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CARMI MAN ARRESTED IN FAIRFIELD FOR THEFT LAST THURSDAY
Fairfield Police arrested a Carmi man last Thursday. 19-year-old Bryan Bailey Jr. was taken into custody on a charge of Theft. Bailey was transoprted and booked into the Wayne County Jail on the charges.
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WAYNE COUNTY BOARD MEETING RECAP FROM LAST THURSDAY
The Wayne County Board met last Thursday, tackling a light agenda. County Road Commissioner Dennis Seidel put forth a proposal for county aid regarding the Leech Township Bridge project. Due to its designation as Illinois wetlands, the project now faces additional regulatory oversight from the Illinois Environmental Pr...
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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ARRESTS TWO AREA RESIDENTS ON DRUG/WEAPONS CHARGES
Illinois State Police arrested a Fairfield man Saturday night on drug & weapons charges. State Police say 45-year-old Branch Caldwell was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of Firearms and Firearms Ammunition, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by Felon and Use of Property for Meth Offens...
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FAIRFIELD COIN CLUB SHOW AND AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS FROM SUNDAY
The Fairfield Coin Club held its 54th Annual Coin Show and Auction this past Sunday at the North Side Grade School. Winning door prizes of a 2025 Red Book was Gene Allen, Dwain Thomason, Curtis Cisco, Billy Robertson, Alex Marshel, and Dennis Marshel. This year, the Annual Show book was dedicated to Robert Fulk and ...
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CISNE HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES THEIR 2024-2025 ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission's State Scholar program recognizes Illinois High School students for superior academic achievement. Illinois State Scholars represent approximately the top ten percent of high school seniors. Honorees are chosen based on SAT or ACT test scores and class rank at the end of thei...
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NEW HOPE GRADE SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION SET TO MEET TONIGHT (TUESDAY)
The New Hope Grade School Board will meet tonight and items on the agenda include hiring a new custodian, a new secretary/nurse, and approve full-time employment of Larry Stubbs, a technology instructor The board will discuss the recent resignation of Carol Barnard, the school secretary & nurse effective October 31...
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CLAY CITY RESIDENT HITS COW NORTH OF FAIRFIELD SUNDAY NIGHT
Wayne County Sheriff's Department handled a crash Sunday night around 9pm at 1549 County Hwy 1 just South of the Rt. 161 extension. Deputies says a 2000 Pontiac GrandAm driven by 51-year-old Bryan Draper from Clay City was traveling North when he struck a cow in the roadway. The cow was owned by Brian Locke of Geff....
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OLD MID-EAST SUPPLY BUILDING DEMOLISHED MONDAY
The Old Mid-East Supply building at the corner of SW 6th and West Main across from Fairfield Midway Package was demolished yesterday (Monday). The structure was in dilapidated condition and had been abandoned for many years. Fairfield Police directed traffic at the location during the demolition process.
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KENTUCKY MOTORCYCLIST CRITICALLY INJURED LAST THURSDAY NEAR GEFF
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies responded last Thursday afternoon to a report of a motorcycle accident on US Route 45 just South of Geff. Just before 4:30, deputies says Craig Rudolph from Calvert City, Kentucky was riding a motorcycle when he crashed into the back of a pickup driven by 58-year-old Christopher Hoskins...
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WAYNE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO STRUCTURE FIRE SUNDAY NIGHT
Wayne City Fire Department personnel were called to what was at first reported a fully involved structure fire with possible entrapment Sunday night just after 7:30 at a residence on West Section Line Road. Wayne City Fire Chief, Scott Clark says when firemen arrived, the fire was on the exterior of the structure whic...
Oct 14, 2024
Obituaries
Charles L. Painter, 74, of Browns
74 year old Browns resident, Charles L. Painter passed away at his residence in Browns, Illinois, on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Charlie was born on June 18, 1950 to George and Emma (Garner) Painter. Charlie along with David Green owned and operated the Phillips 66 Service Station in Albion for many years. He is surviv...
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Linda (Lodwig) Chenoweth, 81, of Edwards County
Linda (Lodwig) Chenoweth, 81, of Edwards County, passed from this life to her heavenly home on October 13, 2024 at Reflections Memory Care Residence in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. She was born on March 21, 1943 in Edwards County, Illinois to Leslie (Bud) Lodwig and Thelma (Seals) Lodwig. She graduated from Edwards County Hig...
Oct 14, 2024
James Andrew Snow, age 77 of Iuka
James Andrew Snow, age 77 of Iuka, passed away on October 12, 2024 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. James was born on May 1, 1947 in Salem the son of Loren and Rosalle (Williams) Snow. He married Donna Rae Griffith on November 28, 1971 and she preceded him in death on January 28, 2012. He is surviv...
Oct 14, 2024
Ruth Elaine Williams, 90, of Mt. Erie IL
Ruth Elaine Williams, 90, of Mt. Erie IL, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at her residence. Ruth was born on May 20, 1934, in Mt. Erie, IL. at home, to Percy B. and Lue C. (Billingsley) Atteberry. She married Jess D. Williams Jr. on January 2, 1954 at Enterprise, IL. He preceded her in death on November 7, 2011. ...
Oct 14, 2024
Jeanette Francis Heads, 55, of Carmi
Jeanette Francis Heads, 55, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born on February 6, 1969, in San Diego, California, the daughter of George Wesley Knowlton, Sr. and Maryetta Taylor. She enjoyed playing games, reading, and was a big Harry Potter fan. Jeanette is survived by two siblings, Wes Kno...
Oct 13, 2024
Cynthia Jean Siegert, age 62, of The Villages of Florida (formerly of Grayville)
Cynthia Jean Siegert, age 62, passed away peacefully in her home in The Villages of Florida on Tuesday, September 24th, 2024. Cindy was born on May 20th, 1962 to Chester Vernon Siegert Jr. and Mary Jean (Broster) Siegert. She was a graduate of Grayville High School Class of 1980 and went on to work for the Illinois Att...
Oct 10, 2024
Matthew James Wright, 60, of Carmi
Matthew James Wright, 60, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. He was born on October 30, 1963, in San Diego, California. Matt married Laura Davis on July 5, 2008, and she survives. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Matt enjoyed listening to music, playing guitar, motorcycle ridin...
Oct 10, 2024
Samuel A. Weber, 90 of Fairfield
Samuel A. Weber, 90 of Fairfield, passed away at 11:51 PM, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at his home. Born on February 23, 1934, in Gridley, IL to Clarence and Marjorie (Legg) Weber, he had been a farmer, carpenter, and worked at Southern Lumber for over 30 years. Sam was also a longtime member of the Kings Chapel Church...
Oct 09, 2024
Karen Hortin, 73, of Carmi
Karen Hortin, 73, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. She was born on March 30, 1951, in Heralds Prairie Township, Illinois. She was the daughter of Herbert Leon and Wanda Laura (Mills) Hale. Karen married Roger Hortin on June 23, 1990, and he survi...
Oct 09, 2024
Roberta (Bobby) Darlene Harris, 95, of West Salem
Roberta (Bobby) Darlene Harris, 95, passed on October 8, 2024, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Grayville, Illinois. She was born on October 27, 1928 in Cisne, Illinois to Robert Leo and Beulah (Etchison) Farmer. She married Ralph Harris Jr. on November 17, 1949 and they made their home in West Salem, Illinois. They enjo...
Oct 09, 2024
Sports
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL FROM MONDAY: Fresh/Soph: Fairfield over Edwards Co 25-18 Fairfield over Edwards Co 25-14 Fairfield wins in 2 sets JV: Fairfield over Edwards Co 25-19 Edwards Co over Fairfield 25-23 Fairfield over Edwards Co 15-7 Fairfield wins in 3 sets VARSITY: Fairfield over Edwards Co 25-21 Fairfield over Edw...
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SPORTS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 14TH
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES FROM SATURDAY: Casey-Westfield 50, Mt Carmel 14 Prairie Central 49, Herrin 15 Red Hill 40, Madison 30 HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY FROM SATURDAY: Fairfield Mules Cross Country teams participated in the Benton Invitational Saturday. Below are the results. Girls Team: Fairfield Lady Mules finish ...
Oct 14, 2024
SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12TH
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES FROM FRIDAY: Fairfield beat Christopher-Zeigler Royalton 68-7. The Mules are 4-3 and will host Hamilton County at the Train Yard next Friday as it will be Senior Night. Kick-off at 7pm. Apollo Conference: Mahomet-Seymour 49, Effingham 0 Mt Zion 42, Charleston 10 Taylorville 21, Mattoon 7 Bla...
Oct 12, 2024
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH
The Fairfield Mules travel tonight to Christopher-Zeigler Royalton in a Black Diamond Conference-East matchup. You can listen to Mules Football live on WFIW-FM 104.9 or watch on wfiwradio.com or YouTube.com/@mulenation, powered by RJ Marketing. Our pre-game coverage begins at 6:30. OTHER HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAMES TONI...
Oct 11, 2024
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10TH
TODAY AT FCHS: Fairfield Lady Mules Volleyball @ Hamilton County 3-levels 5pm Girl's Tennis @ Home against Newton 4:30pm Cross Country @ Mt. Carmel 4:15pm HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SCORES FROM WEDNESDAY: Nashville over Centralia in 2 on all levels Carrier Mills over Goreville in 3 sets, Goreville JV over CMSF JV in 2 sets...
Oct 10, 2024