Today marks the final opportunity for area residents to cast their ballots early ahead of the upcoming election. Here locally, the Wayne County Clerk's Office is open for early voting until 6:00 PM tonight giving voters one last chance to participate before tomorrow's Primary election.

Voters across the region will head to the polls tomorrow (Tuesday) for the primary election, with several important local and statewide races on the ballot. Locally, Shari Winter, Ryan Best, and Tom Windland are vying for the position of Wayne County Coroner. Meanwhile, voters will choose between Billie Jo Townsend and...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 35-year-old Blake Lane of Mt. Vernon on Sunday afternoon. Lane was taken into custody on a Wayne County failure to appear warrant on an original charge of DUI. Authorities transported Lane to the Wayne County Jail, where he is being held pending a court appearance.

Bargain hunters and treasure seekers will have plenty to look forward to as Fairfield prepares to host its annual City Wide Yard Sales on Saturday, April 25th. Organized by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, this event is expected to draw residents and visitors from around the area. Residents interested in having their...

Wabash General Hospital (WGH) welcomed patients and community members last Thursday during an open house and patient appreciation event at its Albion Medical Clinic, highlighting the facility's growth and the vital support it has received from the Edwards County community. WGH President and CEO Karissa Turner reflected...

(Pictured front row: Taylor Postin, Nursing Student; Jerry Cox; Kate Fopay, Nursing Student. Back row: Julie Bullard, Program Advisor - Allied Health; Brianna Trowbridge, Nursing Instructor; Andy Flemer, Chief Executive Officer at Fairfield Memorial Hospital; Tracy Hicks, Department Head of Nursing/Instructor; Casey At...

The City of Fairfield and the Chamber of Commerce is set to host their annual Easter Egg Hunt, taking place at Leo French Park on Saturday, March 28th. Festivities kick off at 11:00 AM and will feature not only the traditional egg hunt, but also prizes, games, and inflatables for children to enjoy. The activities are s...

La Fuente Mexican Restaurant in Fairfield will be holding a "Dine To Donate" Fundraiser on Wednesday, March 18th from 11am to 9pm to benefit Nancy Ellis. Nancy Ellis of Cisne was diagnosed with Laryngeal Cancer in January of this year. On March 5th, she began receiving chemo and radiation treatments in St. Lo...

The National Weather Service is inviting local residents to become official storm spotters by attending a Skywarn Storm Spotter Training Basic Spotter Course in March. The class will take place on Thursday, March 19th at 6:00 p.m. CDT at the Frontier Community College, located at 2 Frontier Drive, Fairfield, IL. The co...

A unique opportunity for culinary enthusiasts is coming to Albion as the Edwards County Farm Bureau basement will host a Homemade Noodle-Making Workshop on March 21st from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Presented by the University of Illinois Extension, the workshop will guide participants through the steps of making homemade noodles ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball vs. Newton at Veteran's Field 4:30 p.m. CANCELLED Lady Mules Softball vs. North Clay/Clay City at Southwest Park 4:30 p.m. CANCELLED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Wayne City vs. Oblong CANCELLED HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne at Olney CANCELLED ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: IHSA Sectional Scholastic Bowl at FCHS at 10:00 a.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: IHSA BOYS CLASS 1A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Goreville vs. Chicago Marshall IHSA BOYS CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Peoria Manual vs. Quincy Notre Dame AREA SPORTS...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Track at the Marion Indoor Invitational OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: JASPER VOLLEYBASH TOURNAMENT: Fairfield vs. New Hope Jasper vs. Trinity Stewardson This will be followed by the 5th Place, 3rd Place, and Championship Games AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL STATE SEMI-FINALS: CLASS 1A STATE SEMI-FINALS: Lawrenceville vs. Goreville Eastland vs. Chicago Marshall CLASS 2A STATE SEMI-FINALS: Tolono-Unity vs. Peoria Manual Quincy Notre Dame vs. Chicago Farragut JR HIGH...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: FCHS Winter Sports Awards at 6:30 p.m. Boys Basketball - Mule Barn Girls Basketball - Study Hall Wrestling - Cafeteria Cheerleading - will be held on March 18th at the Landing OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: New Hope vs. Summersville (New Hope 8th Grade Recognition ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne at St. Elmo-Brownstown JR HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: Fairfield vs. Mt. Carmel (Fairfield 8th Grade Recognition Night) Jasper at St. Joe-Olney Cisne vs. Flora Wayne City at Summersville AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: IHSA Regional Scholastic Bowl Tournament at FCHS 4:30 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: IHSA BOYS CLASS 1A CHARLESTON SUPER-SECTIONAL: Lawrenceville vs. LeRoy IHSA BOYS CLASS 1A JACKSONVILLE SUPER-SECTIONAL: Goreville vs. Jacksonville Routt IHSA BOYS CLASS ...

LOCAL SPORTS SCORES FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Track at the EIU Indoor Track Meet at Charleston OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: IHSA GIRLS CLASS 1A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Mt. Pulaski vs. Deer Creek-Mackinaw IHSA GIRLS CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Breese Central ...