Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a monetary reward for information related to recent damage at Zions Hill Campground. Authorities report that one or more individuals entered buildings at the campground, located east of Fairfield, and caused damage to several doors. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact...

Wabash Area Development, Inc. (WADI) has announced its 2026 Scholarship Program, offering college and occupational training scholarships to low-income individuals with high academic potential. The scholarships are funded through the Community Services Block Grant, which helps cover tuition, fees, and other program-spec...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital will offer Reduced Rate Lab Testing from July 13th through July 25th at five convenient locations. Hospital officials say the program provides an affordable opportunity for individuals to take a more active role in managing their health through discounted lab services. Patients are encourage...

The Farmland Assessment Review Committee will hold a public hearing regarding 2027 farmland assessments in Wayne County. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12th at 3:00 p.m. and will take place in the small courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse. Jodi Poole, Supervisor of Assessments, is overseeing the process...

Clay County is inviting all community members to the 4th Annual Spring Resource Round-up, taking place at Charley Brown Park on Thursday, May 7th from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. This year's event, themed "To Infinity and Beyond - You've Got a Friend in Us," encourages all deputies and space rangers to join the fun. Th...

The Flora Masonic Lodge is gearing up for its 5th Annual Auction, scheduled for Saturday, May 30th at 10:00 am. This year's event will take place at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Charley Brown Park and promises another exciting lineup of useful and intriguing items up for bid. Donations are being accepted within a 50-...

A Relay for Life bake sale is planned for Saturday, May 9th at the Wayne City Community Building. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and will feature a variety of homemade baked goods, including cookies, brownies, cakes and other treats. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the American Cancer Society through Rel...

North American Lighting, Inc. (NAL) is inviting current employees and retirees to attend an upcoming employee cookout in Flora. The event is scheduled for June 3rd from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at NAL's facility located at 20 Industrial Drive. According to organizers, food and refreshments will be provided, including porkburg...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is inviting the public to attend an upcoming informational meeting about the Safe Families for Children program, aimed at supporting families in crisis. Safe Families for Children is a faith-based volunteer movement that assists parents facing challenges such as homelessness, job loss, or me...

Pictured L to R: Cheyenne Duncan, Conner Perkins, Cody Greathouse, Chloe Iles, Grace McCarty, Hallie Shelton, Bristol Duncan, Josie Shelby, Sydney Williams, Aleah Carlson Members of the Edwards County FFA livestock judging team stayed busy from February through April, competing in a series of contests across the region...

IT'S TIME NOW FOR A LOOK AT LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS. IN LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL ACTION BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS, ON THE SCHEDULE TONIGHT IN PITCHING MACHINE: Erin Braddock Photography vs. LeMond's Chevrolet Friend Oil vs. Ambient Heating & Cooling 14 U: NAPA vs. Rush Appliance Edward Jones-Andrew Diesel...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Softball at Hamilton County 11:00 am OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Frontier Bobcats at Shawnee Community College (Doubleheader) LOCAL SPORTS RESULTS FROM FRIDAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Fairfield 14, Hamilton County 4 Fairfield was led by Tallen Hixenbaug...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball at Hamilton County 4:30pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne at Webber Wayne City at Waltonville HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne at Webber Wayne City at Waltonville JR HIGH TRACK: CISNE BOYS RELAYS: Cisne, Jasper, New Hope, and Wayne City CO...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball at Carmi 4:30pm Lady Mules Softball at Carmi 4:30pm Lady Mules Track at the Lady Mule Invitational at the FCHS Train Yard Track (SENIOR DAY) 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne vs. Wayne City HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne vs. Wa...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Track at the Bulldog Invitational at Carmi 4:00pm Mules Boys Tennis at Mt. Vernon 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne at Woodlawn AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Fairfield vs. Carmi - POSTPONED to Saturday, May 2nd...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball vs. Carmi at Veteran's Field 4:30pm Lady Mules Softball vs. Carmi at Southwest Park 4:30pm (SENIOR DAY) Lady Mules Track at the Lady Indians Invitational at DuQuoin 4:00pm Mules Boys Tennis vs. Salem at the Lakeside Courts 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TO...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Softball vs. Gallatin County at Southwest Park POSTPONED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH TRACK: Fairfield at the Jr. NEC Conference Track Meet at Carmi (Start time moved to 10:00 am) AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THE WEEKEND: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: JV MULES BASEBALL D...

LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: JV Mules Boys Baseball at the Red Hill Tournament 10:00 Lady Mules Softball at Harrisburg - Varsity Game followed by JV Game 11:00 OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: COLLEGE BASEBALL: Frontier Bobcats vs. Kaskaskia College (Doubleheader) COLLEG...