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SMALL EARTHQUAKE RECORDED NEAR REND LAKE
A small earthquake was recorded Monday morning in southern Illinois near Rend Lake. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the 2.4 magnitude earthquake with an epicenter just south of Rend Lake and south of Mt. Vernon. The quake was initially recorded as a magnitude 2.1 near Crainville. It has since been upgraded to a 2.4...
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FORD TOWN FUN FEST GETS UNDERWAY FRIDAY IN FLORA
Ford Town Fun Fest gets underway Friday in Flora with two days of cars, food, music and family activities planned near the Flora Public Library. Friday's activities begin with a Cruise-In at 5 p.m. from the Beck's Auto Sales parking lot. The event is open to all makes and models, with dash plaques for the first 100 ent...
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NORTH WAYNE SCHOOLS OFFERING FREE PRESCHOOL SCREENINGS
North Wayne Schools will conduct free Child Find and Preschool Screenings for children ages 3 to 5 who are not enrolled in public school and will not be eligible for kindergarten this fall. The screenings will be held Monday, September 21st at Johnsonville School and will check each child's development in areas includi...
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GROUND BROKEN ON NEW SKATE PARK IN CARMI
Work is officially underway on a new skate park in Carmi, with ground recently broken at the site of the former Huntington Skate Park. Plans for the project were announced last week and even received an endorsement from skateboarding legend Tony Hawk. New ramps and other features are expected to be installed at the sit...
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FAIRFIELD RETAIL MERCHANTS TO HOST TWO NIGHTS OF BINGO AT FALL FUN FEST
The Fairfield Retail Merchants will host two nights of bingo during this year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. Bingo will be held Friday and Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. each evening on Northeast Second Street in Fairfield. Each regular bingo game will feature a $25 prize, with a special $250 blackout game also planned each nig...
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FAIRFIELD PUBLIC GOLF COURSE TO HOST TWO-MAN CHICKEN FEED TOURNAMENT SATURDAY
The Fairfield Public Golf Course will host a Two-Man Chicken Feed Tournament on Saturday. The tournament will feature three different formats during the day - alternate shot, best ball and scramble. The event begins with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. and will feature two-player teams. Entry is $100 per player and includes ...
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MASONIC LODGE TO HOST COMMUNITY BREAKFAST DURING FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST SATURDAY
The Fairfield Masonic Lodge will host a community breakfast Saturday as part of the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. Breakfast will be served from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m., with both dine-in and carry-out options available. The menu will include sausage, biscuits and gravy, along with a choice of coffee or orange juice. There is no s...
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GERALD J. MEMORIAL FISHING TOURNAMENT SET FOR FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST SATURDAY
Young anglers are invited to take part in the Gerald J. Memorial Fishing Tournament during this year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. The tournament will be held Saturday at Leo French Park Lake and is open to children ages 5 through 16. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with fishing starting at 8 a.m. The weigh-in and award...
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LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC TO FOLLOW FCHS BAND AT FALL FUN FEST SATURDAY
Visitors to the 2026 Fairfield Fall Fun Fest can enjoy an evening of live acoustic music on Saturday with a free performance on the festival's Main Stage. The acoustic concert will begin immediately following the Fairfield Community High School Band performance, which is scheduled from 5 to 5:45 p.m. The performance is...
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WAYNE COUNTY CEO CLASS TO HOST FALL FUN FEST CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
The Wayne County CEO Class will organize a cornhole tournament during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest on Saturday. The tournament will begin at noon at a new location this year, the City Hall parking lot in the North East Second Street area. Organizers say the location and organizers have changed, but the tournament rules ...
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Obituaries
Florence Ethel McDaniel, 95 of Humble, Texas (formerly of Carmi)
Florence Ethel McDaniel, 95 of Humble, Texas and formerly of Carmi, Illinois, passed on to heaven on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at her residence. Florence was born on Monday, July 6, 1931, in Bluford, Illinois, the daughter of Pauline and Victor Harris. She attended Crossville, Illinois High School. During her junior...
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Michael "Mike" L. Knight, 74, of Carmi
Michael "Mike" L. Knight, 74, of Carmi, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Born May 24, 1952, in Fairfield, Illinois, he was the son of William "Bud" and Dorothy Pauline (Evans) Knight. Mike graduated from Crossville High School and Wabash Valley College with an...
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Anna Lee Marvel, 93, of Crossville
Anna Lee Marvel, 93, of Crossville, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehab in Carmi. Born May 25, 1933, in Phillipstown, Illinois, she was the daughter of Lorraine Gholson and Dorothy Ellen (Pyle) Cleveland. She married Billy D. Marvel on October 2, 1987, and they shared more than...
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Wayne E. Aydt, age 59, of Johnston City
Wayne E. Aydt, age 59, of Johnston City, Illinois, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois. He was born on December 8, 1966, in McLeansboro, Illinois, the son of Clarence William "Bill" and Bernice Aydt. Wayne was a graduate of McLeansboro Township High School. ...
Sep 16, 2026
Vickey Sue (Melton) Shaw, 76, of Wayne City
Vickey Sue (Melton) Shaw, 76, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, surrounded by her family, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL following a short battle with cancer. Vickey was born on September 1, 1950 in Fairfield, IL to Harvey Burl Melton & Marcia Mae (Chambers) Melt...
Sep 16, 2026
Kay E. Richards, 76, of Fairfield
Kay E. Richards, 76, of Fairfield, passed away at 4:40pm on Monday, September 14, 2026, at her home. Kay was born on June 22, 1950, in Fairfield, to Earl "Tom" and Ruby (Desch) Marshel. She married the love of her life, Elmer Richards, on September 1, 1968. Kay had worked at the Fairfield Garment Factory, Fai...
Sep 16, 2026
Sherry L. Butler, 76, of Norris City
Sherry L. Butler, 76, of Norris City passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born in Murphysboro, IL on September 26, 1949 the daughter of Thomas R. Cook and Alma Faye Bryd. Sherry met her husband Steve in Junior High during her 7th grade year. On Valentine's D...
Sep 15, 2026
John W. Ray, 60, of Fairfield
John W. Ray, 60, of Fairfield, passed away at 9:57pm on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at his home. John was born on August 22, 1966, in Fairfield, to Charles and Betty (DeWitt) Ray. He shared 30 years with his life-long partner, Rhonda Smothers. John was the owner and operator of Ray's Mowing and Backhoe Service in Fai...
Sep 11, 2026
Lois G. Koontz Wood, 86, of Carmi
Lois G. Koontz Wood, 86, of Carmi, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, surrounded by family. Born October 7, 1939, in Princeton, IN, she was the daughter of Royal and Mary Josephine (Walker) Martin. Lois married Kenneth L. Koontz on August 1, 1958, and they shared more than 45 years of marriag...
Sep 09, 2026
Carol "Will" Willard Braddock, 83, of Johnsonville
Carol "Will" Willard Braddock, 83, of Johnsonville, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7th, 2026, at Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, IL. Will was born on December 29th, 1942, at home, in Keenes, Illinois. Will was a lifelong farmer and master mechanic who took great pride in his work and his abi...
Sep 09, 2026
Connie Sue (Harris) Butler, 75, of Fairfield
Connie Sue (Harris) Butler, 75, of Fairfield was welcomed into Heaven on September 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 2, 1951, to Gene and Doris (Keen) Harris. Connie graduated from Plainfield High School. She married Ronald Butler on June 28, 1969. They had two children, Donna Lynn Foreman...
Sep 09, 2026
Sports
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Freshman Football at DuQuoin 6:30 p.m. Lady Mules Volleyball at Flora (All 3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE: Red Hill at Edwards County HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Wayne City at Patoka HIGH SCHOOL FALL BASEBALL: Wayne City v...
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SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules and Lady Mules Golf vs. Carmi-White County and Gallatin County at the Fairfield Public Golf Course. NEW START TIME AT 5:00 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis at Richland County 6:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Fairfield at Carmi JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL: Fairfield v...
Sep 16, 2026
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules and Lady Mules Golf at Mt. Carmel 4:00 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis vs. Newton at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 6:15 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne at Woodlawn Wayne City at Sandoval JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Fairfield at Wayne City Jasper at North Clay New Hope...
Sep 15, 2026
SPORTS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules JV Football vs. Sesser-Valier-Waltonville at the Trainyard 6:00 p.m. Mules Boys Golf at the Robinson Invitational at Quail Creek Country Club 1:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne vs. Mt. Carmel Wayne City at Crab Orchard JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: New Hop...
Sep 14, 2026
SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at the Crossroads Classic Tournament at Effingham Fairfield vs. Sacred Heart Griffin 8:30 a.m. Game 2 at 10:45 a.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE: Johnston City at Eldorado JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne at Carmi JR HIG...
Sep 12, 2026
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Football at Sesser-Valier-Waltonville 7:00 p.m. WFIW's LeMond's Chevrolet Chrysler Pre-Game Show begins at 6:30 p.m on WFIW-FM 104.9 and also video streaming on wfiwradio.com and tocsportsnetwork.com. Lady Mules Volleyball at the Crossroads Classic at Effingham Fairfield vs. Minooka...
Sep 11, 2026
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Freshman Football vs West Frankfort at The Trainyard 6:00 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Herrin Invitational 4:30 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis vs. Carmi-White County at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne vs. Oblo...
Sep 10, 2026
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Golf at Carmi-White County 4:00 p.m. Lady Mules Golf at the Richland County Girls Invitational 3:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: NCOE INVITATIONAL: Wayne City vs. Eldorado Wayne City vs. NCOE JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Fairfield vs. Cisne (JV Only) JR H...
Sep 09, 2026
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