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FAIRFIELD VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE SET FOR WEDNESDAY AT MAPLE HILL CEMETERY
Fairfield's annual Veterans Day observance will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Veterans Section of Maple Hill Cemetery in Fairfield. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m., with Chief Warrant Officer 2 Caleb Koker serving as this year's guest speaker. Koker, who also serves as a detective with the Fairfield Police Dep...
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BOIL ORDER ISSUED FOR SOUTHWEST 12TH STREET AND OTHER AFFECTED FAIRFIELD WATER CUSTOMERS
The City of Fairfield Water Distribution Department has issued a boil water order for residents along Southwest 12th Street and any other customers who experienced a loss of water service during scheduled maintenance Monday morning. According to city officials, the boil order was issued as a precaution following the ma...
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ALBION CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSES WATER RATE INCREASE, APPROVES DISPATCH CONTRACT
The Albion City Council met in special session Monday night, addressing several matters including a proposed water rate increase, a new emergency dispatching contract, insurance reimbursement for a destroyed police squad car, and maintenance of city water wells. Council members met with representatives of the Ellery Wa...
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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING DEATH ON INTERSTATE 57 IN FRANKLIN COUNTY
Illinois State Police are investigating after a person was found deceased Monday morning on Interstate 57 near Whittington in Franklin County. According to Illinois State Police Troop 10, troopers responded at approximately 6:58 a.m. Monday to a report of a person down in the roadway near northbound milepost 77 at Fran...
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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO OFFER VETERANS ASSISTANCE IN WAYNE AND EDWARDS COUNTIES
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs will offer area veterans several opportunities to receive assistance with benefits and services during upcoming visits to Wayne and Edwards counties in November and December. Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Service Officer Donald L. Bielecki II will be availa...
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EDWARDS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL NAMES LANE SMITH NOVEMBER STUDENT OF THE MONTH
(Pictured L to R: Hayley Perry, Sydney Williams, Kayden Alexander, Quentin Pike, Aidan Roosevelt, Lane Smith, Cody Greathouse, Grant Doelling, Hallie Shelton, Bristol Duncan) Edwards County High School has announced that Lane Smith has been selected as the school's November Student of the Month. Smith was among six stu...
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MILL SHOALS MAN ARRESTED ON AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC BATTERY AND RELATED CHARGES
A 31-year-old Mill Shoals man was arrested Sunday night on a White County warrant charging him with aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation and several related offenses. According to court information, Carl Digby was taken into custody and booked into the White County Jail shortly before midnight Sunday. Th...
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TWO FAIRFIELD RESIDENTS ARRESTED ON METHAMPHETAMINE CHARGES IN WAYNE COUNTY
Two Fairfield residents were arrested Friday on methamphetamine possession charges. 34-year-old Andy L. Bailey of Fairfield was arrested Friday afternoon shortly after 1:30 by Wayne County Sheriff, Chris Otey on a charge of possession of methamphetamine. 35-year-old Jessica E. Olivier of Fairfield was taken into custod...
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WAYNE COUNTY CEO CLASS TO HOST "EARN YOUR STUFFING EARLY" 5K RUN AND WALK NOVEMBER 22ND
The Wayne County CEO Class of 2027 will host its "Earn Your Stuffing Early" 5K Run and Walk on Sunday, November 22nd in Fairfield as part of the class's business project. The Thanksgiving-themed event will begin at 2 p.m., with the starting location at the corner of Northeast Fourth and Court Streets in Fairf...
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FAIRFIELD MAN ARRESTED IN JEFFERSON COUNTY ON DRUG AND DUI CHARGES
A 26-year-old Fairfield man was arrested Friday night by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department on multiple drug and DUI-related charges. According to the Sheriff's Department, Jesse Manning of Fairfield was taken into custody on charges of possession with intent to manufacture or deliver, driving under the influenc...
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Obituaries
Marilyn Kay Morris, age 73, of Montgomery, TX (formerly of McLeansboro)
Marilyn Kay Morris, age 73, passed away at her home in Montgomery, TX on October 31, 2026. Born in Eldorado, Illinois, on June 13, 1953, Marilyn was the daughter of Dawain and Mary Smith. She was a remarkably warm and loving person who possessed the rare gift of forming deep, lasting friendships with everyone she met. ...
Nov 9, 2026
Nancy Jane (Anderson) Gammons, 68 of McLeansboro
Nancy Jane (Anderson) Gammons, passed away on November 6, 2026, at the age of 68. She was born on December 25, 1957, in McLeansboro, Illinois, and married the love of her life on June 16, 2001. Her Christian faith and southern Illinois roots shaped the warmth, strength, and kindness she carried throughout her life. Na...
Nov 9, 2026
Clarence Marion "Bud" Parr, 93, of Dahlgren
Clarence Marion "Bud" Parr, 93, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, IL. Clarence was born in Hamilton County, IL on April 25, 1933 to parents Clarence Theodore Parr & Lela Virgene (Cross) Parr. On August 2, 1952 he married Phyllis Harter at Methodist...
Nov 5, 2026
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...
Nov 4, 2026
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
Sports
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: New Hope at Opdyke-Belle Rive Geff vs. St. Joe Cisne vs. Carmi Wayne City at Field JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL: Cisne at Carmi Wayne City vs. Opdyke-Belle Rive AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM MONDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: O...
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SPORTS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SUPER-SECTIONALS: IHSA CLASS 1A OKAWVILLE SUPER-SECTIONAL: NCOE vs. Okawville IHSA CLASS 2A NASHVILLE SUPER-SECTIONAL: Red Bud vs. Breese Central JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: New Hope vs. Summersville Geff at Grayville Ci...
Nov 9, 2026
SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH
LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: IHSA CLASS 2A PLAYOFFS - 2ND ROUND: Flora vs. Shelbyville West Frankfort vs. Auburn Nashville vs. Vandalia IHSA CLASS 3A PLAYOFFS - 2ND ROUND: Mt. Carmel vs. Benton St. ...
Nov 7, 2026
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: ROME TOURNAMENT: CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIP: Waltonville vs. Spring Garden 3RD PLACE GAME: Wayne City vs. Woodlawn CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: Bluford vs. Raccoon JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL: Wayne City at Field AREA SPORTS RESUL...
Nov 6, 2026
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...
Nov 5, 2026
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
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