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FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL APPROVES FIRE DEPARTMENT TRUCK PURCHASE, INSURANCE RENEWAL AND BUSINESS DISTRICT FUNDING
The Fairfield City Council met in regular session last (Tuesday) night at Fairfield City Hall. The council approved purchasing a new 2027 Ram 3500 Crew Cab from Lemond's Chevrolet-Chrysler for the fire department. The truck carries a purchase price of $49,858.63, with a $4,500 trade-in allowance and a $10,000 contribut...
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CAMPER FIRE DAMAGES NEARBY FAIRFIELD RESIDENCE
Fairfield City Firefighters responded early this (Wednesday) morning to a camper fire behind a residence on Ash Street. Fairfield City Fire, with mutual aid from the Fairfield Rural Fire Department, was called to 27 Ash Street shortly after 4 a.m. Wayne County Ambulance personnel also responded to the scene. Fire offi...
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WAYNE CITY WOMAN INJURED IN SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH ON ILLINOIS ROUTE 15
A Wayne City woman was injured in a single-vehicle traffic crash Tuesday morning on Illinois Route 15 just west of Fairfield According to the Wayne County Sheriff's Department, 20-year-old Kayla Sexton of Wayne City was traveling on Illinois Route 15 near the address of 1438 IL Highway 15 around 8:05 a.m. when her vehi...
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TWO SENTENCED TUESDAY IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
Two individuals were sentenced Tuesday in Wayne County Circuit Court in Fairfield on separate felony charges. 49-year-old Dennis L. Galbraith of Cisne pleaded guilty to Driving While License Revoked, a Class 4 felony. Galbraith was sentenced to 24 months of probation and 180 days stayed in the Wayne County Jail, if he ...
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FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM MOVING FROM FAIRFIELD TO MT. VERNON IN NOVEMBER
A food distribution program that has operated in Fairfield is moving to Mt. Vernon, where United Way of South Central Illinois will take over operations beginning Thursday, November 5th. The transition comes after the individuals who previously operated the Fairfield distribution program decided to retire. United Way E...
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UNOCCUPIED ALBION HOME GUTTED BY LATE-NIGHT FIRE
The Albion Fire Department was called to a house fire in the 200 block of North Fifth Street around 11:30 Tuesday night. Fire officials say the home was undergoing renovation work and was unoccupied at the time. The house was heavily involved in fire when firefighters arrived and sustained extensive damage, with the in...
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SSM HEALTH VOLUNTEEN PROGRAM HELPS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS STUDENTS EXPLORE HEALTHCARE CAREERS
A summer volunteer program offered by SSM Health in Southern Illinois continues to grow, providing high school students with opportunities to explore careers in healthcare while helping develop the region's future workforce. The SSM Health Volunteen Program, which began in 2022 with just 11 students, received 56 approv...
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AUTISM SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS TO HOST FAMILY PUMPKIN PATCH EVENT SATURDAY
The Autism Society of Southern Illinois will host a Family Pumpkin Patch Event this Saturday at Marlow's Pumpkin Patch in Mt. Vernon. The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. and is designed to bring families together for an evening of fall activities in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Admission is $5 per pers...
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FAIRFIELD LEGION RIDERS TO HOLD CHILI AND PORK BURGER COOKOUT
The Fairfield Legion Riders will hold a Chili and Pork Burger Cookout on Sunday, November 8th at the Fairfield American Legion. The cookout will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 111 SW 4th Street in Fairfield, weather permitting. Veterans will eat free. Menu prices include 16-ounce chili for $5, 32-ounce chili for $8, por...
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FORMER GRAYVILLE COMMISSIONER TURNS NEGATIVE MESSAGE INTO CHRISTMAS DONATION
Former Grayville City Commissioner Andi Ford presented Grayville Police Chief Mason Siegel with a $2,500 check Monday night to support the city's Hometown Heroes Christmas program for underprivileged children. The money came from a T-shirt fundraiser Ford launched after receiving a hateful letter following her resignat...
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Obituaries
Frank W. Auker, 71 of Dix
Frank W. Auker of Dix, IL passed away quietly at home after a short illness on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at the age of 71 years, 4 months, and 3 days. He was born on June 10, 1955 in Lancaster County, PA to the late Paul & Emeline Auker. He was a faithful member of the Walnut Hill Congregation, Eastern. He was u...
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Treva Joann Garlick, 85, of Norris City
Treva Joann Garlick, 85, of Norris City passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at her residence. She was born on October 7, 2026 in Norris City to Ralph and Violet (Blake) Kimmel. Treva married Paul Lee Garlick on August 23, 1963 and they shared over 30 years of marriage until his passing on October 28, 1993. Her fav...
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Judy Kaye Read, 80, of McLeansboro
Judy Kaye Read, 80, of McLeansboro, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2026 at Silver Foxes Senior Living and Rehabilitation in McLeansboro with her daughter by her side. She was born on February 24, 1946 in Michigan City, IN to Halbert M. Phillips, Sr. and Venita B. Phillips. On August 27, 1966, she ma...
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Rev. Alfred S. Cobb, 89 of Mayfield, KY
Rev. Alfred S. Cobb of Mayfield passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026 at his home. He was 89 years old. Born March 25, 1937, in Coldwater, Kentucky, he was preceded in death by his wife Leona "Lee" (Davenport) Cobb and his parents, Rev. Stephen H. and Pauline E. (Waldrop) Cobb. He was a member of First Bapt...
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Christopher Dean Moore, 60, of Carmi
Christopher Dean Moore, 60, of Carmi, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on Saturday. June 18, 1966, in Eldorado, Illinois a son of Ralph and Leona (Gordon) Moore. Chris enjoyed being outdoors, camping and fishing. Survivors include his...
Oct 12, 2026
Judy Kay Pumphrey, 82, of Carmi
Judy Kay Pumphrey, 82, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. She was born on Sunday, March 12, 1944, In Frederick, Oklahoma, the daughter of Raymond and Lena (Loftis) Bryan. Judy married James Robert Pumphrey on June 21, 2020, in Carmi. She atte...
Oct 12, 2026
Sharon Lynn Box, 70 of Albion
Sharon Lynn Box was an extraordinary woman whose warmth, kindness, and vibrant love for life touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. With profound sadness and deep respect, we celebrate her life and the beautiful legacy she leaves behind following her passing on October 9, 2026. Born on June 23, 1956, in Paris, ...
Oct 12, 2026
Paula Jean Mitchell, 73, of McLeansboro
Paula Jean Mitchell, 73, of McLeansboro, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2026 at Fox Meadows Supportive Living in McLeansboro with family by her side. She was born on September 16, 1953 in McLeansboro to Kenneth "K.P." and Pearl Mitchell. Paula was a member of Ten Mile Missionary Baptist Church o...
Oct 10, 2026
Cletis "Clete" Campbell, 92, of Wayne City
Cletis "Clete" Campbell, 92, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor. Clete was born at home in the Aden bottoms on January 22, 1934. He attended Garrison Grade School in Aden. At the age of 16, he began working in the oil fields. He later owned a farm in ...
Oct 9, 2026
Jerry Dean Joslin, 85, of Fairfield
Jerry Dean Joslin, 85, of Fairfield, passed away at 6:45am on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN after a brief illness. Jerry was born on July 24, 1941, in Fairfield, IL, to Walter and Bertie (Sanders) Joslin. On March 22, 1964, he married the love of his life, Karen (Rister) Joslin....
Oct 9, 2026
Teresa Laverne (Feather) Staggs, 76, of Wayne City
Teresa Laverne (Feather) Staggs, 76, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Skilled Care Unit in Fairfield, IL. Teresa was born on June 26, 1950 in Flora, IL to LaVern & Freida (Wood) Feather. She married Kent Staggs, who survives. Teresa earned her Master's degree...
Oct 9, 2026
Sports
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: NO LOCAL EVENTS SCHEDULED AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: The Fairfield Lady Mules Volleyball Team took care of business Tuesday night at the Mule Barn, sweeping Eldorado in a Black Diamond Conference matchup and s...
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SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Eldorado at the Mule Barn (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Roger lee Invitational at Dolan Lake 4:00 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis at Salem 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne vs. Carmi-White County Wayne Ci...
Oct 13, 2026
SPORTS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 12TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules JV Football vs. CZRE at the Trainyard 6:00 p.m. Lady Mules Volleyball at Edwards County (3 Levels) PINK-OUT GAME 5:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Frontier Bobcats at Lincoln Trail College AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THE WEEKEND: HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY...
Oct 12, 2026
SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH
LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Benton Showcase 9:00 a.m. OTHER ARE SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: GRAYVILLE ROUND-ROBIN TOURNAMENT: Grayville vs Cisne Hutsonville vs Salem JV Grayville vs Hutsonville Cisne vs Salem JV Cisne...
Oct 10, 2026
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Fairfield Mules Football at CZRE 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 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE: Carmi-White County at Edwards County Red Hill at Johnston City Sesser-Valier-Wa...
Oct 9, 2026
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at Hamilton County (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Cumberland Invite at Lakeland College 4:30 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne at Grayville HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Hamilt...
Oct 8, 2026
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Tennis vs. Carterville at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JUNIOR HIGH CROSS COUNTRY: SIJHSAA CLASS S CROSS COUNTRY REGIONAL AT SUMMERSVILLE: Jasper, New Hope, Geff, Cisne, and Wayne City will all be participating SIJHSAA CLASS M CROSS COUNTRY R...
Oct 7, 2026
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Flora at the Mule Barn (All 3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Wayne City at North Clay JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL STATE TOURNAMENT AT THE OASIS SPORTS COMPLEX IN MARION: SIJHSAA CLASS S STATE TOURNAMENT SEMIFINAL: St. Joe (Ol...
Oct 6, 2026
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