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SHERIFF'S OFFICES INVESTIGATING POSSIBLE HOMICIDE AFTER TRAFFIC STOP IN RURAL DUQUOIN
In the early evening hours on Monday, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department received information regarding a possible homicide at an unknown location. Deputies were given details of a suspect vehicle, which they began searching for. Around 9 p.m., an officer with the Christopher Police Department spotted the vehicl...
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CRIMESTOPPERS SEEKING INFORMATION ON TWO RECENT INCIDENTS
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for the person or persons who damaged a vehicle owned by Ron Cooper a 1957 buick, someone had knocked holes thru the windows causing damage. Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the person or persons responsible for damaging a vehicle belonging to...
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JUVENILE ARRESTED FOR VEHICLE BURGLARIES AT MT. VERNON SPORTSMAN CLUB
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department reports a juvenile was arrested Monday following reports of vehicle burglaries at the Mt. Vernon Gun and Sportsman Club on North Miller Lake Lane. Deputies were called yesterday morning after a female was reportedly attempting to burglarize vehicles at the club. The suspect had...
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KIDDIE KORNER ACTIVITIES TO FOLLOW PARADE AT FALL FUN FEST
The Kiddie Kollege will once again organize Kiddie Korner activities on the High Rise east lawn during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. The fun begins Saturday, September 20th immediately after the Kiddie Parade - around 11:20 a.m. The Kiddie Parade steps off at 11 a.m. from North Side School, with activities ready for fam...
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WAYNE COUNTY ARTS ALLIANCE TO HOST "ART AFTER DARK" SEPTEMBER 18TH
A new nonprofit dedicated to promoting creativity and supporting local artists will host its first public event during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. The Wayne County Arts Alliance will present Art After Dark on Thursday, September 18th from 6 to 9 p.m. at RJ on Main, 200 E. Main Street in Fairfield. Admission is free. T...
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SIMS CHURCH HOSTING FREE MOVIE NIGHT SEPTEMBER 12TH
Sims Congregational Christian Church will host a free community movie night on Friday, September 12th beginning at 7 p.m, held outside on a big movie screen. The featured film will be Breakthrough, a Christian drama based on the true story of a mother's faith after her son survived falling through icy water and spendin...
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PEDAL PULL RETURNS TO FALL FUN FEST AFTER LAST YEAR'S SUCCESS
The Pedal Pull made a big comeback at last year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest, thanks to its new location near the High Rise and its placement in the schedule following the Kiddie Parade and Kiddie Korner. The event drew strong participation and plenty of excitement. This year, the Cisne FFA Alumni will once again host the...
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FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST HOSTS BAKE GOODS CONTEST ON SEPTEMBER 20TH
The Fairfield Fall Fun Fest will host a delicious Baked Goods Contest on Saturday, September 20th at RJ on Main. Categories include Pies, Cookies, Breads, Cake/Cupcakes (1/2 dozen), and other baked goods.Open to all ages-contestants of all ages are encouraged to participate, with awards for all age groups. Registration...
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XENIA COMMUNITY CHURCH TO HOST CHICKEN NOODLE DINNER SEPTEMBER 13TH
Xenia Community Church will host a Chicken Noodle Dinner on Saturday, September 13th from 4 to 7 p.m. The meal will include chicken and noodles, two sides, and dessert. Cost is $12 per adult and $6 per child, with children three and under eating free. Curbside pickup will also be available. Pre-orders of chicken and no...
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AUTUMN VENDOR FAIR SET FOR SEPTEMBER 13TH IN MILL SHOALS
Steph's Coffee Shoppe will host its Autumn Vendor Fair on Saturday, September 13th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mill Shoals Christian Church, located at 508 East Street in Mill Shoals. The event will feature a wide variety of food trucks, vendors, flea marketers, and rummage sellers. Admission is free for all attendees. Ad...
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Obituaries

Ivan Lavern Porter, 81, of Cisne
Ivan Lavern Porter, 81, of Cisne, IL passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, in Marion, IL. Ivan was born April 28, 1944, in. Berry Township, Wayne County IL, to Clarence and Floral (Turner) Porter. Ivan retired from the Wayne County Highway Department as a heavy machine operator /mec...
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David F. Nelson, 79, of Norris City
David F. Nelson, 79, of Norris City, IL., passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN. He was born on February 19, 1946, in Eldorado, IL., the son of Doyle and Norinne (Beaty) Nelson. David married Brenda (York) Nelson on March 31, 1967, and together they shared over 58 years of mar...
Aug 30, 2025

JoAnne Marie Seidel, 81, of Belle Rive
JoAnne Marie Seidel, 81, of Belle Rive, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Silver Foxes Senior Living and Rehabilitation in McLeansboro with family by her side. She was born on April 19, 1944 in Kane County, IL to her parents Clyde Russell & Marjorie Eleanor Richards. On Christmas Eve in 196...
Aug 29, 2025

Major (retired) Larry Glen Krutsinger, 69, of Hampton Cove, Alabama (formerly of Flora)
In Loving Memory of Major (Ret.) Larry Glen Krutsinger After a life well-lived, Major (retired) Larry Glen Krutsinger, 69, of Hampton Cove, Alabama, died peacefully on August 23, 2025, surrounded by his wife, Frances, and daughters, Erin and Jamie. Larry was born March 13, 1956, in Flora, Illinois, to Wayne and Ollie M...
Aug 29, 2025

Sandra June "Sandy" (Cheshire) Carr, 65, of McLeansboro
Sandra June "Sandy" (Cheshire) Carr, 65, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at her home in McLeansboro. Sandy was born on August 17, 1960 in Bicester Village, England to Brian & Barbara Cheshire. On September 28, 2022 she married Gary Eugene Carr, who survives. Sandy worked for...
Aug 28, 2025

Kathleen A. (Blanchard) Heath, age 80, of Rinard
Kathleen A. (Blanchard) Heath, age 80, of Rinard, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, at her home. She was born March 30, 1945, in Aurora, the daughter of William Glenn and Helen L. (Wood) Hutter. Kathy was united in marriage to Charles Gary Blanchard on June 10, 1962, in Hinckley, and they shared 27 wedding...
Aug 26, 2025

Lawrence Michels, 82, of Ellery
Lawrence Michels, 82, of Ellery, IL passed away on August 24, 2025 at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi, IL. Lawrence was born in Golden Gate, IL on September 19, 1942 to Vernon and Genevieve (Cowling) Michels. Lawrence married Patricia "Patsy" Bunting on September 22, 1962. He loved his family, his wife, his thr...
Aug 25, 2025

Melissa A. Fitzgerald, 72, of Crossville
Melissa A. Fitzgerald, 72, of Crossville passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, July 28, 2025, at her residence in Crossville. Melissa was born on February 16, 1953, the daughter of Fred Grimwood and Ethel Maxine (Hanks) Grimwood. Melissa loved to read, watch classic movies, and learn about the Renaissance peri...
Aug 24, 2025

Arvia Bell James, 82, of Carmi
Arvia Bell James, 82, of Carmi, Illinois passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on Thursday, June 17, 1943, in Burkesville, Kentucky, a daughter of James and Ella (Vincent) Sheckles. On December 17, 1959 Arvia married Julius Harley James at Concord Methodist Church in Emma...
Aug 24, 2025

Kent "KC" Clevenger, 69, of Fairfield
Kent "KC" Clevenger, 69, of Fairfield passed away at 12:05AM on Tuesday August 19, 2025, at Deaconess Henderson Hospital in Henderson KY. He worked at General Tire for 34 years. KC was born in Fairfield on July 14, 1956, to Tice and Vada Naomi (Reed) Clevenger. He married Cathy Bell on July 7, 1990. KC was an...
Aug 20, 2025
Sports

SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Girls Tennis @ Carbondale 4pm HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne @ South Central GRADE SCHOOL BASEBALL: Fairfield @ Cisne Jasper @ St. Joe New Hope vs. OBR/St. Mary's GRADE SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Jasper @ St. Joe New Hope vs. Olney Cisne @ Flora HIGH SCHOOL JV FOOTBALL FROM MONDAY: Fairfield 26 Edwa...
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SPORTS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules JV Football at Edwards Co. 6pm LADY MULES PLACE 2ND IN ANNUAL VOLLEYBALL KICKOFF CLASSIC AT THE MULE BARN Fairfield Lady Mules went 3-1 Saturday in the tournament beating Cisne, Mt. Vernon and Newton and losing to NCOE in the Championship game 25,22 and 25,23. Kickoff Classic All-To...
Sep 01, 2025

SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 30TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: The Fairfield Lady Mules will host the annual Kickoff Classic Volleyball Tournament today at Fairfield Community High School and the Center Street gyms. Eight teams are entered in the event, divided into four pools. Pool A at FCHS includes Fairfield, Cisne, and Mt. Vernon. Pool B at Cente...
Aug 30, 2025

SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, AUGUST 29TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Football vs Edwards Co. @ The Trainyard Kickoff at 7pm FNB Tailgate Party @ FCHS 5:30pm HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL, WEEK #1 GAMES: BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE: Hamilton Co. at Red Hill Carmi-White Co. at Johnston City Eldorado at C/ZR/E (Christopher) Flora at Sesser-Valier/Waltonville NON-CO...
Aug 29, 2025

SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 28TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Girls Tennis vs. Newton @ Lakeside Park 4pm HIGH SCHOOL GOLF: On Wednesday, the FCHS Boys and Girls Golf Teams competed in a 5-way match at Richland County. On the Boys side, FCHS finished 4th with a score of 176 with Jake Easton and Zury Taylor leading the team with matching 43's. Cisne'...
Aug 28, 2025
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