A Fairfield man currently serving a prison sentence for a fatal Wayne County crash is attempting to withdraw his guilty plea. Jeremy L. Tucker, an inmate at Centralia Correctional Center, appeared in court last week before Judge Denton Aud, with Wayne County State's Attorney, Kyle Ellis representing the state, regardin...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department reported three recent arrests. 48-year-old Michael Trent Thomason of Cisne was arrested Friday afternoon on charges of public indecency and disorderly conduct. Thomason was transported to and lodged in the Wayne County Jail pending a court appearance. Authorities also arrested 43-y...

The Volunteer Firemen's Association of West Salem Inc. is set to host its Freedom Celebration America 250 on Saturday, June 27th and Sunday, June 28th. The event promises a weekend packed with family fun, community spirit, and patriotic festivities. Those attending can also participate in the Sunday 50/50 drawing and e...

The Volunteer Firemen's Association of West Salem, Inc. is excited to announce the annual Car, Truck, & Tractor Show on Sunday, June 28th in downtown West Salem. The event will showcase the top 50 vehicles from 1900-2001, awarding Best of Show/Class honors, as well as the top 25 vehicles from 2002-2026 and the top ...

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, ...

Frontier Community College is inviting students in grades 6-8 to take part in a hands-on cooking class and team food challenge designed to teach basic culinary and nutrition skills. The class will be held June 1st through June 5th from 10am to 12 noon. The program, offered in partnership with the University of Illinois...

Young wrestlers from grades K-12 will have the chance to learn from top collegiate athletes at the Fairfield Wrestling 2-Day Camp, scheduled for June 25-26 at Fairfield Community High School. Hosted by the Fairfield Mules Wrestling program, the camp promises expert training, skill development, and hands-on instruction ...

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) invites students in grades 1-12 to ignite their curiosity this summer with a variety of engaging and educational youth summer camps. The camps, designed to spark creativity and foster new skills, will be offered across several community college locations. IECC Youth Summer Cam...

The 18th Annual Made New Ride for Recovery will roll into Fairfield on Saturday, June 6th, hosted by Not Your Ordinary Church (NYOC) at 120 North Street. This community event welcomes all vehicles and aims to support recovery efforts in the area, inspired by the spirit of 2 Corinthians 5:17. Registration for the ride b...

USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is surveying over 90,000 producers nationwide to gather data on crop acreage and stock levels as of June 1st. Results will be released on June 30th. This survey helps ensure accurate and transparent agricultural data, supporting decisions by farmers, researchers, a...

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'...

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...