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EARLY VOTING UNDERWAY IN WAYNE COUNTY FOR NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION
Early voting is underway in Wayne County ahead of the November 3rd General Election. Early voting began last Thursday at the Wayne County Clerk's Office and is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional early voting hours will be offered Saturday, October 31st, from 8 a.m. until noon and Monday...
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SPECIAL FCHS CLASS OF 1965 QUILT TO BE DISPLAYED AT HANNA HOUSE MUSEUM SATURDAY
A handmade quilt featuring the names of every member of the Fairfield Community High School Class of 1965 will be on display Saturday at the Hanna House Museum as part of FCHS's 100th Anniversary weekend. The quilt was made by Hattie Simpson, mother of Class of 1965 member Gary Simpson. Simpson embroidered the signatur...
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WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE INVESTIGATES TWO CRASHES
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department investigated two crashes last week, including a two-vehicle collision on Highway 15 and a single-vehicle crash in Bedford Township. The first crash occurred Monday, September 21st at approximately 10:10 a.m. at County Highway 16 and County Road 1825 North in Bedford Township. Accor...
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I-64 RAMP CLOSURE UNDERWAY AT GRAYVILLE FOR WABASH RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT
Work continues at Interstate 64 at Grayville over the Wabash River bridges. The eastbound ramp is closed from now through Monday, October 5th. Oversize and overweight permits will also not be allowed through the affected area during the closure periods. The restrictions are part of the ongoing $136 million project to ...
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WAYNE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO HOLD ADULT FLU CLINIC AT FAIRFIELD CITY HALL
The Wayne County Health Department will hold an adult flu vaccination clinic next month at Fairfield City Hall. The clinic is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13th from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Flu shots will cost $30 for those paying out of pocket. The health department also accepts a number of insurance plans, including Aetn...
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THIRD ANNUAL CRAZY BALL FUNDRAISER SET FOR OCTOBER 11TH AT LEO FRENCH PARK
The third annual Crazy Ball fundraiser will return Sunday, October 11th bringing together the New Hope and Jasper boys and girls teams for an afternoon of food, fun and fundraising. The event will begin at 1 p.m. at Leo French Park and will feature the two teams taking part in a lighthearted game of "Crazy Ball,&q...
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HAMILTON MEMORIAL CARMI FAMILY CLINIC MOVING TO NEW LOCATION THURSDAY
Hamilton Memorial Hospital District has announced its Carmi Family Clinic will begin seeing patients at a new location on Thursday. The clinic is moving to 1690 Falcon Avenue in Carmi, located between Arby's and Taylor Eye Care. Hamilton Memorial says the clinic will continue offering the same primary care services at ...
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WAYNE COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS TO MEET OCTOBER 6TH
The Wayne County Retired Teachers Association will hold its next meeting Tuesday, October 6, at the Wayne City Methodist Church. Lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m., followed by the program and regular business meeting. The program will feature local political candidates and officials who will share informatio...
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BENEFIT PLANNED FOR JULIE PIPER IN WAYNE CITY SATURDAY
A benefit for Julie Piper will be held Saturday at the Wayne City Community Building, 103 East Mill Street. The event will help Tim and Julie Piper with medical expenses as Julie battles Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments at St. Louis University Hospital and is expected to...
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ENFIELD MULE DAYS TO CELEBRATE 105TH YEAR OCTOBER THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
The 105th Enfield Mule Days celebration, themed "Celebrates America," will take place October Thursday through Sunday with four days of family entertainment, contests, a parade, carnival, and live music. Festivities begin Thursday with children's games at 5 p.m., followed by the Baby Contest, Mr. and Miss Tot...
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Obituaries
Shelia L. Clodfelter, 74, of Norris City
Shelia L. Clodfelter, 74, of Norris City passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born north of Carmi in Centerville on July 17, 1952 the daughter of William Carroll and Bertha M. (Schmittler) Murphy. Sheila married Richard A. Clodfelter on May 27, 1971 and he s...
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Michael P. "Mike" Talley, 81, of Carmi
Michael P. "Mike" Talley, 81, of Carmi passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Wabash Senior Living and Rehab in Carmi. He was born in Carmi on January 8, 1945 the son of Earl and Rosemary (Morris) Talley. Mike married Judy E. Smith on December 30, 1967 and she preceded him in death on Decem...
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Joyce Ann Turpin, age 67, of Carmi
It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of Joyce Ann Turpin, age 67, of Carmi, Illinois. Joyce was a beloved mother and grandmother, who died on August 24, 2026 in Hackensack, New Jersey. Joyce was born May 1, 1959 to Robert and Barbara (Wargel) Naas. In 1978, she married Jeffrey Turpin and buil...
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Dick Jess Feather, 86, of Fairfield
Dick Jess Feather, 86, of Fairfield, Illinois, passed away on September 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born November 18, 1939, the youngest of three children born to Burrell and Eliza (Haile) Feather. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather. As a young man, Dick proud...
Sep 26, 2026
Dennis Burrell Pindell, 71, of Norris City
Dennis Burrell Pindell, 71, of Norris City, IL, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born September 23, 1955, in Gary, IN, he was the son of Sidney and Tressie (Crider) Pindell. Dennis married Cynthia Stokes on December 18, 1981, at the First United Methodist Church in Nor...
Sep 25, 2026
Rosanna Delores (Kreher) Nice, 81, of Dahlgren
Rosanna Delores (Kreher) Nice, 81, of Dahlgren, IL passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. Rosanna was born on January 10, 1945 in Piopolis, IL to her parents Joseph & Gertrude (Birkner) Kreher. On November 30, 1963 she married Larry Paul Nice who precede...
Sep 21, 2026
Carroll Dean Partain, 88, of McLeansboro,
Carroll Dean Partain, 88, of McLeansboro, IL passed peacefully in his sleep on September 13, 2026 at his home. He was born in Herod, IL on November 7, 1937 to William Masa Partain & Irene (Owen) Partain. On June 25, 1960 he married Patricia (Skelton) Partain. They enjoyed 60 ½ years of marriage until her ...
Sep 21, 2026
Robert Eugene "Bob" Tedford, 69, of McLeansboro
Robert Eugene "Bob" Tedford, 69, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. Bob was born on March 5, 1957 in Eldorado, IL to Homer Tedford, Jr. & Dana Lee (Clark) Tedford. Bob was retired from Hamilton Memorial Hospital, where he had worked ...
Sep 21, 2026
Bonnie F. Atkinson, 88, of Carmi
Bonnie F. Atkinson, 88, of Carmi, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehab. Born on March 26, 1938, in Webb, Mississippi, she was the daughter of Radford and Ruby (Blalock) Sullivan. Bonnie married Joseph Atkinson on December 19, 1954, and they shared more than 57 years of marriage...
Sep 18, 2026
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...
Sep 18, 2026
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...
Sep 18, 2026
Sports
SPORTS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules JV Football at Johnston City 6:00 p.m. Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Mt. Carmel at the Mule Barn (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis vs. Herrin at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 p.m. Mules JV Golf vs. Salem, Woodlawn, and North Clay at the Fairfield Public Golf Course 4:00 p.m....
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SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH
LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Lawrenceville Invitational 10:00 a.m. Lady Mules Tennis at the Mt. Vernon Doubles Tournament 9:00 a.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE: CZR at Red Hill FAIRFIELD...
Sep 26, 2026
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Fairfield Mules Football vs. Johnston City at the Trainyard 7:00 p.m. LeMond's Chevrolet Chrysler Pre-Game Show begins at 6:30 p.m. on WFIW-FM 104.9, wfiwradio.com and tocsportsnetwork.com Lady Mules Golf at Hamilton County 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: BLAC...
Sep 25, 2026
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at Eldorado, 3 levels 5:00 p.m. Mules Boys Golf at the Black Diamond Conference Championship at the Franklin County Country Club 9:00 a.m. Lady Mules Tennis vs. Carbondale at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 p.m. *SENIOR RECOGNITION DAY* OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR T...
Sep 24, 2026
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Golf at the Black Diamond Conference Championship at the Franklin County Country Club 9:00 a.m. JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL REGIONAL: SIJHSAA CLASS S REGION 7 REGIONAL: Summersville vs. Bluford-Farmington Field vs. Ewing-Northern JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL REGIONALS: SIJHSAA CLASS M REGI...
Sep 23, 2026
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Hamilton County at the Mule Barn 5:00 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis at Carmi-White County 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne vs. Lawrenceville Wayne City vs. Mt. Vernon JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL REGIONAL: SIJHSAA CLASS M REGION 8 REGIONAL: ...
Sep 22, 2026
SPORTS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules JV Football vs. Carmi-White County at the Trainyard 6:00 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules JV Golf vs. NCOE and Edwards County at the Fairfield Public Golf Course 4:00 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis at Mt. Vernon 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne at St. Elmo-Brown...
Sep 21, 2026
SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH
LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at the Vandalia Tournament Fairfield vs. North Clay 10:00 a.m. Fairfield vs. Vandalia 11:00 a.m. Fairfield vs. Carlyle 2:00 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Olney Invitational at Olney Central College 9:30 a.m. ...
Sep 19, 2026
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