FNB Community Bank in Fairfield is proud to announce that applications are now open for the David Kinney Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship honors the legacy of David Kinney, one of the community's most respected Ag & Commercial Loan Officers, who was known for his dedication to supporting local agriculture and...

Local organizations are coming together this summer to ensure no child goes hungry with the "Feeding Kids of Wayne County" program. Beginning May 25th and running through August 7th, free sack lunches and groceries will be available to children ages 2-18 across the county. Sack lunches will be distributed Mon...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested a Fairfield man Sunday afternoon on an outstanding warrant from St. Clair County. Authorities say 25-year-old Brady Michael Thomason was taken into custody on a St. Clair County warrant for possession of a controlled substance. Thomason was transported to the Wayne County ...

The Wayne City Fire Department will host a Chicken Dinner fundraiser on Sunday, March 22nd from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the Wayne City Fire Department, located at 302 North Main, Wayne City, Illinois. This event is drive-thru only. The purpose of the fundraiser is to raise money for new equipment for the fire departm...

The Friends of the Fairfield Public Library will host their annual spring book and bake sale on Saturday, March 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at the library, located at 300 Southeast Second Street. This year's sale will feature a selection of newly donated books being offered to patrons for the ...

Music lovers and trivia enthusiasts are invited to test their knowledge at the highly anticipated Music Trivia Night sponsored by Wayne City Matters and hosted by Tony Waters. The event, covering all eras of music, will take place on Friday, April 10th at 6:00 p.m. at Church of the Harvest. Participants can look forwar...

Fairfield Community High School Alumni is set to celebrate a remarkable milestone this year, marking 100 years of excellence and tradition. The centennial celebration will take place on Saturday, October 3rd with a special alumni dinner planned for the evening. The festivities begin with a cocktail hour at 5:30 PM, fol...

The Johnsonville Community Ruritan Soup Supper & Auction is set for Saturday, March 14th the Johnsonville Ruritan Building. The evening begins with a soup supper at 5:00 PM, featuring chili, vegetable soup, BBQ ham sandwiches, hot dogs, and a variety of desserts. The community auction will follow at 6:00 PM. All ar...

Cornerstone Church in Fairfield will host its Semi-Annual Homecoming/Prom Dress Giveaway on Saturday, March 14th from 9 a.m. to Noon in the Fellowship Hall. Hundreds of dresses and shoes will be available, along with bouquets and jewelry to help complete your look - all free of charge. A limited selection of suits and ...

Ford is recalling over one million vehicles due to problems with rearview cameras, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Officials say two separate camera issues have been identified as safety concerns. One recall notice states that certain Ford Bronco and Edge vehicles may experience...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: IHSA Regional Scholastic Bowl Tournament at FCHS 4:30 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: IHSA BOYS CLASS 1A CHARLESTON SUPER-SECTIONAL: Lawrenceville vs. LeRoy IHSA BOYS CLASS 1A JACKSONVILLE SUPER-SECTIONAL: Goreville vs. Jacksonville Routt IHSA BOYS CLASS ...

LOCAL SPORTS SCORES FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Track at the EIU Indoor Track Meet at Charleston OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: IHSA GIRLS CLASS 1A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Mt. Pulaski vs. Deer Creek-Mackinaw IHSA GIRLS CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Breese Central ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Track at the EIU Indoor Track Meet at Charleston 3pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: IHSA BOYS CLASS 1A TRICO SECTIONAL: Waltonville vs. Goreville IHSA BOYS CLASS 1A NOKOMIS SECTIONAL: Jacksonville Routt vs. Brown County IH...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE SEMI-FINALS: IHSA GIRLS CLASS 1A STATE SEMI-FINALS: Mt. Pulaski vs. Brown County Deer Creek-Mackinaw vs. Rockford Christian IHSA GIRLS CLASS 2A STATE SEMI-FINALS: Pleasant Plains vs. Breese Central Elgin-S...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Basketball vs. Tolono-Unity at the IHSA Class 2A Monticello Sectional Semi-Final 6:30pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL SECTIONAL SEMI-FINALS: IHSA BOYS CLASS 2A NASHVILLE SECTIONAL: Carterville vs. Breese Central IHSA BOYS CLASS 1A MACON-MERIDIAN SECTI...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL SECTIONAL SEMI-FINALS: IHSA BOYS CLASS 2A MONTICELLO SECTIONAL: Teutopolis vs. Warrensburg-Latham IHSA BOYS CLASS 2A NASHVILLE SECTIONAL: Nashville vs. Benton IHSA BOYS CLASS 1A MACON-MERIDIAN SECTIONAL: Tuscola ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL SUPER-SECTIONALS: IHSA GIRLS CLASS 1A ARCOLA SUPER-SECTIONAL: Edwards County vs. Mt. Pulaski IHSA GIRLS CLASS 1A PLEASANT PLAINS SUPER-SECTIONAL: Bluffs vs. Brown County IHSA GIRLS CLASS 2A BENTON SUPER-SECTIONA...

LOCAL SPORTS SCORES FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Track at the Roger Minton Indoor Meet at Marion OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: HAMILTON COUNTY TOURNAMENT: POOL A: Hamilton County vs. Gallatin County Cypress vs. Fairfield Cypress vs. Hamilton County Fairf...