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2025 FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST PAGEANT CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY THURSDAY NIGHT, THE TRAVELING SALVATION SHOW, NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE TONIGHT ON THE MAIN STAGE
The 2025 Miss Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Pageant was held on the main stage Thursday night before a large crowd, marking the 10th anniversary of the event with a special tribute to past queens. Pageant Results: Queen: Paisley Barbre First Runner-Up / Photogenic: Haylen Hutson Second Runner-Up: Reagan Jackson Congeniality ...
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MASONIC LODGE TO HOST SATURDAY MORNING BREAKFAST DURING FALL FUN FEST
The Masonic Lodge will be up early tomorrow (Saturday) cooking a hearty breakfast to kick off a full day of Fall Fun Fest activities. Serving will run from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Masonic Lodge, with both sit-down dining and carry-out options available. The menu will include sausage, biscuits and gravy, and a choice o...
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KIDDIE PARADE SET FOR SATURDAY AT FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST
One of the most beloved Fall Fun Fest traditions returns tomorrow morning (Saturday) with the annual Kiddie Parade, sponsored by WADI/Head Start. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. at North Side School, with onsite judging taking place shortly thereafter. The parade officially steps off at 11 a.m., making its way south...
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CHUCK A DUCK FOR A BUCK FUNDRAISER TAKES AIM ON SATURDAY
Volunteers For A Progressive Fairfield (VPF) will bring back the ever-popular "Chuck A Duck for a Buck" fundraiser during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest on tomorrow evening at 6 p.m. For just $1 per duck, participants can buy as many rubber ducks as they'd like, all with the chance to win big while supporting a ...
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GERALD J. MELTON MEMORIAL FISHING EVENT SET FOR FALL FUN FEST
The third annual Gerald J. Melton Memorial Fishing Event will be held tomorrow morning (Saturday) at the lake in Leo French Park during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., with fishing from 8 to 10. Trophies and prizes will be awarded in three age groups: 5 to 8, 9 to 12, and 13 to 16. Young ...
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PEDAL PULL RETURNS TO FALL FUN FEST SATURDAY
The Pedal Pull made a big comeback at last year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest, thanks to its new location near the High Rise and its placement in the schedule following the Kiddie Parade and Kiddie Korner. The event drew strong participation and plenty of excitement. This year, the Cisne FFA Alumni will once again host the...
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CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT SET FOR SATURDAY AT FALL FUN FEST
A cornhole tournament will be held tomorrow (Saturday) as part of this year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. Registration opens at noon on Southeast 2nd Street, next to the Fairfield Elks. The event is being organized by Matthew Noble and is sponsored by Vaughan's Diesel Repair. Players of all skill levels are invited to joi...
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EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING RECAP FROM THURSDAY
Edwards County School Board meeting highlights from Thursday night. Edwards County correspondent, Mark Curtis has the details.
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KIDDIE KORNER ACTIVITIES TO FOLLOW PARADE AT FALL FUN FEST
The Kiddie Kollege will once again organize Kiddie Korner activities on the High Rise east lawn during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. The fun begins tomorrow (Saturday) morning immediately after the Kiddie Parade - around 11:20 a.m. The Kiddie Parade steps off at 11 a.m. from North Side School, with activities ready for ...
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NORTH WAYNE CUSD #200 TO HOLD BUDGET HEARING AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING MONDAY NIGHT
The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 Board of Education will convene for a Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting on Monday night at the Cisne Middle School. The evening will begin with a Budget Hearing at 6:50 PM, where board members will call the meeting to order, conduct roll call, discuss the proposed 20...
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Obituaries

Jessie Keen, age 90, of Fairfield
Jessie Keen, age 90, of Fairfield, Illinois passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. She was born on April 27, 1935, in Louisa, Kentucky, the daughter of Luther and Thelma (Miller)McHargue. She married Verl Keen August 7, 1987, and he preceded her in death on August 7, 20...
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Maxine Lee, 99, of Fairfield
Maxine Lee, 99, of Fairfield, passed away at 7:17am on September 17, 2025, at Cisne Rehabilitation and Health Care. She had been a homemaker. Maxine was born on March 3, 1926, in Springerton, IL, to Walter and Ida (Winder) Cushman. On November 23, 1943, she married the love of her life, Howard Lee, who preceded her in ...
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Bernice Diane Ellis 97, of McLeansboro
Bernice Diane Ellis 97, of McLeansboro, IL passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, IL. Bernice was born August 29, 1928 in Osage County, Oklahoma. She was a daughter of Robert Bracken and Rachel (Johnson) Bracken. On November 12, 1954 she married Raymond Morton Ellis, Sr....
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Norman Dean Mier, 90 of Boyleston
Daddy has drilled his last well, he has found his last vein of oil. He took his rig to the yard and parked it. No longer hunting squirrel, rabbit, and deer. The fishing poles no longer strung. The garden tiller no longer tilling the soil for his 100-acre garden He is now dancing on the streets of gold as he goes to hi...
Sep 17, 2025

Bobby Lee Akins, Jr., 60, of McLeansboro
Bobby Lee Akins, Jr., 60, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. Bobby was born on April 7, 1965 in Herrin, IL to Bobby Akins, Sr. & Betty Ruth (Conroy) Akins. In March of 2001, he met the love of his life, Betty Wood, and they were married on Au...
Sep 17, 2025

James W. Penrod, 57, of Fairfield
James W. Penrod, 57, of Fairfield, passed away at 5:59pm on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. Jim was born on April 8, 1968, in Howell, Michigan, to Vera (Thompson) and Tom Smith. On April 6, 2013, he married the love of his life, Erica (Moore) Penrod. Jim was a devoted son, father, husband, an...
Sep 16, 2025

Dorothy Jean (Cushman) South, 98, of Enfield
Dorothy Jean (Cushman) South, 98, of Enfield passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. She was born on July 4, 1927 in Springerton, IL the daughter of George Harlan and Mary Leona (Wright) Cushman. Dorothy married Garrett Francis South on August 31, 1946 and he preced...
Sep 16, 2025

John Schnepper, age 68, of Clay City
John Schnepper, age 68, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away peacefully on the morning of September 13, 2025, at St. Anthony Hospital in Effingham, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 1, 1957, in Flora, the son of Junior and Evelyn (Devore) Schnepper. John grew up in Clay City, where he developed a love f...
Sep 16, 2025

Eddie L. Brock, 72 of Indianapolis, Indiana
Eddie L. Brock, 72 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Franklin Meadows Hospice in Franklin, Indiana. He was born a son of Walter and Mildred (Short) Brock on In Norton, Virginia on Wednesday, March 18, 1953. Eddie was retired having spent his career working as a welder and carpente...
Sep 15, 2025

Marion Ray Hutchison, 73, of Carmi
Marion Ray Hutchison, 73, of Carmi died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Fairfield, IL the son of William "Bill" Hutchison and Ruth Marian (Musgrave) West. Marion married Janice Whetstone on June 20, 1981, and they shared over 44 years of marriage together. He was an auto body repai...
Sep 15, 2025
Sports

SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Golf @ Flora vs. Flora, Gallatin County, and North Clay 4pm Mules Football at The Train Yard vs Sesser-Valier/Waltonville Kickoff at 7pm ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: Bobcats Volleyball at John A. Logan College 6:30pm Bobcats Baseball at Southern IL Showcase in Marion WEEK 4 ...
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SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at The Mule Barn vs Flora 3 levels 5pm ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: No Events Scheduled OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Cisne at Home vs. Altamont Wayne City at Home vs. Patoka HIGH SCHOOL BOYS FALL BASEBALL: Wayne City @ Chris...
Sep 18, 2025

SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Golf at Carmi-White Co. 4pm Girls Tennis vs Richland Co. at Lakeside Park 4pm ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: Lady Bobcats Volleyball vs Southwestern Illinois College at Center St. Gym 6:30pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL Cisne @ Flora JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS...
Sep 17, 2025

SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Golf at Mt. Carmel 4pm Girls Tennis at Newton 4:30pm ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: Baseball at Southeastern Illinois College 1pm New Athletic Facility Groundbreaking Ceremony 4:30pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Cisne @ Home vs. Woodlawn Wayne City...
Sep 16, 2025

SPORTS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules JV Football vs Eldorado at The Train Yard 6pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR MONDAY: HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Cisne Volleyball @ Mt. Carmel JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL New Hope @ Home vs. Cisne (New Hope 8th Grade Night) Jasper @ Clay City JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL Fairfield @ Home vs. Cisne New Hope @ Hom...
Sep 15, 2025
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