Local News
Homecoming Info
Homecoing activities at Fairfield Community High School wrap up today and tonight with the crowning of the FCHS Homecoming King and Queen during halftime of the Homecoming football game this afternoon with the Flora Wolves. The Senior Queen candidates are Molly Medler, Olivia Smith and Ciara Turner. The King candidate...
Oct 05, 2024
Upcoming Meetings
The Fairfield City Council meets Tuesday night at 6 p.m. in regular session at City Hall. The council is expected to discuss a proclamation for Literacy Week, and a resolution for a Revolving Loan to Samantha Baker, for her new bakery business in Fairfield. The council is also expected to discuss the purchase of a du...
Oct 05, 2024
Drought and Rivers Update
Last week's rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Helene brought several inches to the region. As a result, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor map from this past Thursday shows the rainfall knocked out the drought and dry conditions to a good part of southern Illinois. With the exception of a small area in the souther...
Oct 05, 2024
Carson Collins Benefit Planned
A benefit for local resident, Carson Collins, is being put together by the Geff Ruritan Club. The public is invited to join the Ruritans on October 26th for a fundraiser dinner. The menu will include beef and noodles and chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, hot rolls and dessert. Cost is by donation, an...
Oct 05, 2024
Two Carmi Women Arrested
Reports out of White County say two women from Carmi have been arrested this past Thursday and Friday. 27 year old Senekqua Holland was arrested shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday, and was also arrested on a failure to appear warrant last July in the same case dating back to 2022 when she was charged and later found guilty...
Oct 05, 2024
Mt. Vernon, IL Man Charged After Report of Gun Shots
- A Mt. Vernon, IL man has been charged with Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm and Arson after Mt. Vernon Police responded to the 1100 block of Welkins for a report of gun shots around 7:35 Thursday morning. Police found a house that had been shot and evidence of an attempted fire to an outbuilding. No one was injured....
Oct 05, 2024
WAYNE COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERING REWARD FOR INFORMATION ON JOSHUA MUSGRAVE
The Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward to the person who can provide information for the warrant arrest of Joshua Musgrave. If you know the whereabouts of Musgrave, your tip could lead to a cash reward. Call or text Crimestoppers at 618-842-9777
Oct 04, 2024
TWO SENTENCED IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT THURSDAY
37-year-old Justin Harris of Sims was sentenced yesterday (Thursday) in Wayne County Circuit Court. Harris pleaded guilty to Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and will be spending 10 consecutive weekends in the Wayne County Jail. Harris was also ordered to pay court costs. Olney resident, 58-year-old Michael R. ...
Oct 04, 2024
MT. ERIE FALL FESTIVAL BEGINS TONIGHT
The Mt. Erie Fall Festival is set to take place this weekend, kicking off on tonight at 5 PM with a cookie walk, followed by Bingo and a performance by Hayden Brown from 7pm - 10pm. Saturday's activities begin at 9 AM with vendor markets, inflatables, rides, and registration for the car, motorcycle, and tractor show, a...
Oct 04, 2024
PARENT/ TEACHER CONFERENCES SCHEDULED FOR BOTH NORTHSIDE & CENTER STREET GRADE SCHOOLS
Fairfield Public School District #112 will conduct Parent/Teacher Conferences at both North Side and Center Street Schools on the following dates: Wednesday, October 30th: 3:00pm to 7:00pm Thursday, October 31st: 3:00pm to 6:30pm School will dismiss at 2:00/2:10 on both Wednesday and Thursday. The date and time of conf...
Oct 04, 2024
Obituaries
Robert "Bob" Joseph Klute, 66, of Fowlerville, MI and formerly of Fairfield
Robert "Bob" Joseph Klute, 66, of Fowlerville, MI and formerly of Fairfield, IL passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at his home after a 26-year battle with colon cancer. He was born on July 27, 1958 to Robert Lee Klute & Joann Juanita (Smith) Klute. On January 27, 2006 he married Angela (Coradello)...
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Mary C. "Kay" Hillegeist,97 of Fairfield
97 year old Fairfield resident, Mary C. "Kay" Hillegeist passed away at the home of her daughter in Fairfield on Friday morning, October 4, 2024. Kay was born on August 24, 1927 to John and Mary O. (Reed) Stewart. Kay was one of ten children to this union. She married Joel W. Hillegeist on January 12, 1946. T...
Oct 05, 2024
Mark Andrew Gardner, 66, of West Salem
Mark Andrew Gardner, 66, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at his home in West Salem, Illinois. He was born January 13, 1958 in Shelbyville, Illinois to Galen and Vina Lucille Andrews Gardner. He grew up in the Olney, Illinois area. He married Lori Gill in 1982 and they enjoyed over 42 years of marriage. Mark w...
Oct 04, 2024
Vera M. Craig, age 92, of Flora
Vera M. Craig, age 92, of Flora, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, October 3, 2024, at Flora Gardens Care Center. She was born January 20, 1932, in Flora, the daughter of Richard Olin "R.O." and Cora Elizabeth (Schmidt) Sparlin. She was united in marriage to Thomas "Tom" E. Cra...
Oct 04, 2024
William "Bill" Frederick Chaney Jr., age 94, of Flora
William "Bill" Frederick Chaney Jr., age 94, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at his home. He was born October 4, 1929, in Flora, the son of William Frederick and Opal Fern (Greenwood) Chaney. He married Donna Robertson in 1951, and together they have celebrated 73 wedding anni...
Oct 03, 2024
John E. Hayden, 69, of Longview, TX (formerly of Carmi)
John E. Hayden, 69, of Longview, TX passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler, TX. He was born in Carmi, IL on December 1, 1954 the son of Bobby L. and Jenell E. (Harvey) Hayden. John married Darlene Herrin and she preceded him in death on October 10, 1993 He had worked in constru...
Oct 03, 2024
Fredrich Douglas Schmittler of Malden, Missouri, 82, formerly of Grayville
Fredrich Douglas Schmittler of Malden, Missouri, 82, formerly of Grayville, Illinois went home to Jesus peacefully with his loved ones by his side on September 8, 2024, in Fincastle, Virginia. He was born on May 6, 1942, in Grayville, Illinois, to Jerald Clifton (J.C.) Schmittler and Carolyn Hope (Crome) Schmittler. Hi...
Oct 02, 2024
Hazel M. Wattles, age 97, of Louisville
Hazel M. Wattles, age 97, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away Monday afternoon, September 30, 2024, at her home. She was born September 17, 1927, in Xenia, the daughter of Aaron and Mertie (Carneal) Fatheree. She was united in marriage to Gerald Von "Jake" Aldrich on May 18, 1948, and he preceded her in deat...
Oct 02, 2024
Jacque Diane (Keele) Cullison, 53, of Wayne City
Jacque Diane (Keele) Cullison, 53, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 in Wayne City, IL. Jacque was born on September 29, 1971 in Mt. Vernon, IL to David & Marcia (Newman) Keele. Jacque had worked at the Walgreens Distribution Center in Mt. Vernon, IL. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed A...
Oct 01, 2024
Joycelyn Cockrum, 86, (known to many as "Grandma Joyce") of Dahlgren
Our wonderful Mom, Joycelyn Cockrum, 86, (known to many as "Grandma Joyce") of Dahlgren, IL passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 2:40 a.m. surrounded by her children at SSM Health Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon, IL. Joycelyn was born on June 21, 1938 in Chicago Heights, IL to Onn...
Sep 30, 2024
Sports
Sports Info for Saturday, October 5th
High School Football Friday: Sesser Valier 38 Edwards County 0 Johnston City 46 Hamilton County 16 Carterville 28 Harrisbug 7 Breese Central 49 Salem 7 Centralia 35 Marion 13 Taylorville 42 Efffingham 41 Pinckneyville 27 Anna-Jonesboro 14 DuQuoin 39 West Franfort 18 Carmi-White County 72 Christ...
Oct 05, 2024
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4TH
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL FROM THURSDAY: JV: Fairfield over Edwards County 25-11 Fairfield over Edwards County 25-16 Fairfield wins in 2 sets VARSITY: Fairfield over Edwards County 25-22 Fairfield over Edwards County 25-21 Fairfield wins in 2 sets Lady Mules ended Edwards County's 17-game winning streak. Improve to 16-8 o...
Oct 04, 2024
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
TODAY AT FCHS: Girls Tennis at Flora 4pm Cross Country at Robinson 4:30pm HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Fairfield Lady Mules host the Edwards County Lady Lions tonight in Black Diamond Conference action on Jed Foster Court in the Mule Barn.. There will only be 2 levels played tonight. JV starts at 6pm followed by Varsity pla...
Oct 03, 2024
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2ND
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL FROM TUESDAY: (Varsity): Carmi-White Co over Fairfield in 3 sets Lady Mules are 15-8 overall and 3-1 in the Black Diamond Conference. (JV): Fairfield over White Co in 2 sets (Fresh/Soph): Fairfield and Carmi split, each winning 1 game each Next game is Thursday at home with Edwards County, 3 leve...
Oct 02, 2024
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: In a rare Varsity game on a Monday, Carmi defeated Fairfield 36-20 in Black Diamond Conference action. The Bulldogs improve to 4-1, while the Mules fall to 2-3 on the season. This game was rescheduled to Monday due to the weekend weather. The Mules will host Flora for their Homecoming game Saturda...
Oct 01, 2024