FNB Community Bank in Fairfield will host a community Shred Day event to help residents safely dispose of sensitive documents and protect against identity theft. The event will be held on Saturday, June 6th from 9am to 12 noon and allow individuals to recycle and securely shred up to 50 pounds of paper materials. Bank ...

The North Wayne Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met Wednesday evening at Cisne Middle School and approved several personnel, curriculum and operational items during its regular monthly meeting. Board members approved the consent agenda, including minutes from the April 15 regular meeting and the M...

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is organizing a coordinated student support response following Oakland City University's recent announcement that it will suspend undergraduate operations for the 2026-27 academic year. The move affects students from across Southern Illinois who currently attend the institution. &quo...

The Wayne County Retired Teachers Association will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, June 2nd at the Geff Ruritan Club building. Lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m., followed by the program and business meeting. Jessica Hosselton, executive director of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association, will serve as t...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is encouraging community members to donate blood during an upcoming blood drive scheduled for Wednesday, June 17th. The drive will take place at the hospital's Educational Annex Building, located at 203 Northwest 10th Street in Fairfield. Officials say blood donations remain a critical part ...

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Business and Industry is offering a summer Emergency Medical Technician course for individuals interested in pursuing a career in emergency medical services. The EMT course will run from June 4th through September 14th. Classes are scheduled on Mondays and Thursdays from 5 to 9:30 p....

The Marion Ministerial Alliance's annual Will Rock for Food fundraising concert will take place Friday, June 19th at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center, featuring award-winning artist, Christopher Cross. Tickets are on sale now at marionccc.com.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will reach out to more than 90,000 producers across the country as part of its annual June agricultural survey. The survey aims to determine crop acreage and stock levels as of June 1st, with results scheduled for release on June 30th....

The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees met Tuesday evening at Lincoln Trail College and approved several agreements, personnel actions, and program-related initiatives across the district. Among the actions approved were affiliation agreements with Alton Physical Therapy, InLine Physical Therapy, Uni...

A Fly-In Breakfast event will be held at the Olney-Noble Airport on Sunday, June 7th from 8am to 11am. The event will feature a variety of breakfast items, including freshly made pancakes, biscuits and gravy with sausage, donuts available while supplies last, along with coffee, juice and soda. Organizers say attendees ...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: T-BALL: Joe's Body Shop vs. Peoples National Bank LeMond's Chrysler vs. Carter Turf & Tractor 11 U: Carter Trucking vs. La Fuente Mt. Vernon Dream Homes vs. Lions Club LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: PITCHING MACHINE:...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: Erin Braddock Photography vs. FNB Community Bank Taco Tierra vs. Ambient Heating & Cooling 14 U: Edward Jones-Andrew Diesel vs. Potts Family Pharmacy Fairfield Masonic Lodge vs. Rush Appliance LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: BROUGHT TO YO...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY (Weather Permitting): T-BALL: Vaughan's Tire vs. CSI Insurance Doug Aman-State Farm vs. Carter Turf & Tractor 11 U: Carter Trucking vs. Fairfield Banking Company Hayes Plumbing vs. Top Dog Diesel Repair LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL RESULTS FROM MONDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'...

SPORTS FOR MONDAY, MAY 18TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY: 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: Lady Mules Softball at J...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, MAY 16TH LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED - FCHS GRADUATION - 2:00 PM AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM FRIDAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Newton 8, Fairfield 2 Fairfield was led by Logan Tullis who went 2-2, Tallen Hixenbaugh who went 2-3, and Harv Keyser who...

LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Baseball at Newton 4:30 pm Lady Mules Softball vs. Casey-Westfield at Southwest Park 4:30 pm AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TRACK: BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET AT CHRISTOPHER: The Fairfield Mules Boys Track team are Black...

LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Track at the Black Diamond Conference Championship Meet at Christopher 3:00 pm Lady Mules Track at the IHSA Sectionals at Newton 3:00 pm Mules Sportsman Club at the IHSA Bass Fishing Regionals at Rend Lake 6:00 am-2:00 pm HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisn...

LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Softball at Eldorado 4:30 pm Mules Boys Tennis vs. Herrin at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 pm (SENIOR DAY) HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne at Edwards County HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne at Edwards County COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Frontier Lady Bobcats vs K...