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FAIRFIELD ROTARY CLUB TO HOST 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION DINNER FRIDAY NIGHT
The Fairfield Rotary Club will mark a major milestone with its 100th Year Celebration Dinner tomorrow night (Friday). The event will be held at the Fairfield Elks Lodge, located at 201 SE Second Street in Fairfield. The evening will begin with a happy hour at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and speakers at 6:30 p.m. The ...
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EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNOUNCES SEALED BID SALE
The Edwards County CUSD #1 is accepting sealed bids for a variety of surplus vehicles, equipment, and miscellaneous items. Notable items include: 2007 6.6L Duramax Diesel Bus (#7) - minimum bid $1,450 2005 Freightliner w/ Mercedes engine (#19) - minimum bid $700 1996 Ford Econoline Van (does not run) 1994 Dodge 1500 Tr...
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ALL STAR PACKAGE CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS BB GUN MEAT SHOOT SET FOR THIS SATURDAY
All Star Package in Cisne Christmas for Kids BB Gun Meat Shoot is happening this Saturday, offering a day of fun, food, and fundraising for a great cause. Hotdogs and pork burgers will be available for purchase, and attendees can look forward to several raffle prizes and an auction following the meat shoot. Kids will h...
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WABASH AREA DEVELOPMENT TO HOLD 3RD ANNUAL COAT DRIVE DECEMBER 4TH
Wabash Area Development, Inc. will be hosting its 3rd Annual Coat Drive on December 4th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at their office located at 334 Industrial Drive in Albion. The event aims to provide warm clothing to those in need as winter approaches. Coats of all sizes will be available, along with hats and gloves. Orga...
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WAYNE CITY TRASH PICKUP DELAYED ONE DAY FOR THANKSGIVING WEEK
Republic Services will run on a one-day delay for Wayne City residents during the week of Thanksgiving. Trash collection will take place on Saturday, November 29th instead of the usual Friday pickup. Residents are asked to have their trash cans set out by 5 a.m. Saturday morning.
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FIRE DAMAGES APARTMENT AT GARDEN GLEN COMPLEX IN MT. VERNON; INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY
A fire that damaged the living room of a second-story apartment at the Garden Glen Complex on South 34th Street in Mt. Vernon remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshal, Mt. Vernon Fire Department arson investigators, and Mt. Vernon Police detectives. According to city fire officials, the occupant of the apa...
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OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE THEATER PRESENTS "THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG" NOVEMBER 21ST-23RD
The Olney Central College Theater is set to delight audiences with its production of The Play That Goes Wrong, running November 21st through 23rd at the Dr. John D. Stull Performing Arts Center. Hailed by the Huffington Post as "the funniest play Broadway has ever seen," this award-winning comedy promises an ...
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ENFIELD VILLAGE BOARD REVIEWS STREET LIGHT PROJECT, LAND SALE, AND BUDGET AT RECENT MEETING
At the recent meeting of the Enfield Village Board, progress was highlighted on the street lighting project, with all new lights now installed on the side of the street where the Village Building is located. Plans are underway to complete light installation on the opposite side. During the meeting, Mayor Maurie Black a...
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CLAY CITY CIVICS TO HOST FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR COMMUNITY
The Clay City Civics are inviting the community to a FREE Thanksgiving dinner on November 18th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the community building. This special event offers residents an opportunity to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal, including turkey and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans or corn, rolls, and de...
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BOY SCOUT TROOP 185 HOSTS PORK BURGER SALE TO FUND FUTURE ADVENTURES SATURDAY
Boy Scout Troop 185 in Wayne City is inviting the community to come out and support their annual Pork Burger Sale, taking place on Saturday at the First United Methodist Church, 106 Race St., Wayne City. The event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with pork burgers available for just $5 each. The sale aims to rais...
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Obituaries
Larry Joe Easley, 62, of McLeansboro
Larry Joe Easley, 62, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at SIH Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL. He was born on May 5, 1963 to Olin "Bud" Easley & Mary Louise (Bailey) Easley. Larry was a lifetime member of the Hamilton County Historical Society, a member of the metal detecting cl...
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Clifford "Gary" Templeman, 84, of Fairfield
Clifford "Gary" Templeman of rural Fairfield passed away at 3 PM, Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Skilled Care Unit. Gary was born June 29, 1941, to William Clifford "Chick" and Velda (Atkinson) Templeman in Joliet, IL. The family soon returned to Wayne County wher...
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Dawn Renea "Patches" Phillips, age 54, of Clay City, Illinois
Dawn Renea "Patches" Phillips, age 54, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign. She was born December 10, 1970, in Hillsboro, and was lovingly raised by Louise Laite. She married Matthew W. Phillips. Patches especially enjoyed starting her morni...
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Jimmy Edward Browning, 44, of Carmi
Jimmy Edward Browning, 44, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on December 20, 1980 in Carmi, IL the son of Larry Lee and Peggy Nadine (Pollard) Browning. Jimmy married Lisa Schneider on April 7, 2021. He enjoyed fishing, camping, tinkering, and just be...
Nov 13, 2025
Carolyn Louise Brown, 86, of Fairfield
Carolyn Louise Brown, 86, of Fairfield passed away at 6:15PM on Tuesday November 11, 2025, at Cisne Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was a housekeeper at Way-Fair nursing home for 25 years and a member of the Ellen Moore Methodist Church. Carolyn was born in Wayne County on July 14, 1939, to Elmer and Gladys ...
Nov 12, 2025

Donald L. Glover, 85, of Carmi, IL
Donald L. Glover, 85, of Carmi, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 19, 2025. Born on November 15, 1939, in Grayville, IL, to Frank and Leota (Paul) Glover, Don lived a life marked by creativity, generosity, and a deep love for family and community. Don married, Charlene Miller, on July 16, 1...
Nov 11, 2025
Robert "Bob" Gerold Conklin, age 93, of Bradenton, FL (formerly of Flora)
Robert "Bob" Gerold Conklin, age 93, formerly of Flora, Illinois, passed away October 27, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida. He was born February 27, 1932, in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Harold and Lenora Conklin. He was united in marriage to Lavonne Mae Burman on July 17, 1952, in Bermuda while serving in the U....
Nov 11, 2025
Freida Mae (Piercy) Lane, 96, of Opdyke, IL
Freida Mae (Piercy) Lane, 96, of Opdyke, IL passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. Freida was born on March 30, 1929 to Charles & Fern (Steele) Piercy. On April 5, 1947 she married Verdon Samuel "Rabbit" Lane, who preceded her in death on Decem...
Nov 11, 2025
Gilbert Lewman Austin, 71, of Ridgway, IL
Gilbert Lewman Austin, 71, of Ridgway, IL passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at his home. Gilbert was born on June 8, 1954 to Edward & Barb Austin. Gilbert was an oil field worker, and he enjoyed hunting, spending time outdoors, and collecting model vehicles. He is survived by a daughter Lena Hicks of Norri...
Nov 10, 2025

Stanley Ray Johnson, 84, of Carmi
Stanley Ray Johnson, 84, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was born on March 3, 1941, in White County, Illinois, the son of John Wilburn and Francis Julia (Corwin) Johnson. Stan worked for Whirlpool for many years and later worked for Meyers Interior where he wallpapered and painted for many of our...
Nov 10, 2025
Sports
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: At The Mule Barn Winter Sports Meet the Mules Wrestling at 6:30 Introductions - Scrimmage Cheerleading at 7:00 Introductions - Cheers Lady Mules Basketball at 7:15 Introductions - Scrimmage Mules Basketball at 7:45 Introductions - Scrimmage JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: Fairfield vs. Gallatin ...
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SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: No Events Scheduled OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: Fairfield vs. Carmi New Hope vs. Opdyke-Belle Rive JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL: Fairfield at Carmi AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: On Tuesday, the Black Diamond Conference announced it...
Nov 12, 2025
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: No Events Scheduled FAIRFIELD LADY MULES WRAP UP SEASON AT CHAMPAIGN SECTIONALS SATURDAY: The Fairfield Lady Mules concluded their season Saturday at the Champaign (Centennial) Sectional swim meet. The team's 200-yard medley relay squad-Nora Oliver, Addie Lafikes, Emeri Sager, and Ella Go...
Nov 11, 2025
SPORTS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: No Events Scheduled OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SUPER-SECTIONALS: WAYNE CITY CLASS 1A SUPER-SECTIONAL: NCOE vs. Okawville 6:30pm SHELBYVILLE CLASS 2A SUPER-SECTIONAL: Carmi-White County vs. Bloomington Central Catholic 7pm JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: New Hope at S...
Nov 10, 2025
Sports Info For Saturday, November 8th
LOCAL SPORTS SCORES FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8th ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY - IHSA STATE MEET Both, the Fairfield Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country teams will be in competition today at the IHSA State Cross Country Meet at Detweiller Park in Peoria. This is the first time in school history ...
Nov 08, 2025
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