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ASTRONOMICAL FALL BEGINS TONIGHT (TUESDAY) WITH COOLER WEATHER AHEAD
The National Weather Service in Paducah says astronomical fall officially begins this (Tuesday) evening, and the weather is expected to become noticeably more fall-like across the region for the remainder of the work week. The autumnal equinox arrives at 7:05 p.m. tonight, marking the astronomical beginning of fall in ...
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FAIRFIELD DISTRICT 112 ADOPTS FY27 BUDGET, SEATS NEW BOARD MEMBER
The Fairfield Public School District #112 Board of Education adopted its Fiscal Year 2027 budget and filled a vacant board seat during its Monday night meeting. The board seated Shelby Esmon to fill the vacancy. Esmon will serve until the April election. Superintendent Kristina Gardner reported the district has receive...
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NORTH WAYNE SCHOOL BOARD TO CONSIDER SPRING REFERENDUM FOR BUILDING PROJECT
The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 Board of Education will meet Wednesday evening at Cisne Middle School, with a possible referendum for a building project among the major items on the agenda. A budget hearing will begin at 5:50 p.m. Board members will discuss the district's 2026-27 budget and are sche...
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FAIRFIELD COIN CLUB TO HOLD 56TH ANNUAL SHOW AND AUCTION OCTOBER 11TH
The Fairfield Coin Club will hold its 56th Annual Coin Show and Auction on Sunday, October 11th at North Side Grade School in Fairfield. Doors will open to the public at 9 a.m., with hourly door prizes beginning at 10 a.m. Auction lots will also go on display at that time. Special awards and presentations are scheduled...
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FAIRFIELD MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE TO REORGANIZE THURSDAY
Fairfield-area pastors are being invited to attend meetings later this month aimed at reestablishing the Fairfield Ministerial Alliance. Two meeting opportunities are planned for Thursday. The first will be held at New Beginnings Church at 8:30 a.m., with a second meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Real Life Church. ...
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MUSIC AT THE PARK CONCERTS SET FOR MT. CARMEL
The Music at the Park concert series will bring two upcoming performances to Harris Pavilion at Merchants Park in Mt. Carmel. LynSkynyrd, a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band, will perform Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. Food will be available from Kolbs Culinary and Sno Shack. The concert series will continue Saturday, October 10t...
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MT. VERNON FALL FEST SEEKS BANDS FOR MARCHING EXPO AND DRUMLINE SHOWCASE
Marching bands from across Southern Illinois are being invited to participate in the 2026 Mt. Vernon Fall Fest Marching Band Expo on Saturday, September 2th. The competition begins at 1 p.m. in downtown Mt. Vernon and will feature high school, junior high and middle school bands performing along the Fall Fest parade ro...
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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE HIGHLIGHTS CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK
The Illinois State Police is reminding parents and caregivers about the importance of properly securing children in vehicles as Illinois observes Child Passenger Safety Week, September 21-27. ISP says choosing the appropriate car seat, booster seat or seat belt based on a child's age and size is one of the most importa...
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FNB FALL FUN FEST 5K WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The 18th Annual FNB Fall Fun Fest 5K was held September 17th in Fairfield, with Mark Merkel of Effingham and Jaycie Couch of Fairfield taking the top overall honors. Merkel was the overall male winner, finishing in 18 minutes, 24 seconds. Jayson Rawls placed second in 18:39, followed by Evan Shuff in third at 18:49. Co...
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WINNING FALL FUN FEST BUTTON NUMBERS ANNOUNCED
Winning button numbers have been announced following the 2026 Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. Thursday's winning numbers were #90 and #462, while Friday's winners were #160 and #12. Saturday's winning numbers were #488 and #388. Each of those winning buttons is worth $25. The final drawing Saturday was for a $100 prize, with ...
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Obituaries
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...
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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
Robert Eugene "Bob" Tedford, 69, of McLeansboro
Robert Eugene "Bob" Tedford, 69, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. Bob was born on March 5, 1957 in Eldorado, IL to Homer Tedford, Jr. & Dana Lee (Clark) Tedford. Bob was retired from Hamilton Memorial Hospital, where he had worked ...
Sep 21, 2026
Bonnie F. Atkinson, 88, of Carmi
Bonnie F. Atkinson, 88, of Carmi, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehab. Born on March 26, 1938, in Webb, Mississippi, she was the daughter of Radford and Ruby (Blalock) Sullivan. Bonnie married Joseph Atkinson on December 19, 1954, and they shared more than 57 years of marriage...
Sep 18, 2026
Florence Ethel McDaniel, 95 of Humble, Texas (formerly of Carmi)
Florence Ethel McDaniel, 95 of Humble, Texas and formerly of Carmi, Illinois, passed on to heaven on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at her residence. Florence was born on Monday, July 6, 1931, in Bluford, Illinois, the daughter of Pauline and Victor Harris. She attended Crossville, Illinois High School. During her junior...
Sep 18, 2026
Michael "Mike" L. Knight, 74, of Carmi
Michael "Mike" L. Knight, 74, of Carmi, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Born May 24, 1952, in Fairfield, Illinois, he was the son of William "Bud" and Dorothy Pauline (Evans) Knight. Mike graduated from Crossville High School and Wabash Valley College with an...
Sep 18, 2026
Anna Lee Marvel, 93, of Crossville
Anna Lee Marvel, 93, of Crossville, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehab in Carmi. Born May 25, 1933, in Phillipstown, Illinois, she was the daughter of Lorraine Gholson and Dorothy Ellen (Pyle) Cleveland. She married Billy D. Marvel on October 2, 1987, and they shared more than...
Sep 18, 2026
Wayne E. Aydt, age 59, of Johnston City
Wayne E. Aydt, age 59, of Johnston City, Illinois, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois. He was born on December 8, 1966, in McLeansboro, Illinois, the son of Clarence William "Bill" and Bernice Aydt. Wayne was a graduate of McLeansboro Township High School. ...
Sep 16, 2026
Vickey Sue (Melton) Shaw, 76, of Wayne City
Vickey Sue (Melton) Shaw, 76, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, surrounded by her family, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL following a short battle with cancer. Vickey was born on September 1, 1950 in Fairfield, IL to Harvey Burl Melton & Marcia Mae (Chambers) Melt...
Sep 16, 2026
Kay E. Richards, 76, of Fairfield
Kay E. Richards, 76, of Fairfield, passed away at 4:40pm on Monday, September 14, 2026, at her home. Kay was born on June 22, 1950, in Fairfield, to Earl "Tom" and Ruby (Desch) Marshel. She married the love of her life, Elmer Richards, on September 1, 1968. Kay had worked at the Fairfield Garment Factory, Fai...
Sep 16, 2026
Sherry L. Butler, 76, of Norris City
Sherry L. Butler, 76, of Norris City passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born in Murphysboro, IL on September 26, 1949 the daughter of Thomas R. Cook and Alma Faye Bryd. Sherry met her husband Steve in Junior High during her 7th grade year. On Valentine's D...
Sep 15, 2026
Sports
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: ...
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SPORTS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules JV Football vs. Carmi-White County at the Trainyard 6:00 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules JV Golf vs. NCOE and Edwards County at the Fairfield Public Golf Course 4:00 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis at Mt. Vernon 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne at St. Elmo-Brown...
Sep 21, 2026
SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH
LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at the Vandalia Tournament Fairfield vs. North Clay 10:00 a.m. Fairfield vs. Vandalia 11:00 a.m. Fairfield vs. Carlyle 2:00 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Olney Invitational at Olney Central College 9:30 a.m. ...
Sep 19, 2026
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Fairfield Mules Football at Carmi-White County 7:00 p.m. WFIW's LeMond's Chevrolet Chrysler Pre-Game Show begins at 6:30 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules Golf vs. Flora, Gallatin County, and North Clay at the Fairfield Public Golf Course 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBAL...
Sep 18, 2026
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Freshman Football at DuQuoin 6:30 p.m. Lady Mules Volleyball at Flora (All 3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE: Red Hill at Edwards County HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Wayne City at Patoka HIGH SCHOOL FALL BASEBALL: Wayne City v...
Sep 17, 2026
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules and Lady Mules Golf vs. Carmi-White County and Gallatin County at the Fairfield Public Golf Course. NEW START TIME AT 5:00 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis at Richland County 6:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Fairfield at Carmi JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL: Fairfield v...
Sep 16, 2026
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules and Lady Mules Golf at Mt. Carmel 4:00 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis vs. Newton at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 6:15 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne at Woodlawn Wayne City at Sandoval JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Fairfield at Wayne City Jasper at North Clay New Hope...
Sep 15, 2026
SPORTS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules JV Football vs. Sesser-Valier-Waltonville at the Trainyard 6:00 p.m. Mules Boys Golf at the Robinson Invitational at Quail Creek Country Club 1:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne vs. Mt. Carmel Wayne City at Crab Orchard JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: New Hop...
Sep 14, 2026
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