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FAIRFIELD DISTRICT 112 ANNOUNCES PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE DATES
Fairfield Public School District #112 has announced dates for upcoming parent-teacher conferences at North Side and Center Street schools. Conferences will be held Monday, October 5th from 5 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, October 7th from 5 to 6:30 p.m. School will dismiss early on both conference days, with dismissal at 2 p...
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CISNE FFA PLACES SECOND IN SECTION 23 HORSE JUDGING EVENT
(Pictured in the front row, from left, are Smith, Hearle, Shannon and King. In the back row are Krupp, Dickey, Alvis, Matthews and Lewis.) The Cisne FFA Horse Judging team earned a second-place finish Monday, September 28, at the Section 23 Horse Judging Career Development Event held at the White Squirrel Saddle Club i...
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EDWARDS COUNTY FFA ATTENDS SECTION 23 LEADERSHIP TRAINING SCHOOL
(Pictured L to R: Jackson Shelby, Zavior Lee, JJ Spray, Quentin Pike, Hayley Perry, Hannah Perry, and Emma Carwile) Edwards County FFA members participated in the Section 23 Leadership Training School on Wednesday, September 23, at Wayne City High School. The event was organized by the Section 23 FFA officer team, whic...
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WAYNE COUNTY 4-H FOUNDATION FISH FRY SET FOR SATURDAY
The Wayne County 4-H Foundation will hold a drive-through fish fry Saturday at the Wayne County Courthouse in Fairfield. Serving will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until sold out. Meals will include fish fillets, fried potatoes, coleslaw, hush puppies and an iced 4-H cookie. The cost is $12 per meal. The fundra...
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EDWARDS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO REVIEW FY27 BUDGET, SOLAR PROJECTS MONDAY
The Edwards County Commissioners will meet Monday, October 5, at 9 a.m. at the Edwards County Courthouse, with the fiscal year 2027 budget and several renewable energy projects among the items on the agenda. Commissioners are scheduled to review the FY2027 budget and receive reports from Sheriff Darby Boewe, the County...
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ENFIELD MULE DAYS TO CELEBRATE 105TH YEAR THROUGH SUNDAY
The 105th Enfield Mule Days celebration, themed "Celebrates America," will take place through the Sunday. Events continue Friday, October 2nd with the Little Miss Mule Day Contest, Mule Day Queen Contest, Jr. Miss Mule Day Contest, entertainment, and bingo. Saturday's activities begin with a biscuits and grav...
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SHAWNEE SASQUATCH FESTIVAL RETURNS TO HARRISBURG SATURDAY
The 6th Annual Shawnee Sasquatch Festival will take over Harrisburg on Saturday with a full day of activities, entertainment and some Bigfoot-themed fun. The festival offers free admission, free carnival rides, live music and free parking throughout the city. Activities begin at 10 a.m. with the Run Like a Squatch 5K, ...
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FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO OFFER FREE COMPUTER CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS
Frontier Community College will offer two free Computers for Beginners classes in October for individuals interested in developing basic computer skills and becoming more comfortable using technology. The first class will be held Tuesday, October 6th from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A second session is scheduled for Thursd...
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR TUESDAY AT BLUE POINT CHURCH
The American Red Cross is encouraging blood and platelet donors of all blood types to schedule appointments this fall. A local blood drive will be held Tuesday from noon until 6 p.m. in the Link Gymnasium at Blue Point Free Will Baptist Church. Those who donate blood or platelets through October 18th will receive a $15...
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BOIL ORDER LIFTED FOR VILLAGE OF SIMS
The boil water order previously issued for the Village of Sims has been lifted. Residents and customers affected by the order no longer need to boil water for human consumption.
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Obituaries
Betty Jane Doerner, 99, of Carmi
Betty Jane Doerner, 99, of Carmi, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehab. Born September 2, 1927, in Broughton, she was the daughter of Truman Wilson and Mary D. (Wilson) Gwaltney. Betty graduated from Norris City High School in 1946. On January 1, 1950, she married Roy Kenneth Doerner...
Oct 1, 2026
Veronica Cox, 64 of Fairfield
Veronica Cox, 64 of Fairfield, IL passed away at 6:46 AM, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at her home. Veronica was born on October 30, 1961, in Juneau, AK to Ronnie Rains and Sandra (Busler) King. Veronica was employed for many years at Frontier Community College until she retired in June of 2018. A loving mother who ...
Oct 1, 2026
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...
Sep 30, 2026
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
Sports
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: HOMECOMING!! Homecoming Parade at 2:00 p.m. Fairfield Mules Football vs. Flora at the Trainyard 7:00 p.m. WFIW's LeMond's Chevrolet Chrysler Pre-Game Show at 6:30 p.m. Homecoming Coronation at Halftime OTHER AREA BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE FOOTBALL GAMES: Edwards County at Sesser-Valier-Wal...
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SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1ST
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Edwards County at the Mule Barn (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Robinson Invitational 4:30 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis at Flora 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne at Palestine-Hutsonville Way...
Oct 1, 2026
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...
Sep 30, 2026
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
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