Torrential rainfall Monday led to flooding problems in Clay County and areas to the north and west. Flora recorded 3.25 inches of rain, Louisville 3.44 inches, Clay City 1.34 inches, Iuka 2.43 inches, Effingham County 3.5 inches, Salem 2.65 inches, and Centralia 2.39 inches. In contrast, WFIW Studios east of Fairfield ...

Republic Services will continue normal trash collection routes in Fairfield during the week of Memorial Day, with no delays scheduled for service. Residents are reminded that pickup schedules will remain unchanged for the week beginning Monday, May 25. Meanwhile, Fairfield City Hall will be closed Monday, May 25, in ob...

The Fairfield Public Library is excited to announce the launch of its annual Summer Reading Program, encouraging young readers in grades 1st through 8th to dive into books and meet their reading goals. The program runs from May 23rd to July 10th, with registration open from May 23rd to June 7th. The library welcomes st...

The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Cisne Middle School. Board members are expected to consider several personnel, curriculum, transportation, and student program items during the meeting. Among items on the consent agenda are appro...

The Grayville Memorial Park Pool will officially open for the summer season on Saturday, with swimming available from noon to 8 p.m. City officials also announced a free swim day will be held Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., sponsored by Archie Louise and Larkin Trucking. Pool hours for the summer season will be Sundays f...

Illinois State Police Troop 9 has released results from Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) Patrols conducted in Richland, Wayne, Cumberland, Marion, Fayette, and Effingham counties during April. The patrols targeted impaired driving and illegal alcohol and drug offenses. In total, officers issued 99 written warni...

Straus Family Creamery has issued a recall for several of its ice cream products after discovering that they may contain metal fragments. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), no injuries or illnesses related to this issue have been reported. Customers who purchased the affected ice cream are advise...

Swimming will once again be a popular way for families to cool off and have fun this summer, but medical professionals warn that water activities can quickly become dangerous without proper supervision and safety precautions. Dr. John Voyles of Ascension St. Vincent said drowning can happen much faster than many people...

The Fairfield Lions Club held its third annual car show Saturday at Leo French Park. Despite early rain showers, 51 vehicles were entered in the event. Attendees also enjoyed food from local vendors, a successful silent auction, and music throughout the day. Fairfield Lions Club President Rodrick Vaughan praised the ef...

A reminder to the public that the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Motor Vehicles facility in Fairfield has temporarily relocated to City Hall for the remainder of May while renovations are completed at the licensing office on North Market Street. Officials said the improvements are intended to help streamlin...

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'...

SPORTS FOR MONDAY, MAY 18TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY: 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: Lady Mules Softball at J...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, MAY 16TH LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED - FCHS GRADUATION - 2:00 PM AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM FRIDAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Newton 8, Fairfield 2 Fairfield was led by Logan Tullis who went 2-2, Tallen Hixenbaugh who went 2-3, and Harv Keyser who...

LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Baseball at Newton 4:30 pm Lady Mules Softball vs. Casey-Westfield at Southwest Park 4:30 pm AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK: BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET AT CHRISTOPHER: The Fairfield Mules Boys Track team are Black...

LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Track at the Black Diamond Conference Championship Meet at Christopher 3:00 pm Lady Mules Track at the IHSA Sectionals at Newton 3:00 pm Mules Sportsman Club at the IHSA Bass Fishing Regionals at Rend Lake 6:00 am-2:00 pm HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisn...

LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Softball at Eldorado 4:30 pm Mules Boys Tennis vs. Herrin at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 pm (SENIOR DAY) HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne at Edwards County HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne at Edwards County COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Frontier Lady Bobcats vs K...

LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Baseball at NCOE 4:30 pm Lady Mules Softball at NCOE 4:30 pm HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne vs. Odin SENIOR DAY Wayne City vs. Galatia SENIOR DAY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne vs. Odin SENIOR DAY Wayne City vs. Galatia SENIOR DAY AREA SPORTS RESULTS...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL RESULTS FROM SATURDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: PITCHING MACHINE: Taco Tierra 18, LeMond's Chevrolet 17 Erin Braddock Photography 20, Ambient Heating & Cooling 11 14 U: Fairfield Masonic Lodge 5, NAPA 4 Potts Family Pharmacy 12, Rush Appliance 2 LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TO...