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EDWARDS COUNTY CUSD #1 BOARD OF EDUCATION TO HOLD REGULAR MEETING TONIGHT (THURSDAY)
The Board of Education of Edwards County Community Unit School District No. 1 will convene for a regular meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Science Room at West Salem Grade S...
Feb 19, 2026
FAIRFIELD MAN ISSUED NOTICE TO APPEAR AFTER TRAFFIC STOP IN BURNT PRAIRIE
A Fairfield man was issued a Notice to Appear following his arrest Tuesday afternoon in Burnt Prairie. According to the White County Sheriff's Department, a deputy observed a 2002 GMC Sierra traveling...
Feb 19, 2026
FAIRFIELD TO HOST PUBLIC MEETING ON POND CREEK-LITTLE WABASH FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT
The City of Fairfield and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will hold a public informational meeting on Monday, February 23rd at 6:30 p.m. at Fairfield City Hall, 109 NE Second St...
Feb 19, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY 4-H OFFERS WINTER GARDENING WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH
Youth ages 8-18 are invited to grow their gardening skills this winter at the upcoming Edwards County 4-H Gardening Workshop to be held Monday, February 23rd from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. The session will te...
Feb 19, 2026
FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL BOARD REVIEWS DISTRICT REPORTS, APPROVES KEY PERSONNEL CHANGES, NEW NORTH SIDE PRINCIPAL NAMED
The Fairfield Grade School Board of Education met Tuesday night to discuss district operations and approve several key personnel actions. Superintendent, Kristina Gardner presented a Revenue and Expen...
Feb 18, 2026
MYLA HEARLE OF CISNE MIDDLE SCHOOL WINS REGIONAL SPELLING BEE
Myla Hearle from Cisne Middle School claimed victory at the Regional Office of Education #20 Multi-County Spelling Bee held Tuesday night in Carmi. Myla secured the win by correctly spelling the word ...
Feb 18, 2026
FAIRFIELD MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO DUI IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT MONDAY
In Wayne County Circuit Court proceedings Monday, 48-year-old Damon Irwin of Fairfield pleaded guilty to Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, a Class A misdemeanor. Irwin was placed on one year of ...
Feb 18, 2026
FAIRFIELD FFA WEEK 2026 SET TO CELEBRATE AGRICULTURE
Fairfield FFA Week 2026 promises a week packed with spirited dress-up days, hands-on ag activities, and community involvement, all designed to promote agricultural education and FFA values among stude...
Feb 18, 2026
WAYNE AND EDWARDS COUNTY STUDENTS URGED TO APPLY FOR ILLINOIS SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
The Wayne and Edwards County Sheriff's Departments is encouraging local students to apply for college scholarships offered by the Illinois Sheriff's Association for the 2026-2027 academic year. Over $...
Feb 18, 2026
INITIATIVE FOODS RECALLS TIPPY TOES BABY FOOD OVER MOLD TOXIN CONCERNS
A nationwide recall has been issued for Tippy Toes brand Apple Pear Banana Fruit puree baby food, after Initiative Foods detected elevated levels of patulin-a toxin produced by mold-in the prod...
Feb 18, 2026