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ABOVE-NORMAL TEMPERATURES TO GIVE WAY TO COOLER CONDITIONS, SHOWERS ON FRIDAY
Above-normal temperatures will continue across the region through Thursday before a cold front brings cooler temperatures and rain to the area Friday. Highs today and Thursday are expected to reach the upper 80s to lower 90s. The cold front will move through the region Friday, bringing the best chances for showers duri...
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AMISH SCHOOL TEACHER KILLED, TWO STUDENTS SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WAYNE COUNTY BUGGY CRASH
One person was killed and two others seriously injured Tuesday morning in a multi-vehicle crash involving an Amish buggy in Wayne County. The crash was reported at approximately 7:09 a.m. along County Highway 16, the extension of Illinois Route 161 west of Johnsonville, in the area of the 600 block of County Highway 16...
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WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT NEWS FROM TUESDAY
Several cases were resolved or addressed Tuesday in Wayne County Circuit Court. Azalee E. Stephans, 22, of Fairfield, was placed on one year of court supervision in a misdemeanor retail theft case. Stephans was ordered to pay $64.89 in restitution to Walmart, along with court costs, and was ordered to stay away from Wa...
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FAIRFIELD MAN ARRESTED ON AGGRAVATED BATTERY, HATE CRIME AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT CHARGES
A Fairfield man was arrested Tuesday night by the Wayne County Sheriff's Department on a warrant charging him with aggravated battery, a hate crime and disorderly conduct. According to Wayne County Sheriff's Department records, 59-year-old Bill R. Dobbs of Fairfield was arrested, transported and lodged in the Wayne Cou...
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"BOO ON MAIN" HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION SET FOR DOWNTOWN FAIRFIELD
The City of Fairfield will host its annual "Boo on Main" celebration Friday, October 30th with Halloween activities planned throughout downtown Fairfield. From 5 to 7 p.m., local businesses and individuals will be set up for trunk-or-treating. The evening will also feature free hot dogs, games, costume judgin...
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WAYNE CITY MATTERS SEEKING PARTICIPANTS FOR HALLOWEEN TRUNK OR TREAT
Wayne City Matters is looking for individuals and organizations to help make this year's Halloween Trunk or Treat a community event. The celebration will be held Saturday, October 31st, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Wayne City Park. Organizers are seeking participants willing to decorate a vehicle trunk and hand out treats durin...
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FAIRFIELD AMERICAN LEGION TO HOST ADULT HALLOWEEN PARTY
The Anthony Wayne American Legion Post #176 will host an adult Halloween Party on Saturday, October 31, from 4 p.m. until midnight at the Legion, 111 SW Fourth Street in Fairfield. The evening will begin with wings served from 4 to 8 p.m. Traditional wings will be available in several flavors, including plain, regular ...
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FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ANNOUNCES OCTOBER MAMMOGRAPHY HOURS, SATURDAY CLINICS
Fairfield Memorial Hospital is encouraging women to schedule mammograms during October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. FMH offers 3-D mammography, also known as tomosynthesis, which provides layer-by-layer images of breast tissue. Hospital officials say the technology can provide greater accuracy, reduce exam...
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ILLINOIS CORN, SOYBEAN HARVEST REMAINS AHEAD OF AVERAGE
Despite heavy rainfall slowing fieldwork in portions of northern Illinois, corn and soybean harvest continues to run ahead of the five-year average statewide. According to the latest USDA Crop Progress and Condition Report, Illinois farmers had 5.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending September 27th. Corn...
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FLORA AND OLNEY ELKS TO SPONSOR FREE CHILDREN'S ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC
The Flora Elks Lodge 1659 and Olney Elks Lodge 926, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation, will sponsor a free children's orthopedic assessment clinic on Wednesday, November 4, in Flora. The clinic will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Clay County Flora Medical Clinic, located at 929 Stacey Burk D...
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Obituaries
Phyllis M. (Garner) Clark, 95, of Wayne City
Phyllis M. (Garner) Clark, 95, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026 at Twin Willows Nursing Home in Salem, IL. Phyllis was born on August 12, 1931 in Wayne City to Omer & Lola (McKinney) Garner. On May 26, 1954 she married Jervis "J.J." Clark, who preceded her in death. Phyllis re...
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Jeffery Dwain Wilkerson, 54, of Fairfield
Jeffery Dwain Wilkerson, 54, of Fairfield, passed away at 5:15AM on Monday September 28, 2026. He was born in Fairfield on December 17, 1971, to Jimmie and Shirley (Killingsworth) Wilkerson. Jeffery was a carpenter working in construction. Jeffery is survived by his mother, Shirley Wilkerson of Fairfield; sons, Dalton ...
Sep 29, 2026
Michelle Rene Brown, 54, of Carmi
Michelle Rene Brown, 54, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. She was born on Tuesday, March 7, 1972, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Mike and Sandy (Ward) Zenner. Michelle Married Stacey Heath Brown on December 25, 1993, and he preceded her in death on October 21, 2021. She was a cosmetologis...
Sep 29, 2026
Ruby Mathis, 66 of Cisne
Ruby Mathis, 66 of Cisne, passed away at 1:05 PM, Saturday, September 26, 2026, at her home. Ruby was born on April 17, 1960, in Kansas City, Kansas to Victor and Ruby (White) Pettey. She was a god-fearing woman who loved the lord immensely. She enjoyed spending time with her loved ones and taking care of her fur ba...
Sep 29, 2026
Shelia L. Clodfelter, 74, of Norris City
Shelia L. Clodfelter, 74, of Norris City passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born north of Carmi in Centerville on July 17, 1952 the daughter of William Carroll and Bertha M. (Schmittler) Murphy. Sheila married Richard A. Clodfelter on May 27, 1971 and he s...
Sep 28, 2026
Michael P. "Mike" Talley, 81, of Carmi
Michael P. "Mike" Talley, 81, of Carmi passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Wabash Senior Living and Rehab in Carmi. He was born in Carmi on January 8, 1945 the son of Earl and Rosemary (Morris) Talley. Mike married Judy E. Smith on December 30, 1967 and she preceded him in death on Decem...
Sep 28, 2026
Joyce Ann Turpin, age 67, of Carmi
It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of Joyce Ann Turpin, age 67, of Carmi, Illinois. Joyce was a beloved mother and grandmother, who died on August 24, 2026 in Hackensack, New Jersey. Joyce was born May 1, 1959 to Robert and Barbara (Wargel) Naas. In 1978, she married Jeffrey Turpin and buil...
Sep 28, 2026
Dick Jess Feather, 86, of Fairfield
Dick Jess Feather, 86, of Fairfield, Illinois, passed away on September 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born November 18, 1939, the youngest of three children born to Burrell and Eliza (Haile) Feather. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather. As a young man, Dick proud...
Sep 26, 2026
Dennis Burrell Pindell, 71, of Norris City
Dennis Burrell Pindell, 71, of Norris City, IL, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born September 23, 1955, in Gary, IN, he was the son of Sidney and Tressie (Crider) Pindell. Dennis married Cynthia Stokes on December 18, 1981, at the First United Methodist Church in Nor...
Sep 25, 2026
Rosanna Delores (Kreher) Nice, 81, of Dahlgren
Rosanna Delores (Kreher) Nice, 81, of Dahlgren, IL passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. Rosanna was born on January 10, 1945 in Piopolis, IL to her parents Joseph & Gertrude (Birkner) Kreher. On November 30, 1963 she married Larry Paul Nice who precede...
Sep 21, 2026
Carroll Dean Partain, 88, of McLeansboro,
Carroll Dean Partain, 88, of McLeansboro, IL passed peacefully in his sleep on September 13, 2026 at his home. He was born in Herod, IL on November 7, 1937 to William Masa Partain & Irene (Owen) Partain. On June 25, 1960 he married Patricia (Skelton) Partain. They enjoyed 60 ½ years of marriage until her ...
Sep 21, 2026
Sports
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Golf at the IHSA Class 1A Regionals at Quail Creek Country Club at Robinson 9:00 a.m. FCHS BATTLE OF THE CLASSES 6:30 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: NO OTHER AREA SPORTS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: The Fairfield Lady Mules wo...
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SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Carmi-White County at the Mule Barn (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. Lady Mules Golf at the IHSA Regional at Quail Creek Country Club at Robinson 9:00 a.m. Lady Mules Tennis at Richland County 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne vs. Webber Wa...
Sep 29, 2026
SPORTS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules JV Football at Johnston City 6:00 p.m. Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Mt. Carmel at the Mule Barn (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis vs. Herrin at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 p.m. Mules JV Golf vs. Salem, Woodlawn, and North Clay at the Fairfield Public Golf Course 4:00 p.m....
Sep 28, 2026
SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH
LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Lawrenceville Invitational 10:00 a.m. Lady Mules Tennis at the Mt. Vernon Doubles Tournament 9:00 a.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE: CZR at Red Hill FAIRFIELD...
Sep 26, 2026
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Fairfield Mules Football vs. Johnston City at the Trainyard 7:00 p.m. LeMond's Chevrolet Chrysler Pre-Game Show begins at 6:30 p.m. on WFIW-FM 104.9, wfiwradio.com and tocsportsnetwork.com Lady Mules Golf at Hamilton County 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: BLAC...
Sep 25, 2026
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at Eldorado, 3 levels 5:00 p.m. Mules Boys Golf at the Black Diamond Conference Championship at the Franklin County Country Club 9:00 a.m. Lady Mules Tennis vs. Carbondale at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 p.m. *SENIOR RECOGNITION DAY* OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR T...
Sep 24, 2026
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Golf at the Black Diamond Conference Championship at the Franklin County Country Club 9:00 a.m. JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL REGIONAL: SIJHSAA CLASS S REGION 7 REGIONAL: Summersville vs. Bluford-Farmington Field vs. Ewing-Northern JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL REGIONALS: SIJHSAA CLASS M REGI...
Sep 23, 2026
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Hamilton County at the Mule Barn 5:00 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis at Carmi-White County 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne vs. Lawrenceville Wayne City vs. Mt. Vernon JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL REGIONAL: SIJHSAA CLASS M REGION 8 REGIONAL: ...
Sep 22, 2026
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