Darin Hopper, Grover Township Highway Commissioner, announced that County Road 815 North will be closed tomorrow (Saturday) for necessary culvert repair work. The affected section is located between 2050 East and 2150 East. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and use alternate routes while the repairs are underway. The...

33-year-old Anthony Vasoli of Fairfield has been sentenced to seven years in prison after his probation for burglarizing and vandalizing the Fairfield Light Plant was revoked in Wayne County Circuit Court on Thursday. Vasoli was originally given four years of probation for his role in the incident, which caused signifi...

Three defendants appeared before Judge Matt Vaughn in Wayne County Circuit Court on Thursday, facing sentences related to probation violations and criminal trespass. Randall G. Legg, 51, of Fairfield, admitted in open court to violating a previous order of probation stemming from an unlawful possession of methamphetami...

Emergency crews from the Fairfield Rural Fire Department, Cisne Fire Department, Wayne County Sheriff's Department, and Wayne County Ambulance responded to two separate water rescues late Thursday night after vehicles became stranded in flood waters north of Mt. Erie. Officials say the incidents occurred just before 11...

The Edwards County Fair is inviting the community to a Fish Fry Fundraiser tomorrow (Saturday) from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Country Financial Hall. Guests can enjoy crispy fried fish and shrimp, along with all the fixings. The meal includes sides such as coleslaw, fries, hushpuppies, baked beans, and homemade dessert...

A benefit Spaghetti Supper for Donnie Simpson will be held tomorrow (Saturday) at 5:00 PM at the Johnsonville Ruritan Building. The meal will be served by donation and will feature spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert, and a drink. Guests will also have the chance to participate in a 50/50 raffle. Donnie Simpson rec...

The Fairfield Coin Club will hold its next meeting on Sunday, March 8th at Frontier Community College. Doors will open at 9am with the official meeting and auction begin at 1:30 p.m. March is the club's annual donation auction month. Coin dealers will be present, offering a chance to buy, sell, and trade coins. A raffl...

The Wayne County Farm Bureau is excited to announce the return of the popular Howl at the Moon performers for a one-night-only show on Saturday, March 14th in Fairfield. This event promises a unique nightlife experience, giving those attending the chance to sing, dance, and "howl" along as some of the industr...

A series of Work Readiness Labs are being offered to support Champion Labs employees as they prepare for new career or educational opportunities. The labs provide open computer labs with in-person assistance for resumes, cover letters, job and school applications, GED intake, career interest inventories, interview coac...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is looking for campground hosts for the 2026 camping season at state parks, recreation areas, and historic sites throughout Illinois. Hosting offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to camp for free in their own RVs or trailers while helping visitors enjoy Illinois...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Track at the EIU Indoor Track Meet at Charleston 3pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: IHSA BOYS CLASS 1A TRICO SECTIONAL: Waltonville vs. Goreville IHSA BOYS CLASS 1A NOKOMIS SECTIONAL: Jacksonville Routt vs. Brown County IH...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE SEMI-FINALS: IHSA GIRLS CLASS 1A STATE SEMI-FINALS: Mt. Pulaski vs. Brown County Deer Creek-Mackinaw vs. Rockford Christian IHSA GIRLS CLASS 2A STATE SEMI-FINALS: Pleasant Plains vs. Breese Central Elgin-S...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Basketball vs. Tolono-Unity at the IHSA Class 2A Monticello Sectional Semi-Final 6:30pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL SECTIONAL SEMI-FINALS: IHSA BOYS CLASS 2A NASHVILLE SECTIONAL: Carterville vs. Breese Central IHSA BOYS CLASS 1A MACON-MERIDIAN SECTI...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL SECTIONAL SEMI-FINALS: IHSA BOYS CLASS 2A MONTICELLO SECTIONAL: Teutopolis vs. Warrensburg-Latham IHSA BOYS CLASS 2A NASHVILLE SECTIONAL: Nashville vs. Benton IHSA BOYS CLASS 1A MACON-MERIDIAN SECTIONAL: Tuscola ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL SUPER-SECTIONALS: IHSA GIRLS CLASS 1A ARCOLA SUPER-SECTIONAL: Edwards County vs. Mt. Pulaski IHSA GIRLS CLASS 1A PLEASANT PLAINS SUPER-SECTIONAL: Bluffs vs. Brown County IHSA GIRLS CLASS 2A BENTON SUPER-SECTIONA...

LOCAL SPORTS SCORES FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Track at the Roger Minton Indoor Meet at Marion OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: HAMILTON COUNTY TOURNAMENT: POOL A: Hamilton County vs. Gallatin County Cypress vs. Fairfield Cypress vs. Hamilton County Fairf...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Basketball vs. Vandalia at the IHSA Class 2A Vandalia Regional Championship 7pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: IHSA BOYS CLASS 2A MAROA-FORSYTH REGIONAL: Tolono-Unity vs. Maroa-Forsyth IHSA BOYS CLASS 2A ROBINSON REGIONAL: Teuto...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Track at the Joe Elliot Indoor Meet at Marion 3pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: IHSA GIRLS CLASS 1A WAYNE CITY SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Edwards County vs. Brownstown-St. Elmo IHSA GIRLS CLASS 1A ARGENTA SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Mt. Pulaski vs. To...