Category Archives: Local News

  The Fairfield Lions Club has announced the last five winners in its America 250 Raffle. Each daily winner receives $50. This week's winners are: July 27: Ryan Hawkins, Olney, Illinois July 28: ...

Two defendants entered guilty pleas Thursday in Wayne County Circuit Court. Nineteen-year-old Dominick "DJ" Hanlon of Fairfield pleaded guilty to Battery and Retail Theft. Hanlon was placed on one yea...

Edwards County Treasurer Jennifer Thomason is reminding residents of upcoming tax deadlines for both mobile home and real estate taxes. Thomason said 61 percent of the 2026 mobile home tax extension h...

(Pictured is Marty Simpson, FMH's July Employee of the Month).   Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patien...

The Edwards County Fair is set to bring fresh excitement to this year's festivities with the addition of a Dirt Track Figure 8 event, scheduled for Tuesday, July 28th. The competition is open to a wid...

Get ready for a night of laughter and excitement as Donkey Basketball returns to the Edwards County Fair on Wednesday. This hilarious family-friendly event promises a unique blend of basketball and un...

One person is dead following a house fire Saturday morning in rural Saline County. According to Harrisburg Fire Chief John Quisenberry, firefighters were dispatched at approximately 11:25 a.m. to a fu...

  An 18-year-old Effingham woman is facing felony charges following an early morning shooting Friday that targeted a vehicle occupied by three people. Effingham Police responded at approximately ...

Frontier Community College is inviting the public to celebrate America's artistic heritage through a new Community Education course, "America the Beautiful." The class will be held Monday, August 31st...

ALBION, Ill - Edwards County 4-H concluded the annual 4-H Poultry Show on Thursday, July 23. Illinois Extension and Edwards County 4-H would like to thank the show judges and volunteers for their supp...