Local News
THE OLD VAUGHN'S BI-RITE BUILDING EAST OF FAIRFIELD IS GETTING A FACE LIFT
The old Vaughn's Bi-Rite Grocery Store building on the east edge of Fairfield is getting a face lift. According to sources, local contractors are sprucing up the frontage and entrance to the building this week doing some cosmetic work and required maintenance. The building at one time was owned by Hurley and Ann Mude...
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RAY TATE PLEADS GUILTY IN CLINTON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT WEDNESDAY
Ray Tate pleaded guilty on Wednesday in Clinton County Court to multiple charges related to incidents following the fatal shooting of Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Riley in December 2021. During a pretrial hearing, Tate admitted guilt to two counts of aggravated kidnapping, as well as charges of home invasion and ...
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MT. CARMEL MAN FOUND NOT GUILTY WEDNESDAY ON THREE FELONY COUNTS
Mt. Carmel resident, 30-year-old Jordan Evans is now a free man after a Wabash County jury found him not guilty on Wednesday of three felony charges related to an alleged altercation with an Illinois State Police trooper last year. Evans was facing a Class 2 felony charge of aggravated intimidation, a Class 4 felony ch...
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RARE COMET VISIBLE IN THE NIGHT SKY THIS WEEK
There's a lot of excitement on social media this week about a comet making its debut in the night sky. The comet, named Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (pronounced SOO-CHEEN-SHAN), was discovered in 2023 and is set to be visible from Earth for the first time in recorded history. Comets are composed of frozen rocks, dust, and gases t...
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NORTH WAYNE UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MET WEDNESDAY
The North Wayne Unit School District Board of Education met for their regular monthly meeting last (Wednesday) night with the board approving the following items on the consent agenda: Approved the minutes of the September 23rd budget hearing and regular meeting. Approved personal leave days and dock days requests. App...
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FAIRFIELD PARK DISTRICT MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST THURSDAY
The Fairfield Park District met for their monthly meeting last Thursday (October 10th) with a very light agenda. Park officials say that workers will begin putting up the Christmas light displays soon once the mowing work subsides. Work has begun on a memorial shelter at Bob Woods Park in memory of Harry Morlan. ...
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GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL SETS TRICK OR TREATING HOURS AT MONDAY NIGHT MEETING
The Grayville City Council met on Monday night, during which Treasurer Sharon Walden presented her report and discussed the annual report, which will be available for review for 30 days before a public hearing and official filing. For the fiscal year ending in April, the operating revenues totaled $3,062,539.24, while ...
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FAIRFIELD'S NEW BUSINESS, SMOKE SMART NOW OPEN
A new business in Fairfield is open. Smoke Smart, located at 608 West Delaware St. opened for business last Friday. Owner, Kiran Patel from Mt. Vernon says his store offers vaping products with various flavors and accessories. The store is open from 9am to 9pm everyday. The location was vacant for many years and was on...
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NEW HOPE GRADE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FROM TUESDAY
The New Hope Grade School Board of Education meeting was held Tuesday night and under the Superintendent's Report, Britany Pope honored the Lady Panthers Softball Team as they won the 2024 Class S State Championship with a perfect 23-0 record, Under New Business, New Hope received a Financial Profile Score of 4.0 on t...
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EDWARDS COUNTY PROPERTY TAXES 2ND DISTRIBUTION COMPLETED
Edwards County Treasurer, Jennifer Thomason says that the second distribution for Edwards County has been completed. 97% of the taxes extended has been collected. Online payments may be made until 11:59pm Friday October 18th. Certified letters will be issued October 21st after which a $10 fee will be applied to outstan...
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Obituaries
Dan W. Masterson, 83, of Burnt Prairie
83 year old Burnt Prairie resident, Dan W. Masterson passed away at Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Dan was born on April 8, 1941 to Richard and Hazel (Utterback) Masterson. Dan was one of 11 children born to this union. Dan married Barbara Savage on August 24, 1966 in Cen...
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CORY DEAN MURPHY, 52, of Mt. Vernon
CORY DEAN MURPHY, age 52, passed away at 11:40 a.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Crossroads Hospital Emergency Room, Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Cory, a resident of Mt. Vernon, IL., was born December 20, 1971, in Mt. Vernon, IL. He was a son of Elvis Ray Murphy, Jr. and Bonita Faye Murphy. Cory was a truck driver for Repub...
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Gail Holleman, age 78 of Wayne City
Gail Holleman, age 78 of Wayne City, passed away while surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at White Oak Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon. Gail was born on December 9, 1945 in Salem the daughter of Dale and Alice (Roux) Holleman. She is survived by a son, Scott Holleman and wife D...
Oct 16, 2024
Daniel L. Johnson, age 73, of Flora
Daniel L. Johnson, age 73, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Monday morning, October 14, 2024, at his home. He was born January 5, 1951, in Flora, the son of Leon B. and Edna Mae (Henson) Johnson. He was united in marriage to Wendy G. Smallwood on November 14, 1997, in Salem, and together they have shared 26 weddin...
Oct 16, 2024
Candy Jo Payne, age 60, of Flora
Candy Jo Payne, age 60, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday night, October 13, 2024, at her home. Candy was born January 24, 1964, in Dixon, the daughter of John and Florene (Tackitt) Payne. She had worked as a server at both the Flora Eagles and Flora American Legion. In her free time, Candy found happiness in the ...
Oct 16, 2024
Wilma Rose Tolley, 92, of Evansville (formerly of McLeansboro)
Wilma Rose Tolley passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital, Evansville, Indiana, for her spirit to be with the Lord. Wilma was 92. She was born and raised in McLeansboro, IL., before relocating to Evansville where she has lived for the past 72 years. Wilma is survived by her daughter, Tri...
Oct 16, 2024
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...
Oct 15, 2024
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
Sports
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17TH
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL FROM WEDNESDAY: Carrier Mills over Hardin County in 2 sets Cobden over Century in 2 sets JV & Varsity Vienna over Eldorado in 2 sets Tonight, the Fairfield Lady Mules Volleyball team travels to Carmi-White Co in a huge Black Diamond Conference-East matchup, 3-levels with the Fresh/Soph game b...
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SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16TH
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL FROM TUESDAY: LADY MULES VOLLEYBALL ON JED FOSTER COURT AT THE MULE BARN JV: Fairfield over Eldorado 25-7 Fairfield over Eldorado 25 -7 Fairfield wins in 2 sets VARSITY: Fairfield over Eldorado 25-8 Fairfield over Eldorado 25-4 Fairfield wins in 2 sets Lady Mules improve to 20-8 overall and 8-1 i...
Oct 16, 2024
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...
Oct 15, 2024
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