeting time at 9:30 a.m. in the church gym featuring donuts and breakfast drinks. A patriotic outdoor worship service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. ...

James Adams Robin Turner The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation has arrested two people following the discovery of human remains in Lake Mattoon. Twenty-six-year-old James Adams and 62-year-old Robin Turner have each been charged with Concealme...

Fairfield will celebrate America's 250th birthday tomorrow (Saturday) with a full day of family activities at Leo French Park. The Fairfield City Pool will offer free admission from 1 to 5 p.m., and inflatable attractions will be available throughout the day for children and families to enjoy. A free community picnic w...

The Wayne County Fair returns with a full schedule of livestock shows, entertainment, grandstand events, and family activities at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. Some 4-H shows have already been completed, but more activities begin today with FFA member and family check-in from 4 to 9 p.m. at the 4-H Barns. Tomorrow (Sat...

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LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: 11 U TOURNAMENT: SILVER BRACKET: 3RD PLACE GAME: Lions Club vs. La Fuente CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: DiMaggio's vs. Hayes Plumbing YOUTH SPORTS RESULTS FROM WEDNESDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: 11 U TOURNAMENT: GOLD BRACKET: 3RD PLACE GAME: Mt....

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY: 11 U TOURNAMENT: GOLD BRACKET: 3RD PLACE GAME: Top Dog Diesel vs. Mt. Vernon Dream Homes CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: Carter Trucking vs. Fairfield Banking Company FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY: COACH PITCH TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP: Hopper's Backhoe Service v...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY: 11 U TOURNAMENT: SILVER BRACKET: DiMaggio's vs. Lions Club Hayes Plumbing vs. La Fuente FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY: COACH PITCH TOURNAMENT: Hoppers Backhoe Service vs. Fairfield National Bank Peoples National Bank vs. LeMond's Chrysler MINORS LEAGUE...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: 11 U TOURNAMENT: GOLD BRACKET: Carter Trucking vs. Top Dog Diesel Fairfield Banking Company vs. Mt. Vernon Dream Homes 14 U ALL-STARS DOUBLEHEADER: GAME 1 at 5:30 p.m. GAME 2 at 7:30 p.m. FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR MON...

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YOUTH SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: 11 U: Fairfield Banking Company 10, Hayes Plumbing 1 Top Dog Diesel Repair 18, Lions Club 1 Mt. Vernon Dream Homes 5, DiMaggio's 2 FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE: COACH PITCH: Hoppers Backhoe Service 16, Peoples Nationa...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: 11 U: Hayes Plumbing vs. Fairfield Banking Company Lions Club vs. Top Dog Diesel Repair Mt. Vernon Dream Homes vs. DiMaggio's FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: COACH PITCH: Hoppers Backhoe Service vs. Peoples National Bank Hayes Plumbing vs. Taco Tierra...