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ONE DEAD, TWO INJURED IN CRASH INVOLVING AMISH BUGGY IN WAYNE COUNTY
One person is dead and two others were injured this (Tuesday) morning following a multi-vehicle crash involving a amish buggy in Wayne County. The crash was reported at approximately 7:09 a.m. along County Highway 16, the extension of Route 161 west of Johnsonville, in the area of the 600 block of County Highway 16. Th...
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MOUNT VERNON WOMAN ARRESTED ON WAYNE COUNTY PROBATION REVOCATION WARRANT
A Mount Vernon woman was arrested early this (Tuesday) morning by the Wayne County Sheriff's Department on a warrant related to a petition to revoke her probation. Brittany L. Payne, 38, also identified in court records as Brittany L. Trotter, was taken into custody shortly before 1 a.m. this (Tuesday) morning. Accordi...
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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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EDWARDS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO HOLD FY27 BUDGET MEETING THURSDAY
The Edwards County Commissioners will hold a budget meeting Thursday at the Edwards County Courthouse. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Commissioners will review the Fiscal Year 2027 budget with county department heads and representatives from Bellwether, LLC. The meeting will recess or adjourn following the...
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ALBION FALL CLEANUP SET FOR OCTOBER 8TH
The City of Albion and Sunrise Sanitation will hold the city's annual Fall Cleanup on Thursday, October 8th. The cleanup is available only to residents within the Albion city limits. Residents are asked to place approved items neatly at the curb no later than the evening before the cleanup. Several types of items will ...
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WABASH GENERAL HOSPITAL LAUNCHING BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Wabash General Hospital is launching a new monthly support group for women affected by breast cancer. The group is open to women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, are undergoing treatment or are breast cancer survivors. Hospital officials say the meetings will give participants an opportunity to connect with ...
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EDWARDS COUNTY HEALTH OFFICE PLANS DRIVE-THRU FLU SHOT CLINIC
The Edwards County Health Office will hold a drive-thru flu shot clinic in Albion this fall. The clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Albion Fire Department. The drive-thru format will allow residents to receive their flu vaccination without leaving their vehicles. Health of...
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HISTORIC CHESTER BRIDGE DEMOLISHED OVER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Hundreds of people gathered along the Mississippi River Monday morning to watch the demolition of the 80-year-old Chester Bridge, marking the end of an era for the crossing between Illinois and Missouri. Strategically placed explosives brought the old bridge down in a matter of seconds, sending the structure into the M...
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MORE THAN 25,000 BOTTLES OF BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATION RECALLED
More than 25,000 bottles of a prescription medication are being recalled because of concerns over how the tablets dissolve. India-based Inventia Healthcare Limited has recalled certain 25-milligram chlorthalidone tablets following recalls initiated in June and September. According to the Food and Drug Administration, t...
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IDNR OFFERS FREE MAIL-IN CWD TESTING KITS FOR DEER HUNTERS
Illinois deer hunters will have a new option for chronic wasting disease testing beginning with the fall 2026 hunting season. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will offer free voluntary mail-in sampling kits that allow hunters to collect lymph node samples from harvested deer and submit them for CWD testing....
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Obituaries
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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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
Dennis Burrell Pindell, 71, of Norris City
Dennis Burrell Pindell, 71, of Norris City, IL, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born September 23, 1955, in Gary, IN, he was the son of Sidney and Tressie (Crider) Pindell. Dennis married Cynthia Stokes on December 18, 1981, at the First United Methodist Church in Nor...
Sep 25, 2026
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...
Sep 21, 2026
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
Sports
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...
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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
SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH
LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Lawrenceville Invitational 10:00 a.m. Lady Mules Tennis at the Mt. Vernon Doubles Tournament 9:00 a.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE: CZR at Red Hill FAIRFIELD...
Sep 26, 2026
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Fairfield Mules Football vs. Johnston City at the Trainyard 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 Lady Mules Golf at Hamilton County 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: BLAC...
Sep 25, 2026
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at Eldorado, 3 levels 5:00 p.m. Mules Boys Golf at the Black Diamond Conference Championship at the Franklin County Country Club 9:00 a.m. Lady Mules Tennis vs. Carbondale at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 p.m. *SENIOR RECOGNITION DAY* OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR T...
Sep 24, 2026
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Golf at the Black Diamond Conference Championship at the Franklin County Country Club 9:00 a.m. JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL REGIONAL: SIJHSAA CLASS S REGION 7 REGIONAL: Summersville vs. Bluford-Farmington Field vs. Ewing-Northern JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL REGIONALS: SIJHSAA CLASS M REGI...
Sep 23, 2026
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: ...
Sep 22, 2026
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
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