Category Archives: Local News

The public is invited to the Edwards County 2025 Paint-Out Show & Sale on Monday, September 22nd from 6 to 8 p.m. at COUNTRY Financial Hall at the Fairgrounds. Attendees can view, purchase, and vo...

The New Albion Arts Council is calling on all young artists to participate in the upcoming Edwards County Paint Out, set for Monday, September 22nd at the Edwards County Fairgrounds Exhibition Buildin...

The 2025 Miss Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Pageant was held on the main stage Thursday night before a large crowd, marking the 10th anniversary of the event with a special tribute to past queens. Pageant R...

The Masonic Lodge will be up early tomorrow (Saturday) cooking a hearty breakfast to kick off a full day of Fall Fun Fest activities. Serving will run from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Masonic Lodge, with...

One of the most beloved Fall Fun Fest traditions returns tomorrow morning (Saturday) with the annual Kiddie Parade, sponsored by WADI/Head Start. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. at North Side School...

  Volunteers For A Progressive Fairfield (VPF) will bring back the ever-popular "Chuck A Duck for a Buck" fundraiser during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest on tomorrow evening at 6 p.m. For just $1 p...

The third annual Gerald J. Melton Memorial Fishing Event will be held tomorrow morning (Saturday) at the lake in Leo French Park during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., w...

The Pedal Pull made a big comeback at last year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest, thanks to its new location near the High Rise and its placement in the schedule following the Kiddie Parade and Kiddie Korner...

A cornhole tournament will be held tomorrow (Saturday) as part of this year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. Registration opens at noon on Southeast 2nd Street, next to the Fairfield Elks. The event is bein...

Edwards County School Board meeting highlights from Thursday night. Edwards County correspondent, Mark Curtis has the details.