46-year-old, Stacey R. Robbins of Fairfield, a former speech pathologist for the Fairfield Grade School District, is still awaiting her first court appearance after being charged with making false claims of a cancer diagnosis in order to solicit donations despite being formally charged with felony theft and deceptive p...

A rural home near Orchardville in extreme northeastern Jefferson County was destroyed by fire on Sunday morning. Firefighters were called to the residence on Depeche Road, about five miles southwest of Orchardville, around 9:19 a.m. When crews arrived, the house was already fully engulfed in flames. The cause of the fi...

Here are the latest river stage readings for the region: Little Wabash east of Fairfield: 25.40 feet (Flood stage: 17 feet) Currently above flood stage. Skillet Fork at Wayne City: 5.53 feet (Flood stage: 15 feet) Well below flood stage. Little Wabash at Main St. in Carmi: 21.10 feet (Flood stage: 27 feet) Below flood ...

The Fairfield Public Golf Course will host a Par 3 Scramble on June 6, with the event sponsored by COUNTRY Financial representative Alex Atwood. The tournament will feature a two-man scramble format with an entry fee of $50 per player. Participants will also have the option to enter skins for an additional $10. Registr...

The Geff Ruritan Club will be holding a Fish Fry on Friday, May 29th from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Geff Ruritan Building. The menu features fish, baked beans, hush puppies, slaw, and a drink-all for just $15 per plate. Everyone is invited to come out, enjoy a great meal, and support the Geff Ruritan Club.

Brookstone Estates of Fairfield is stepping up to support the fight against Alzheimer's with a special Pork Burger Sale fundraiser. The event will take place on June 6th from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (or until sold out) at the Save-A-Lot parking lot in Fairfield. In addition to the porkburger sale, there will be a tracto...

Several Albion area churches are teaming up to provide free sack lunches for children as part of the Albion Summer Lunch Program. The initiative begins June 1st and continues through July 24th, with lunches distributed at the Albion Pagoda on the Edwards County Courthouse Square. Lunches will be served Monday through F...

Homestead Vineyards in West Salem is set to host its annual Freedom Festival on June 27th at 1785 County Road 775 East. The event kicks off with live music from Jake Perry from 1 to 3 p.m., followed by the TCB Band from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is $10, and attendees can enjoy food from the Beer Bones BBQ food truck, as we...

The Albion Public Library is kicking off its Summer Story Hour program for kids ages 4 to 10, starting Wednesday, June 3rd. 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...

The McLeansboro City Pool is gearing up for the 2026 summer season with updated hours, party options, and special pricing for community members looking to beat the heat. The pool is set to open on Thursday, May 28th with an open swim from 12 noon to 5pm. The pool will be open to the public Thursday through Saturday fro...

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 ...

LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, MAY 23RD LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: IHSA CLASS 1A EDWARDS COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Edwards County vs. Lawrenceville IHSA CLASS 1A WALTONVILLE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Waltonville vs....

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: 11 U: Carter Trucking 11, La Fuente 1 Mt. Vernon Dream Homes 13, Lions Club 0 LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: IHSA CLASS 1A SOUTH CENTRAL REGION...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: T-BALL: Joe's Body Shop vs. Peoples National Bank LeMond's Chrysler vs. Carter Turf & Tractor 11 U: Carter Trucking vs. La Fuente Mt. Vernon Dream Homes vs. Lions Club LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL RESULTS FROM WEDNESDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: PITCHING MACHIN...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: Erin Braddock Photography vs. FNB Community Bank Taco Tierra vs. Ambient Heating & Cooling 14 U: Edward Jones-Andrew Diesel vs. Potts Family Pharmacy Fairfield Masonic Lodge vs. Rush Appliance LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: BROUGHT TO YO...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY (Weather Permitting): T-BALL: Vaughan's Tire vs. CSI Insurance Doug Aman-State Farm vs. Carter Turf & Tractor 11 U: Carter Trucking vs. Fairfield Banking Company Hayes Plumbing vs. Top Dog Diesel Repair LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL RESULTS FROM MONDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'...