The Fairfield City Band will kick off its annual Summer Concert Series tonight (Thursday) in Fairfield. Concerts will be held each Thursday at 7 p.m. on the south side of the Wayne County Courthouse lawn throughout the summer season. A patriotic concert will wrap up the summer series on Thursday, July 2nd. In the event...

The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce will host a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Fairfield Laundromat on Tuesday, June 9th at 12:00 p.m. The new business is located at 436 SW 10th Street in Fairfield, just south of the Fairfield Police Department and M-Pressions Dance Studio. Community members are invited to...

The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and Anthony Wayne American Legion Post 176 is set to host a ribbon cutting and grand reopening party on Saturday at its location at 111 SW 4th Street in Fairfield. The festivities will kick off at noon and continue until 11 p.m. The celebration features a Food Fest from 12 p.m. to 6 p....

The community is invited to a special Straw Sale in memory of Alta Krajec on Saturday, June 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event, hosted by West Meadow Ranch, will take place at the corner of 1050E and Highway 11 in West Salem. Straw bales will be available for purchase directly from the field at $3.50 per bale....

The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting community members to attend its monthly membership meeting on Thursday, June 11th at 12:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Edwards County Senior Center. Those in attendance are welcome to enjoy a lunch of grilled chicken salad and Jello. The meal is available for $9....

A Clay City man is facing felony charges following an investigation into a reported theft and property damage incident in Clay City Township. According to the Clay County Sheriff's Office, deputies received a complaint on May 14th regarding a theft and criminal damage at a property on Tower Road in Clay City Township. ...

The Fairfield Lady Mules Volleyball program will once again host its annual We/Me Volleyball Camp this summer. The camp is scheduled for Thursday, June 25th and Friday, June 26th and is open to students entering kindergarten through 9th grade for the 2026-2027 school year. Participants will be divided into three sessio...

Olney Central College is encouraging students to stay engaged this summer through its Ignite Curiosity Summer Camps, with registration now open for a variety of educational and hands-on learning opportunities. Designed for students of different age groups, the camps focus on creativity, teamwork, technology, and practi...

Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Lieutenant Bruce Waggoner, has announced the results of the Distracted Driving Enforcement Patrols conducted throughout Effingham, Marion, Wayne, and White counties in May. This initiative provided additional patrol coverage, allowing ISP officers to focus on saving lives ...

Tickets are now available for the 2026 Mt. Vernon Brewers Festival, happening Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in downtown Mt. Vernon. Hosted by Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc., the popular annual event will feature craft breweries and homebrewers from the region, offering festivalgoers a chance to sample a wide range ...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: T-BALL: Doug Aman-State Farm vs. Joe's Body Shop LeMond's Chrysler vs. Carter Turf & Tractor Peoples National Bank vs. Vaughan's Tire 11 U: Lions Club vs. DiMaggio's Top Dog Diesel Repair vs. Fairfield Banking Company Mt. Vernon Dream Homes vs. Carter Trucking FAIRFIELD...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: Ambient Heating & Cooling vs. Friend Oil FNB Community Bank vs. Erin Braddock Photography LeMond's Chevrolet vs. Taco Tierra 14 U: Fairfield Masonic Lodge vs. Potts Family Pharmacy Edwards Jones-Andrew Diesel vs. NAPA FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE S...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY: T-BALL: Vaughan's Tire vs. LeMond's Chrysler Carter Turf & Tractor vs. Peoples National Bank CSI Insurance vs. Joe's Body Shop 11 U: Top Dog Diesel Repair vs. DiMaggio's Hayes Plumbing vs. Lions Club La Fuente vs. Carter Trucking FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE ...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: Erin Braddock Photography vs. Friend Oil Taco Tierra vs. FNB Community Bank LeMond's Chevrolet vs. Ambient Heating & Cooling 14 U: NAPA vs. Fairfield Masonic Lodge Potts Family Pharmacy vs. Rush Appliance FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR MOND...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, MAY 30TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: LeMond's Chevrolet vs. FNB Community Bank Friend Oil vs. Taco Tierra 14 U: Potts Family Pharmacy vs. Fairfield Masonic Lodge NAPA vs. Edward Jones-Andrew Diesel LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO E...

YOUTH SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: 11 U: Top Dog Diesel Repair 10, La Fuente 5 Mt. Vernon Dream Homes 9, Hayes Plumbing 3 LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL SECTIONAL CH...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: T-BALL: Vaughan's Tire vs. Carter Turf & Tractor Peoples National Bank vs. Doug Aman-State Farm LeMond's Chrysler vs. CSI Insurance 11 U: Top Dog Diesel Repair vs. La Fuente Hayes Plumbing vs. Mt. Vernon Dream Homes FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY:...

YOUTH SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: 11 U: Fairfield Banking Company 9, Dimaggio's 7 Carter Trucking 13, Lions Club 6 FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE: COACH PITCH: Hayes Plumbing 6, Taco Tierra 0 LeMond's Chrysler 6, NAPA 1 MINORS: G&E Home Inspection 14...