Thursday morning just before 6:30, the Fairfield Fire Department responded to a trailer fire at 27 Ash Street in Fairfield. The first fire engine arrived at the scene just three minutes after dispatch and found smoke coming from the roof line of a single-wide trailer occupied by Samantha Swafford. Swafford, who was ins...

The annual meeting for members of Wayne-White Counties Electric Cooperative will be held Friday, June 12th, at the Wayne City School Gym. Entertainment for this year's meeting will feature Wilce 'N Green, a Southern Illinois band performing country and southern rock music from multiple eras. Band members include Wayne-...

The Edwards County Commissioners will meet for their regular meeting on Monday, June 1st at the Edwards County Courthouse. The meeting is set to begin at 9:00 a.m., with a full agenda. Commissioners will start by approving minutes from their previous session, followed by a report from Sheriff Darby Boewe. Updates from ...

The 2026 Mount Erie Farmers Market will be held every Tuesday from June through August at the Mount Erie Ruritan Pavilion in Mount Erie. The market will operate from 8 a.m. to noon and will feature a variety of items including fresh farm produce, local honey, handmade goods and baked items. Organizers say the weekly ma...

The Skillet Fork Ruritan Club invites the community to the Mill Shoals Christian Church on Saturday with two events for all ages. An Ice Cream Social will be held from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Guests can enjoy Butter Pecan, Vanilla, and Orange Sherbet ice cream, served by the cone or bowl, with a variety of toppings availab...

A Saline County judge has ordered 41-year-old Justin D. Maloney of Raleigh to remain in custody pending trial, following a lengthy detention hearing Thursday in Saline County Court. Prosecutors argued during the hearing that Maloney poses "a real and present threat" to the community. The hearing featured live...

44-year-old John R. Knight of Albion has been charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony. Knight made his first appearance in court last week, where he entered a not guilty plea to the charge. Court records show Knight remains free under pretrial conditions as the case proceeds through Edward...

The Wabash Valley Arts Council has announced that registration for the WVC Summer Theatre Camp, set for July 6-10 at the Brubeck Theatre, is filling quickly. Only 18 spots remain for the 8-18 age group (out of 44), and just 10 spaces are available for the 6-7 age group (out of 16). The popular camp will once again be h...

The Grayville community is coming together to support Seth Schonaman after he lost his home and all of his belongings in a recent house fire. A special tip fundraiser will be held Monday, June 1st, at The Flower Shop at the Four Way in Grayville, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Friends, neighbors, and residents are encouraged t...

Fairfield Police conducted a traffic stop just before midnight on Tuesday at the intersection of West Delaware and Commerce Drive in Fairfield. During a search of the vehicle, officers arrested 46-year-old Zachary R. Wheeler of Fairfield on multiple charges. Wheeler faces charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, Posse...

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...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY: T-BALL: Joe's Body Shop vs. Carter Turf & Tractor CSI Insurance vs. Doug Aman-State Farm LeMond's Chrysler vs. Vaughan's Tire 11 U: DiMaggio's vs. Fairfield Banking Company Lions Club vs. Carter Trucking FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY: T-BALL: Stewa...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: Friend Oil vs. FNB Community Bank Erin Braddock Photography vs. Taco Tierra 14 U: Rush Appliance vs. Edward Jones-Andrew Diesel Potts Family Pharmacy vs. NAPA LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH ...

LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, MAY 23RD LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: IHSA CLASS 1A EDWARDS COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Edwards County vs. Lawrenceville IHSA CLASS 1A WALTONVILLE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Waltonville vs....

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: 11 U: Carter Trucking 11, La Fuente 1 Mt. Vernon Dream Homes 13, Lions Club 0 LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: IHSA CLASS 1A SOUTH CENTRAL REGION...

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 WEDNESDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: PITCHING MACHIN...