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WAYNE COUNTY FAIR ANNOUNCES BOX SEAT RESERVATIONS FOR 2026 EVENT
The Wayne County Fair is preparing for another exciting week, running from July 6th-11th, and is now offering box seats and high back stadium-style chairs for fairgoers. For $250, attendees can reserve four seats for each night of the fair, ensuring a comfortable and prime viewing spot all week long. Single-night seat ...
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TYSON SCHULTE TO PERFORM AT WAYNE COUNTY FAIR ON JULY 9TH AFTER RODEO
Country music fans are in for a treat at this year's Wayne County Fair! Independent singer-songwriter Tyson Schulte will take the stage on Thursday, July 9th, immediately following the Rodeo. Admission to both the Rodeo and the concert is included with your Rodeo armband, offering fairgoers two exciting events for the ...
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DEER CRASH SENDS TWO TO HOSPITAL ON I-64
Two North Carolina residents were injured after their pickup truck struck a deer on Interstate 64 in Wayne County early Wednesday morning. According to authorities, 38-year-old Jason S. West of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was traveling westbound on Interstate 64 at approximately 12:30 a.m. when a deer entered the roa...
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WESLEYAN CHURCH OF FAIRFIELD TO HOST VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: "EMERALD CROSSING"
The Wesleyan Church of Fairfield is inviting area children to attend its Vacation Bible School, "Emerald Crossing: An Irish Adventure Through Psalm 23." The event will take place June 22-26 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and is open to children from kindergarten through sixth grade. Vacation Bible School partici...
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HAMILTON MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP GOLF SCRAMBLE RASIES OVER $12,000 FOR FUTURE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
The Hamilton Memorial Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2026 Scholarship Golf Scramble raised more than $12,000 to support scholarships for local students pursuing careers in healthcare. Held on June 5th, the annual event brought together community members, businesses, sponsors, volunteers, and golfers for a d...
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OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPOINTMENTS FOR SUMMER CLINICS
Olney Central College's Massage Therapy Program has opened appointments for its Summer clinicals, inviting the public to enjoy professional massage services at affordable rates. The clinics will take place at the Terry L. Bruce West Richland Center in Noble on June 23rd, July 11th, and July 24th, with sessions availabl...
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FRIENDS OF GRAYVILLE TO HOST HOG ROAST WITH LIVE MUSIC AND MORE TOMORROW (SATURDAY)
The Friends of Grayville invite the area to their annual Hog Roast, set for tomorrow (Saturday) from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Grayville. Pork chops prepared by Wabash Valley, along with a variety of desserts will be provided by the Grayville Moose. The event will also feature a performance by the Big Bash Blues Ban...
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WEST SALEM VOLUNTEER FIREMEN TO HOST FREEDOM CELEBRATION JUNE 27TH-28TH
The Volunteer Firemen's Association of West Salem, Inc. will host its annual Freedom Celebration, "America 250," on June 27th and 28th. The festivities promise a weekend full of family fun, food, and fireworks in West Salem. Events kick off on Saturday, June 27th, starting at 6:00 a.m. with breakfast sponsore...
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HOMESTEAD VINEYARDS TO HOST FREEDOM FESTIVAL JUNE 27TH
Homestead Vineyards in West Salem is set to host its annual Freedom Festival on June 27th at 1785 County Road 775 East. The event kicks off with live music from Jake Perry from 1 to 3 p.m., followed by The Descent Band from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is $10, and attendees can enjoy food from the Beer Bones BBQ food truck, a...
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15TH ANNUAL WEST SALEM FREEDOM CELEBRATION 5K RUN/WALK & KIDS FUN RUN SET FOR JUNE 27TH
The 15th Annual West Salem Freedom Celebration 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run is set to take place on Saturday, June 27th in West Salem. The event will kick off with race day registration and check-in from 7a.m. - 7:45 a.m. at the West Salem First Christian Church parking lot. The Kids Fun Run, open to children 10 and un...
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Obituaries

Walter F. Simpson, 87, of Fairfield
Walter F. Simpson, 87, of Fairfield, passed away at 12:45am on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Fairfield Senior Living and Rehabilitation. Walter was born on April 2, 1939, in Wayne County, IL, to Cecil and Tressie (Elliott) Simpson. On October 2, 1965, he married the love of his life, Doris (McDuffee) Simpson. Walter wor...
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Jimmy Lee Reynolds, 78, of Clay City
Jimmy Lee Reynolds, 78, of Clay City, IL, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Axiom Healthcare in Flora, IL., surrounded by his family. Jimmy was born August 23, 1947 in McLeansboro, IL to parents, Eugene and Rosie (Kirsch) Reynolds. He married Cecelia Kay Travis on January 19, 1975, she survives. Jimmy was a longt...
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Gloria Darlene Grimes 84, of Odin
Gloria Darlene Grimes 84, of Odin, IL. passed away Saturday, June 13 at Odin Health Care, Odin, IL. Gloria was born May 15, 1942 in Vienna, IL. She was a daughter of Paul Hastings and Lily (Hester) Hastings. Gloria was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. She was a care taker at Community Care. Survivors include a son ...
Jun 17, 2026

Sandra "Yvonne" Lenard, 78, of Alamogordo, NM (formerly of McLeansboro)
Sandra "Yvonne" Lenard, 78, of Alamogordo, NM, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026 in McLeansboro, IL, with her husband of 60 years by her side. She was born in Eldorado, IL on August 2, 1947 to Elza & Marian Faye Tucker. On September 25, 1965, she married Bill Lenard, who survives. Yvonne ha...
Jun 16, 2026

Dewey Franklin Desch, Sr., 67, of Cisne
Dewey Franklin Desch, Sr. (67) of Cisne, IL passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. Dewey was born on April 13, 1959, in Taylorville, IL to William Henry Desch & Martha Louise (Shewmaker) Turner. Dewey worked as a truck driver for several trucking companies over the yea...
Jun 16, 2026

Billy Kevin Gammon, 71, of Wayne City
Billy Kevin Gammon, 71, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. Billy was born on January 3, 1955, in Mt. Vernon, IL to William & Betty (Quinn) Gammon. Billy was an oilfield worker and a horse racing jockey. He loved horse racing and arrow...
Jun 16, 2026

Dennis Ray Cropper, 84, of Fairfield
Dennis Ray Cropper, 84, of Fairfield, went to be with the Lord at 3:57p.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, where he had been a patient for six weeks and one day. Open heart surgery with 3 bypasses had been performed and had healed but, other medical problems developed ...
Jun 16, 2026

Justin Keith Tennison 69, of McLeansboro
Justin Keith Tennison 69, of McLeansboro, IL. passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at his residence. Justin was born January 23, 1957, in St. Charles, Illinois. He was the son of Bobby Lee Tennison and Mary Lou (Ragsdale) Tennison. On September 25, 2006, he married Debra (Casper) Tennison and she survives. Justin graduat...
Jun 16, 2026

Marian Joyce James, 75, of Fairfield
Marian Joyce James, 75, of Fairfield, passed away on June 14, 2026, in Fairfield, Illinois. She was the daughter of Walter and Helen (Siefferman) James born in Browns, Illinois, on July 19, 1950. Marian had a big personality and sense of humor like none other. She religiously watched The Price Is Right and was totally ...
Jun 16, 2026

Darla Leona Elpers, 65, of Carmi
Darla Leona Elpers, 65, of Carmi passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Carmi. She was born on August 17, 1960, in Galesburg, IL the daughter of James Courson and Wanda (Dill) Yates. Darla married Robert Edwin Elpers on June 10, 2006, and they shared over 20 years of marriage together. She worked as a phlebotomist fo...
Jun 16, 2026

Nicholas E. Elliott, 42 of Fairfield
Nicholas E. Elliott, 42 of Fairfield passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at his home. Born on August 17, 1983, in Olney, IL to Ralph Edward and Stephanie (Jones) Elliott, he was a coordinator at Hella. Nicholas enjoyed rock concerts, Siamese cats, and horror movies. Nicholas is survived by daughters Summer and S...
Jun 16, 2026
Sports
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH
YOUTH SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: 11 U: Fairfield Banking Company 11, Lions Club 5 Carter Trucking 11, DiMaggio's 3 Mt. Vernon Dream Homes 13, La Fuente 3 FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE: COACH PITCH: Hoppers Backhoe Service 21, Taco Tierra 0 Peoples Nat...
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SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 18TH
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: 11 U: Fairfield Banking Company vs. Lions Club Carter Trucking vs. DiMaggio's La Fuente vs. Mt. Vernon Dream Homes FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: COACH PITCH: Hoppers Backhoe Service vs. Taco Tierra Peoples National Bank vs. Hayes Plumbing MINORS LEA...
Jun 18, 2026
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17TH
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: FNB Community Bank vs. Taco Tierra Ambient Heating & Cooling vs. LeMond's Chevrolet Friend Oil vs. Erin Braddock Photography 14 U TOURNAMENT: Edward Jones-Andrew Diesel vs. NAPA FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY: T-BALL: Fairfield...
Jun 17, 2026
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 16TH
LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 16TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY: 11 U: Hayes Plumbing vs. Carter Trucking La Fuente vs. Fairfield Banking Company Top Dog Diesel Repair vs. Mt. Vernon Dream Homes FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY: COACH PITCH: Hoppers Backhoe Service vs. Hay...
Jun 16, 2026
SPORTS FOR MONDAY, JUNE 15TH
LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR MONDAY, JUNE 15TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: PITCHING MACHINE: Taco Tierra vs. Erin Braddock Photography LeMond's Chevrolet vs. Friend Oil FNB Community Bank vs. Ambient Heating & Cooling 14 U TOURNAMENT: NAPA vs. Rush Appliance Fa...
Jun 15, 2026
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH
LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH YOUTH SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: 11 U: Fairfield Banking Company 5, Mt. Vernon Dream Homes 2 Lions Club 5, La Fuente 5 Top Dog Diesel Repair 15, Hayes Plumbing 1 FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE: COACH PITCH: ...
Jun 12, 2026
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH
LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: T-BALL: Lemond's Chrysler vs. Peoples National Bank CSI Insurance vs. Doug Aman-State Farm 11 U: Fairfield Banking Company vs. Mt. Vernon Dream Homes Lions Club vs. La Fuente Top Dog Diesel Repair vs. Hayes Plumbing FAIRFIELD G...
Jun 11, 2026
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10TH
LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: Ambient Heating & Cooling vs. Taco Tierra LeMond's Chevrolet vs. Erin Braddock Photography FNB Community Bank vs. Friend Oil 14 U: Edward Jones-Andrew Diesel vs. Rush Appliance NAPA vs. Potts Family Phar...
Jun 10, 2026
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