The Fairfield City Band will kick off its annual Summer Concert Series Thursday evening in Fairfield. Concerts will be held each Thursday at 7 p.m. on the south side of the Wayne County Courthouse lawn throughout the summer season. A patriotic concert will wrap up the summer series on Thursday, July 2nd. In the event o...

A Chicago man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to a domestic battery charge in Wayne County Circuit Court. Xavier Miller, 40, entered a guilty plea via Zoom before Judge, Evan Owens from Franklin County to Domestic Battery, a Class 4 felony. Under the terms of a sentencing agreement, Miller was sentenced to two...

A Woodlawn woman was arrested late Thursday morning by the Wayne County Sheriff's Department. According to authorities, 25-year-old Taylor Gutzler was taken into custody on a Wayne County warrant for violation of conditions of pretrial release. Gutzler is also facing charges of two counts of driving under the influence...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Russell as the organization's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective June 1st. Randy Russell earned his Master of Business Administration from Ball State University in December 2003 and his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics, with a ...

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 today (Monday) and continues through July 24th, with lunches distributed at the Albion Pagoda on the Edwards County Courthouse Square. Lunches will be served Monday thr...

Fairfield Community High School (FCHS) has announced its Honor Roll for the spring 2026 semester, recognizing students for their academic achievements. To qualify for the Honor Roll, students must earn at least a 3.000 semester grade point average (GPA), while High Honors require a GPA of 3.500 or higher. Grade point a...

A free summer food program will once again provide meals to students in Grayville, ensuring children have access to nutritious food while school is out of session. The "Feed the Kids: Summer Food Program" will run from today (Monday) through July 31st, offering free sack lunches Monday through Friday from 11:...

Frontier Community College will host a charity golf tournament on Friday, June 26th at the Fairfield Public Golf Course. The tournament will feature tee times at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., with proceeds benefiting the FCC Foundation. Officials said the registration deadline is Friday, June 19. Completed registration forms may ...

The Grayville community is coming together to support Seth Schonaman after he lost his home and all of his belongings in a recent house fire. A special tip fundraiser will be held today (Monday) at The Flower Shop at the Four Way in Grayville, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Friends, neighbors, and residents are encouraged to a...

After four decades at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, the Street Machine Nationals announced Friday that the 2026 event will be the final scheduled show held in Du Quoin. Organizers described this weekend's (Friday -Sunday, June 5-7) event as "One Last Run," celebrating 40 years of horsepower, memories, frien...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: Erin Braddock Photography vs. Friend Oil Taco Tierra vs. FNB Community Bank LeMond's Chevrolet vs. Ambient Heating & Cooling 14 U: NAPA vs. Fairfield Masonic Lodge Potts Family Pharmacy vs. Rush Appliance FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR MOND...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, MAY 30TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY: 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: NO E...

YOUTH SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: 11 U: Top Dog Diesel Repair 10, La Fuente 5 Mt. Vernon Dream Homes 9, Hayes Plumbing 3 LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL SECTIONAL CH...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: T-BALL: Vaughan's Tire vs. Carter Turf & Tractor Peoples National Bank vs. Doug Aman-State Farm LeMond's Chrysler vs. CSI Insurance 11 U: Top Dog Diesel Repair vs. La Fuente Hayes Plumbing vs. Mt. Vernon Dream Homes FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY:...

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....