The Edwards County School Board met last night. Mark Curtis has more.

On Sunday afternoon, Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies were notified of a car vs. deer accident on Route 45 south of Fairfield. Lucas D. Reed, 24, of Fairfield, reported to deputies that early Sunday morning, while traveling northbound on Route 45 near County Road 625 North, a deer entered the roadway and he was unable t...

Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested three individuals on warrants in the last few days. Arnold A. Campbell, 50, of Effingham, was arrested Friday afternoon on two separate Wayne County warrants, one for Criminal Trespass to a vehicle and one for Obstruction of Justice. Campbell was booked into the Wayne County Jai...

This year's Hamilton/Wayne/White Relay For Life Event was a success! The fight against cancer cannot be won alone. Organizers say they are thankful to our business sponsors, organizations, and individuals who gave so generously and contributed in any way to this success. We are grateful to the 40 cancer survivors prese...

The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees meets tonight and is expected to affirm the appointment of a new Chancellor. According to Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Program Director of Marketing & Communications, Chris Forde, Dr. Timothy Taylor is set to be affirmed as the next Chancellor of IECC...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Merit Commission is now accepting applications to update its hiring list for the position of Patrol Deputy. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 21 years old, possess a valid state-issued driver's license, be a high school graduate or equivalent, and have no felony or criminal convictio...

The Friends of Grayville invite the area to their annual Hog Roast, set for Saturday (6/20) from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Grayville. Pork chops prepared by Wabash Valley, along with a variety of desserts, will be provided by the Grayville Moose. The event will also feature a performance by the Big Bash Blues Band. ...

A Sip & Paint Party is set for Saturday (6/20), from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at the Well Bar and Grill west of Fairfield on IL Hwy 15. Hosted by Sarah Marshel, the event offers attendees the opportunity to paint while sipping their favorite beverages. All painting supplies are provided, and each participant will take home ...

Edwards and Wabash County Farm Bureau members are invited to attend an informative Farmland Assessment Program on June 23rd at 7:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Edwards County Farm Bureau Community Room at 15 S. 5th St., Albion. Brenda Matherly, Director of Local Government for the Illinois Farm Bureau, will lead...

Gas prices fell below four dollars a gallon for the first time since mid-April on Sunday. According to GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis, Patrick De Haan, the decline came as oil prices moved sharply lower in reaction to news of a potential deal between the United States and Iran, though it remains to be seen whether...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 16TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY: 11 U: Hayes Plumbing vs. Carter Trucking La Fuente vs. Fairfield Banking Company Top Dog Diesel Repair vs. Mt. Vernon Dream Homes FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY: COACH PITCH: Hoppers Backhoe Service vs. Hay...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR MONDAY, JUNE 15TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: PITCHING MACHINE: Taco Tierra vs. Erin Braddock Photography LeMond's Chevrolet vs. Friend Oil FNB Community Bank vs. Ambient Heating & Cooling 14 U TOURNAMENT: NAPA vs. Rush Appliance Fa...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH YOUTH SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: 11 U: Fairfield Banking Company 5, Mt. Vernon Dream Homes 2 Lions Club 5, La Fuente 5 Top Dog Diesel Repair 15, Hayes Plumbing 1 FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE: COACH PITCH: ...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: T-BALL: Lemond's Chrysler vs. Peoples National Bank CSI Insurance vs. Doug Aman-State Farm 11 U: Fairfield Banking Company vs. Mt. Vernon Dream Homes Lions Club vs. La Fuente Top Dog Diesel Repair vs. Hayes Plumbing FAIRFIELD G...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: Ambient Heating & Cooling vs. Taco Tierra LeMond's Chevrolet vs. Erin Braddock Photography FNB Community Bank vs. Friend Oil 14 U: Edward Jones-Andrew Diesel vs. Rush Appliance NAPA vs. Potts Family Phar...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY: T-BALL: Vaughan's Tire vs. Doug Aman-State Farm CSI Insurance vs. Peoples National Bank Joe's Body Shop vs. Carter Turf & Tractor 11 U: Carter Trucking vs. Lions Club DiMaggio's vs. Mt. Vernon Dream Homes La Fuente vs. Hayes ...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR MONDAY, JUNE 8TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: FNB Community Bank vs. LeMond's Chevrolet Taco Tierra vs. Friend Oil Ambient Heating & Cooling vs. Erin Braddock Photography 14 U: Potts Family Pharmacy vs. Edward Jones-Andrew Diesel Rush Appliance vs. Fairfie...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH YOUTH SPORTS RESULTS FROM FRIDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: 14 U: Edward Jones-Andrew Diesel 12, NAPA 0 LOCAL SPORTS: AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: IHSA CLASS 1A GOREVILLE SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSH...