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NEW HOPE SCHOOL EARNS EXEMPLARY DESIGNATION ON 2026 ILLINOIS SCHOOL REPORT CARD
New Hope Grade School has received an Exemplary designation from the Illinois State Board of Education as part of the recently released 2026 Illinois School Report Card. The Exemplary designation is the highest summative rating awarded by the Illinois State Board of Education and recognizes schools demonstrating the hi...
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FAIRFIELD VETERANS DAY PARADE SET FOR SATURDAY; COMMUNITY ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE
Fairfield's annual Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m., with several activities planned throughout the day to honor area veterans and recognize their service. Parade lineup will begin at 1 p.m. on North First Street near the High Rise, with positions assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Org...
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EDWARDS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE CLUB KICKS OFF ANNUAL HOLIDAY FRUIT SALE
The Edwards County High School Science Club is kicking off its 2026-2027 Holiday Fruit Sale, offering area residents an opportunity to purchase fresh fruit and holiday treats while supporting local students. The Science Club is partnering with Cusumano & Sons for the annual fundraiser, with proceeds going directly ...
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FAIRFIELD UNION THANKSGIVING SERVICE SET FOR SUNDAY TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY FOOD BASKET PROGRAM
The Clothesline, Fairfield Ministerial Alliance, and Midwest Food Bank will sponsor the annual Union Thanksgiving Service this Sunday at 6 p.m. at New Beginnings Church in Fairfield. Pastor Jake Wicks of the Fairfield Wesleyan Church will serve as the guest speaker. Music will be provided by the New Beginnings Church P...
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FAIRFIELD OFFICIALS CLOSE FREEDOM PARK RESTROOMS INDEFINITELY FOLLOWING VANDALISM
The City of Fairfield has announced that public restrooms at Freedom Park will be closed indefinitely following an incident of vandalism during the recent Boo on Main Halloween event. According to city officials, the decision to close the restroom facilities comes after vandalism occurred at the park during the communi...
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GROFF LIBRARY TO HOST CHRISTMAS PHOTOGRAPHY FUNDRAISER DECEMBER 4TH-5TH
Groff Memorial Public Library in Grayville will host a special Christmas photography fundraiser on Friday and Saturday, December 4th and 5th, with proceeds benefiting the library. The two-day event will feature holiday photography sessions provided by Anita Midgley of In Focus Photography. Photo sessions will be availa...
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MT. VERNON TO HONOR VETERANS AT FINAL FRIDAY'S FOOD & ART EVENT OF 2026
Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc. will wrap up its 2026 Friday's Food & Art series this Friday with a special evening honoring veterans and featuring live music, food vendors, local artisans and downtown shopping. The free community event will take place from 5 until 8 p.m. at The Commons, located at 911 Broadway in Downt...
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SSM HEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL TO OFFER FREE LUNG CANCER SCREENINGS NOVEMBER 14TH
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon will offer a limited number of free lung cancer screenings on Saturday, November 14th, as part of National Lung Screening Day. The hospital will provide free low-dose CT lung cancer screenings for up to 12 eligible uninsured or underinsured individuals, thanks to a grant...
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ILLINOIS CORN AND SOYBEAN HARVEST AHEAD OF AVERAGE AS FALL FIELDWORK NEARS COMPLETION
The fall harvest season is nearing completion across Illinois, with both corn and soybean harvesting running ahead of the five-year average, according to the latest USDA Crop Progress and Condition Report. As of Sunday, November 1, Illinois farmers had harvested 86 percent of the state's corn crop and 91 percent of soy...
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19-YEAR-OLD OPDYKE WOMAN KILLED IN JEFFERSON COUNTY ROLLOVER CRASH
A 19-year-old Opdyke woman was killed Friday afternoon in a single-vehicle rollover crash on a rural gravel road in Jefferson County. Jefferson County Coroner Roger Hayse identified the victim as Emily Wollite of Opdyke. According to Hayse, Wollite was traveling on North Falcon Lane between Bluford and Belle Rive when ...
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Obituaries
Elenora F. Block, 86, of Cisne
Elenora F. Block, 86, of Cisne, IL passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Cisne Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Elenora was born November 25, 1939, to Robert and Delberta (Platt) Haynes in Flora, IL. She married Harold E. Block on March 22, 1967, in Flora, IL. He preceded her in death on June 20, 2015. Elen...
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Yevonda Lynn Bell, 72, of Carmi
Yevonda Lynn Bell, 72, of Carmi, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026. She was born on Thursday, August 5, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Dearl and Hilda (Browning) Williams. Yevonda married Ronald D. Bell on November 8, 1975, in Midland Texas. She worked for Dr. Stricklin for a time and as a...
Nov 3, 2026
Jacqueline Dorene Pearson, 88, of Grayville
Jacqueline Dorene Pearson, 88, of Grayville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026. She was born on Thursday, August 25, 1938, the daughter of John "Jeff" and Evelyn (Flemming) McCollum. Jackie married Larry S. Pearson on June 14, 1957, and he preceded her in death on November 16, 2015. She starte...
Nov 3, 2026
Sophie Mary (Groszek) Owen, 87, of Harrisburg
Sophie Mary (Groszek) Owen, 87, of Harrisburg, IL passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. Sophie was born on December 6, 1938 to Stanley & Angie Groszek. Sophie married Karol Rozycki, then remarried J.L. Johnson, and then married Charles Owen - all of whom preceded...
Nov 3, 2026
Michael Lynn Taylor, age 60, of Grayville
Michael Lynn Taylor, age 60, of Grayville, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. He was born May 1, 1966, in Flora, the son of James B. and Rita A. (Yates) Taylor. He was united in marriage to Nancy Sue (Brown) Reed on July 31, 2001, in Rinard, and toge...
Nov 3, 2026
Colton Lee Rose, 37, of West Salem
Colton Lee Rose, 37, of West Salem, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026 Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Colton was born July 29, 1989 in Olney, the son of William Bruce and Annetta Rose. Colton loved being outdoors and family gatherings. He was an animal lover and loved his cats, chic...
Nov 2, 2026
Olive Sue "Susie" Withrow, 91, formerly, of Geff
Olive Sue "Susie" Withrow, 91, formerly, of Geff, IL. passed away October 5, 2026, at Cisne Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Sue was born on March 22, 1935, to Elmo and Verl (Bullard) Mugrage at their home in Rinard, IL. She married Jerry Withrow on November 1, 1953 in Fairfield, IL. He preceded her i...
Nov 2, 2026
Hadley Ann Williams, 19 Days Old, of Benton
Hadley Ann Williams of Benton was born on October 7, 2026 at Saint Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, passed away in her sleep in the early morning hours of October 26, 2026. While Hadley was only here for nineteen days, she left a lasting impact on all who got to meet her; especially her mommy, daddy, big ...
Nov 2, 2026
Tammy L. Miller, 63, of Norris City
Tammy L. Miller, 63, of Norris City, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026. She was born on Saturday, November 17, 1962, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Robert LeRoy and Dianna Lee (Cavaness) Georgeff. Tammy married Michael Thomas Miller and he preceded her in death on January 30, 2026. She was a member of ...
Oct 30, 2026
Aurora Jade Wood Barrow, 1 month & 26 days old
Aurora Jade Wood Barrow, 1 month & 26 days old, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, IL. Aurora was born on September 1, 2026 in Mt. Vernon, IL to Maci Wood and Jory Barrow. Aurora brought joy to the lives of many during her time here and will always be loved and...
Oct 29, 2026
Cathy Ann (Opell) Cates, 74 of Fairfield
Cathy Ann (Opell) Cates, 74 of Fairfield passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. Cathy was born February 11, 1952, in Vincennes, IN to Harlan and Lois ( Cochran) Opell. Cathy spent most of her childhood in Vincennes, IN before her family moved to Fairfield where she ...
Oct 29, 2026
Sports
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: IHSA CLASS 1A ST. ELMO SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Okawville vs. South Central IHSA CLASS 1A CRAB ORCHARD SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: NCOE vs. Trico IHSA CLASS 2A CARTERVILLE SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: R...
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SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETALL: Fairfield at Albion Jasper vs. Allendale-St. Mary's (JV Only) AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS: IHSA CLASS 1A ST. ELMO SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS: Okawville over Cisne in 2 Sets: 25-14 and 25-21 South Cent...
Nov 4, 2026
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS: IHSA CLASS 1A ST. ELMO SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS: Cisne vs. Okawville South Central vs. Carlyle IHSA CLASS 1A CRAB ORCHARD SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS: NCOE vs. Waterloo Gibault Trico vs. Egyptian IHSA CLASS...
Nov 3, 2026
SPORTS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: Jasper vs. New Hope Geff at Discovery Christian Cisne vs. South Central JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETALL: Wayne City at Bluford AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THE WEEKEND: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: IHSA CLASS 3A PLAYOFF AT BE...
Nov 2, 2026
SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST
LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: IHSA Class 3A Playoff - Fairfield Mules vs. Benton Rangers at Benton 2:00 p.m. WFIW's LeMond's Chevrolet Chrysler Pre-Game Show begins at 1:30 p.m. on WFIW 104.9, wfiwradio.com and tocsportsnetwork.com Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the IHSA ...
Oct 31, 2026
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH SPORTS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: IHSA CLASS 2A JOHNSTON CITY REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: The Fairfield Lady Mules saw their outstanding volleyball season come t...
Oct 30, 2026
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Benton at the IHSA Class 2A Regional Championship at Johnston City 6:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: IHSA CLASS 1A NORTH CLAY REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Cisne vs. Toledo-Cumberland IHSA CLASS 1A OBLONG REGIONAL: S...
Oct 29, 2026
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NONE OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL REGIONALS: IHSA CLASS 1A NORTH CLAY REGIONAL: Cisne vs. Edwards County St. Elmo-Brownstown vs. Toledo-Cumberland IHSA CLASS 1A OBLONG REGIONAL: Wayne City vs. South Central Lawrenceville vs. Oblong AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: ...
Oct 28, 2026
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