The Wayne County Circuit Court processed several cases on Thursday, resulting in sentences for three individuals. Jennifer Goldman, 41, of Olney, pled guilty to retail theft. She was placed on one year of reporting court supervision and ordered to pay court costs, as well as $202.51 in restitution to Walmart in Fairfie...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department along with Orchardville Fire Department and First Responders and Wayne City EMS personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident on County Highway 16 near County Highway 13 near the Orchardville crossroads on Thursday morning around 6:45. Deputies say 51-year-old Christy Miller of Xen...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 28-year-old Alexander Brown-Bergman of Salem Thursday morning on a Wayne County warrant for Violation of Conditions of Pretrial Release. The warrant stems from an original Burglary charge. Brown-Bergman was lodged in the Wayne County Jail pending a court appearance.

The Fall Fun Fest Committee has drawn the winning button numbers for Thursday. #85 and #277 Winning buttons can be redeemed at FNB Financial with Brad Jesop. Don't miss your chance to claim your prize. Stop by, bring your winning button for verification. Wednesday's Winning Button Numbers were: #593 and #225

Jerry and Lois Greenwalt have been chosen as the 2025 Bean Days Parade marshals and will be honored during the parade next Saturday, September 27th starting at 11 a.m. in Wayne City. The Greenwalts expressed their gratitude to the Wayne City Ruritans for this special recognition. They also extended heartfelt thanks to ...

The 2025 Miss Bean Queen will be crowned this Saturday, September 20, at Wayne City School's Performance Gym. Earlier this week, we announced the Little Miss and Junior Miss contestants. The pageant begins at 6:00 p.m., with doors opening at 5:00 p.m. Admission is free, though donations will be accepted at the door. Ye...

At a recent meeting of the Wayne City Village Board, the board approved the 2025-26 ambulance tax levy in the amount of $74,500. Trustees also authorized the purchase of an odorizer from USDI at a cost of $143,850, with the expense to be spread across two fiscal years. In other action, the board moved forward with effo...

Professional artists from several Midwest states, including Illinois and Missouri, will converge on Fairfield for the 14th Annual Fairfield PaintOut. The 2025 event will be held September 23rd through the 27th with headquarters at the Fairfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The PaintOut is sponsored by Volunteers for...

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 vote on paintings of Edwards County created by nationally recognized Plein Air artists as well as local talent. The evenin...

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 Building. The event aims to celebrate art and creativity, providing children and teens an opportunity to showcase their artwork...

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 Results: Queen: Paisley Barbre First Runner-Up / Photogenic: Haylen Hutson Second Runner-Up: Reagan Jackson Congeniality ...

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 both sit-down dining and carry-out options available. The menu will include sausage, biscuits and gravy, and a choice o...

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, with onsite judging taking place shortly thereafter. The parade officially steps off at 11 a.m., making its way south...

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 per duck, participants can buy as many rubber ducks as they'd like, all with the chance to win big while supporting a ...

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., with fishing from 8 to 10. Trophies and prizes will be awarded in three age groups: 5 to 8, 9 to 12, and 13 to 16. Young ...

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. The event drew strong participation and plenty of excitement. This year, the Cisne FFA Alumni will once again host the...

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 being organized by Matthew Noble and is sponsored by Vaughan's Diesel Repair. Players of all skill levels are invited to joi...

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

The Kiddie Kollege will once again organize Kiddie Korner activities on the High Rise east lawn during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. The fun begins tomorrow (Saturday) morning immediately after the Kiddie Parade - around 11:20 a.m. The Kiddie Parade steps off at 11 a.m. from North Side School, with activities ready for ...

The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 Board of Education will convene for a Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting on Monday night at the Cisne Middle School. The evening will begin with a Budget Hearing at 6:50 PM, where board members will call the meeting to order, conduct roll call, discuss the proposed 20...