Category Archives: Local News

New Genesis Wrestling is returning to Geff Grade School's Herb Fenton Gymnasium this Saturday for their family-friendly "Into That Good Night" event that will serve as a fundraiser for Geff Grade Scho...

Marcus W. Leyva Cody J. Shepler Leo R. Barnett III     Three men from Southern Illinois have been arrested after a months-long investigation into alleged child pornography offenses, accordin...

    The New Hope Lucky Clovers Cloverbud Group will be hosting a pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday, March 21st from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Shreve's Pumpkin Patch. The meal will include...

  The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for certain frozen, ready-to-eat turkey stuffed pastry products due to misbrandin...

Voters across the region will head to the polls today (Tuesday) for the primary election, with several important local and statewide races on the ballot. Locally, Shari Winter, Ryan Best, and Tom Wind...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Hollie Barrett, MSN, RN, CRHCP, has been officially serving as the hospital's Chief Nursing Officer since August 2025. Barrett, a respected nurs...

The Fairfield Rural Fire Department invites the community to its annual Fish Fry this Friday, March 20th, at Station 1, located at 109 SE 9th Street in Fairfield. Lunch will be served from 11:00 AM to...

The FCHS Drama Department is inviting the public to get ready for a night of music, laughter and plenty of pink as they present, Legally Blonde: The Musical. Performances will be Friday and Saturday a...

The Edwards County School Board met for their regular monthly meeting Monday night. Edwards County correspondent, Mark Curtis has the details.  

The Fairfield Summer Baseball Association is reminding parents that signups for the upcoming season will remain open through this Friday, March 20th at Potts Family Pharmacy next to Save A Lot Grocery...