The Wayne County Sheriff's Department reported three arrests Wednesday. Eighty-year-old Ruth Randall of Bluford was arrested Wednesday afternoon on a warrant for violation of an order of protection. Randall was booked into the Wayne County Jail and later released with a court date set for September 1 at 1 p.m. Thirty-t...

The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees approved its tentative Fiscal Year 2027 budget along with several agreements, personnel moves and other measures during its Monday night meeting. The tentative budget includes $20.67 million in planned capital spending. A public hearing and final budget adoption...

A small earthquake was recorded late Wednesday night just south of the Ohio River, with some residents in the Metropolis area reporting minor shaking. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the magnitude 2.3 earthquake occurred at approximately 11:35 p.m. Wednesday. The earthquake originated at a depth of approximate...

Partial remains left unidentified following the 1971 Tonti train wreck have been identified as a Chicago-area mother and her three-year-old daughter. The remains were identified as 35-year-old Katherine Marcelin Adams and three-year-old Gladys "Gigi" Adams. The family was surprised by the discovery because re...

Main Street Gym will host a deadlift competition during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest on Saturday, September 19th. The competition will begin at noon in the FNB drive-through lot. Divisions will include Sub Junior for ages 14 to 18, Junior for ages 15 to 23, Open for ages 24 to 40 and Master for ages 40 and older. Men's ...

Fred's Feathered Friends will be among the attractions at this year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. The program is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. on the festival's Main Stage. The appearance will give festival visitors an opportunity to enjoy the feathered performers as part of the opening-day...

The annual Flora Fun Fest Chili Cook-Off will return Saturday, September 19, and organizers are looking for individuals, businesses, churches, clubs and organizations to compete for this year's title. There is no entry fee. Competitors must cook their chili on site, although ingredients may be prepared or pre-cooked be...

Two people have been arrested on felony charges as Illinois State Police investigate the death of an infant in Du Quoin. Perry County court and jail records show Amanda Russell, 28, and Michael Russell, 34, were arrested Wednesday by Illinois State Police. Both are charged with involuntary manslaughter and causing a ch...

Walker's Bluff Winery in Carterville announced Wednesday it will permanently close, with operators citing rising property taxes and continued financial losses. The closure does NOT affect Walker's Bluff Casino Resort. Brad Elders, who operates the winery, said the decision followed receipt of the latest property tax bi...

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon has expanded cardiac care by introducing procedures previously more commonly performed at St. Louis hospitals. Cardiologist Dr. Lincoln Shenje is now performing heart catheterization procedures while utilizing CT scans, ultrasound imaging and other technology in cooperat...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules and Lady Mules Golf vs. Eldorado, Edwards County, and Wayne City at the Fairfield Public Golf Course 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Fairfield vs. New Hope Jasper vs. West Salem Cisne at Albion Wayne City vs. Woodlawn JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL: Fairfield v...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Fairfield at NCOE Jasper at Iuka New Hope vs. Allendale-St. Mary's JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL: Fairfield at NCOE New Hope vs. Albion AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL GOLF: The Fairfield Mules and Lady Mules G...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules and Lady Mules Golf vs. NCOE, Edwards County, and Wayne City at the Fairfield Public Golf Course 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL FALL BASEBALL: Wayne City vs. Woodlawn JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Fairfield at Olney Cisne at Geff JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL: Fairfield at Oln...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Jasper at Geff New Hope vs. Allendale-St. Mary's Cisne at Wayne City JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL: Jasper vs. St. Mary's (Mt. Vernon) New Hope vs. Albion Cisne at Wayne City AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THE WEEKEND: HIGH SCHOOL...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Golf at the Mt. Carmel Lady Aces Invitational 1:00 p.m. Meet the Mules 6:00 p.m. Doors open to the Mule Barn at 5:30pm. o Introductions for Golf, Girls Tennis, Cross Country, Girls Swim and Volleyball in the Mule Barn 6:00 p.m. o Volleyball Scrimmage 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. o Introdu...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Golf at the Mt. Carmel Invitational 1:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Jasper at Allendale-St. Mary's Wayne City vs. Spring Garden JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL: Jasper at Allendale-St. Mary's New Hope at West Salem Cisne at North Clay Wayne City vs. Spring ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Jasper at Bluford New Hope vs. Fairfield Cisne vs. North Clay Geff at Allendale-St. Mary's JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL: Jasper at Bluford New Hope vs. Allendale-St. Mary's Cisne vs. Olney AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Geff at Allendale-St. Mary's Wayne City vs. Albion JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL: Wayne City vs. Albion AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: YOUTH GOLF: On Monday, the First Annual Fairfield Junior Golf Scramble was held at the...