The Wayne County Sheriff's Office conducted an investigation Wednesday afternoon into a suspected fraudulent purchase and identity theft at LeMond's Motorsports. According to authorities, a male subject who initially refused to identify himself was detained just south of the business along U.S. Route 45 after attemptin...

The Fairfield Business and Professional Women's Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications from Wayne County High School senior girls, as well as mature women returning to college. Each scholarship is valued at $2,000. High school seniors can find applications in their school's guidance office. Applications f...

Early detection saves lives, and Fairfield Memorial Hospital is making it easier than ever to get screened. The hospital's 3-D Mobile Mammography Unit will be at Edwards County High School in Albion on May 30th, starting at 8am. No physician order is needed for individuals over the age of 40, and the screening is cover...

A smoked pork loin fundraiser is underway to benefit the Cisne Community, with proceeds going toward utilities, insurance, and building maintenance. Orders can be placed in person at Growls & Meows Veterinary Clinic or by phone at 618-673-7387. Each pork loin costs $40, with payment due at the time of order. The de...

The 2026 Fyie & Rice Law Office LLC Golf League is set to begin Monday, June 1st at 5:30 p.m. with a shotgun start at the Fairfield Public Golf Course. The league will feature two-person teams competing in weekly nine-hole matches, with points accumulated through August 11. Matches will be played on Mondays and Tue...

Olney Central College is underway with an extensive $2 million project to renovate four science labs in Dr. Kent L. Wattleworth Hall, where few upgrades have been made since the facility opened in the early 1970s. The project focuses on transforming third-floor physics, chemistry and two biology labs into modern, high-...

The Wabash County Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of its popular Music at the Park series for 2026, bringing a lineup of free live performances to the community. The concerts will be held at Merchants Park in Mount Carmel offering an evening of music, food and entertainment. Those attending are encouraged ...

New court dates have been scheduled in the ongoing first-degree murder case against Jasmine L. Farny in Jefferson County. Farny, 31, of Dahlgren, was arrested in early February in connection with the fatal shooting of 47-year-old James D. Cross. Court records show a final pretrial hearing is now set for July 7, with a ...

Federal safety officials have announced a recall affecting approximately 50,000 dumbbells sold at Walmart. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the FitRx SmartBell Quick-Select Adjustable Dumbbells, ranging from five to 52.5 pounds, should be immediately replaced. The product was manufactured by Tzumi Elect...

Dust off your bicycles and get ready to ride safely! Edwards County 4-H, Bone Gap Cardinals 4-H Club, and Love West Salem are teaming up to host Bike Safety Day on Saturday, May 9th from 2 to 4 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 209 W. Church St. in West Salem. The event will offer free bike inspections, safety lesson...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball at Carmi 4:30pm Lady Mules Softball at Carmi 4:30pm Lady Mules Track at the Lady Mule Invitational at the FCHS Train Yard Track (SENIOR DAY) 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne vs. Wayne City HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne vs. Wa...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Track at the Bulldog Invitational at Carmi 4:00pm Mules Boys Tennis at Mt. Vernon 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne at Woodlawn AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: Fairfield vs. Carmi - POSTPONED to Saturday, May 2nd...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball vs. Carmi at Veteran's Field 4:30pm Lady Mules Softball vs. Carmi at Southwest Park 4:30pm (SENIOR DAY) Lady Mules Track at the Lady Indians Invitational at DuQuoin 4:00pm Mules Boys Tennis vs. Salem at the Lakeside Courts 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TO...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Softball vs. Gallatin County at Southwest Park POSTPONED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH TRACK: Fairfield at the Jr. NEC Conference Track Meet at Carmi (Start time moved to 10:00 am) AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THE WEEKEND: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: JV MULES BASEBALL D...

LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: JV Mules Boys Baseball at the Red Hill Tournament 10:00 Lady Mules Softball at Harrisburg - Varsity Game followed by JV Game 11:00 OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: COLLEGE BASEBALL: Frontier Bobcats vs. Kaskaskia College (Doubleheader) COLLEG...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Baseball at Toledo-Cumberland 4:30pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Wayne City vs. Zeigler-Royalton HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL SCORES FROM THURSDAY: Brownstown 9, Odin 2 Carterville 10, Harrisburg 3 Chester 10, Sparta 5 Collinsville 17, East St Louis 1...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Tennis at Mt. Vernon 4:00pm CANCELLED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK: Cisne at the Webber Girls Invitational JR HIGH TRACK: Fairfield, Cisne, and Wayne City at the FCHS Train Yard Track COLLEGE BASEBALL: Frontier Bobcats at Kaskaskia College COLLEGE SOFT...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball vs. Flora at Veteran's Field 4:30pm Lady Mules Softball vs. Flora at Southwest Park 4:30pm Lady Mules Track at the Lady Bulldogs Invitational at Carmi 4:00pm Mules Boys Tennis vs. Marion at Lakeside Courts 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SO...