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TWO-VEHICLE CRASH REPORTED IN KEENES FRIDAY AFTERNOON
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department investigated a two-vehicle traffic crash Friday afternoon in Keenes. A 2014 Ford F-150 driven by Carson K. Smith of Mount Vernon collided with a 2024 Honda Passport driven by Savanna Brooke Price of Shawneetown. According to sheriff's deputies, the accident occurred at approximatel...
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WAYNE COUNTY CLERK ANNOUNCES IMPORTANT DATES FOR NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION
Wayne County Clerk Liz Ann Woodrow is reminding voters of several important dates ahead of the November 3, 2026 General Election. Early voting is underway at the Wayne County Clerk's Office. Regular early voting hours will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional voting hours will be offered Saturda...
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FAIRFIELD NATIVE CLINTON SIMPSON WINS FIRST PLACE IN HORROR AT THE BOOKFEST AWARDS
Fairfield native and award-winning author Clinton H. Simpson has earned first-place honors in the Fall 2026 BookFest Awards for his horror novel, Ready or Not, Here I Come: The Origin of Harlan Hayes. Simpson, who now resides in Vandalia, Illinois, received the award in the Fiction, Horror, Ghosts and Paranormal catego...
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LANARK MAN ARRESTED IN WAYNE COUNTY ON SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND DRUG CHARGES
A northern Illinois man was arrested Friday, afternoon by the Wayne County Sheriff's Department on charges involving sex offender registration violations and possession of methamphetamine. 51-year-old Kenneth R. Robbins Jr. of Lanark, Illinois, was taken into custody and booked into the Wayne County Jail. According to ...
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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AUTHORS TO DISCUSS HISTORIC CONFLICTS AT GRAYVILLE LIBRARY NOVEMBER 12TH
Groff Memorial Public Library in Grayville will host authors and historians Ed and Diane Annable on Thursday, November 12th for a special presentation examining conflicts between Native Americans and European settlers in Southern Illinois. The program, titled Indian "Massacres" in Southern Illinois, will begi...
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FAIRFIELD ELKS LODGE TO HOST SPORTS AND SITCOMS TRIVIA NIGHT NOVEMBER 7TH
The Fairfield Elks Lodge #1631 is inviting area residents to put their knowledge of sports and classic television sitcoms to the test during a special Sports and Sitcoms Trivia Night on Saturday, November 7th. The event will begin at 7 p.m. at the Fairfield Elks Lodge and promises an evening of friendly competition, la...
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FAIRFIELD WESLEYAN CHURCH COLLECTING COATS FOR ANNUAL GIVEAWAY
The Wesleyan Church of Fairfield is currently collecting new and gently used coats for its annual Coat Giveaway. Both children's and adult sizes are needed. Donations may be dropped off at the church door located along U.S. Highway 45, approximately one mile north of the Fairfield airport. The annual Coat Giveaway will...
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FEMA TO CONDUCT NATIONWIDE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST NOVEMBER 17TH
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System on Tuesday, November 17th. The test will begin at approximately 1:20 p.m. Central Time and will involve radio and television stations, cable systems, satellit...
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USPS ANNOUNCES 2026 HOLIDAY MAILING AND SHIPPING DEADLINES
The U.S. Postal Service has announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for customers hoping to have cards and packages delivered before Christmas. For customers in the contiguous United States, the recommended deadline for USPS Ground Advantage and First-Class Mail is December 17th. The suggested deadline for...
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FLORA AND OLNEY ELKS TO SPONSOR FREE CHILDREN'S ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC
The Flora Elks Lodge 1659 and Olney Elks Lodge 926, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation, will sponsor a free children's orthopedic assessment clinic on Wednesday, November 4, in Flora. The clinic will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Clay County Flora Medical Clinic, located at 929 Stacey Burk D...
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Obituaries
Nancy A. Crego (née Allison), 65, of High Ridge, Missouri
Nancy A. Crego (née Allison), 65, of High Ridge, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026, at Cisne Care Center in Cisne, Illinois. Nancy was born on December 27, 1960, to Robert and Dorothy Allison. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Allison. She is survived by her father, Robert Allison; he...
Oct 25, 2026
Robert E. "Bob" Bass,87 of Mt. Erie
Robert E. "Bob" Bass born August 4th, 1939 to Morris Wayne and Ruby Sylvia (Tackitt) Bass in DeWitt County, IL. Bob, passed from this life on October 24, 2026. Bob was drafted into the United States Army in 1962. He worked as a Supply Clerk and Motor Pool during Peacetime and was Honorably Discharged in 1964....
Oct 25, 2026
Robert "Bob" P. Lee, age 89, of McLeansboro
Robert "Bob" P. Lee, age 89, of McLeansboro, Illinois, passed away on October 20, 2026 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital. Robert was born on December 26, 1936, in McLeansboro, Illinois, and was the ninth of twelve children born to John Roosevelt and Flossie Edith (Satterfield) Lee. He was preceded in death by his...
Oct 23, 2026
John Henry Adams, 61, of Mill Shoals
John Henry Adams, 61, of Mill Shoals, died peacefully at his home on Friday, October 16, 2026. John has always been known for his love of family and friends. Over the years, the Adams brothers' excellent craftmanship has built some of the finest homes in the Wayne County area. A Celebration of Life service will be held...
Oct 22, 2026
Arvis Albert Aman, 90, of Fairfield
90 year old Fairfield resident, Arvis Albert Aman, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, in Evansville, Indiana, just five days short of his 91st birthday. Arvis was born on October 25, 1935, in Limestone County, Texas, to Elgie Otho "E. O." and Sallie (Rand) Aman. He married Wilma Samford on November 23,...
Oct 22, 2026
George Ann Waxler, 96, of Olney
George Ann Waxler, 96, of Olney, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at her home. George Ann was born April 18, 1930 in Richland Co., IL, the daughter of John and Sarah Florence (Herrin) Doan. She married Gordon Nicholas Waxler on June 20, 1948 in Olney, IL, and he preceded her in death on August 14, 200...
Oct 21, 2026
LaDonna J. Peck, 82 of Wayne City
82 year old Wayne City resident, LaDonna J. Peck passed away at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Indiana on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. LaDonna was born on June 27, 1944 to Conard and Norma (Keen) Edmison. Donna married Louis C. "Louie" Peck on March 28, 1963 at the Keenes Baptist Church. They celebra...
Oct 21, 2026
Gerald Brockett Norris, of Carmi
Gerald Brockett Norris passed away on October 13, 2026. He was born and lived in White County. Surviving him is his family. He was an educator and served in the U.S. Army. Inurnment will be private, with full military rites, at West Union Cemetery. Roberts and Cook Funeral Service in Carmi has been entrusted with arran...
Oct 21, 2026
Michael David Ristvedt, 80, of West Salem
Michael David Ristvedt, 80, of West Salem, Illinois passed away on October 19, 2026, at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. Michael was born June 28, 1946 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of John and Ruth Ellen (Berger) Ristvedt. He married Patricia Lankford on May 18, 1968 at the Moravian Church in West ...
Oct 21, 2026
Betty Jean Cross, 75, of Carmi
Betty Jean Cross, 75, of Carmi, Illinois, passed away Thursday, October 15th, 2026, at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion, IL. She was born April 20th, 1951 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Emma Lee Cross Sconiers and James Smith. She was of the Christian faith. Betty, affectionately known as "Bebop&quo...
Oct 21, 2026
Cheyrl June (Henderson) Ventress, 83, of Dale
Cheyrl June (Henderson) Ventress, 83, of Dale, Illinois, the daughter of Robert McKee Henderson and Gladys Zelna Wheeler was born on 23 June 1943 in Crook Township, Hamilton County, Illinois, at the home of her maternal grandparents Theopolis and Octavia Wheeler. She departed her earthly life and joined her previously...
Oct 20, 2026
Sports
SPORTS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 26TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: There will be a Girls Wrestling, Parent/Athlete meeting tonight at 5pm in the FCHS cafeteria. Those girls interested in participating are encouraged with their parents to attend the meeting. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: New Hope at St. Joe Geff vs. Iuka Cisne ...
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SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH
LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: IHSA Class 3A Playoff - Fairfield Mules vs. Staunton Bulldogs at the Trainyard 2:00 p.m. WFIW's LeMond's Chevrolet Chrysler Pre-Game Show begins at 1:30 p.m. on WFIW 104.9, wfiwradio.com and tocsportsnetwork.com Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at...
Oct 24, 2026
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23RD
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL: JASPER SHOOTOUT: GIRLS (JV): - New Hope vs. Olney GIRLS - Wayne City vs. Olney BOYS - Wayne City vs. Iuka BOYS - Flora vs. Bluford GIRLS - Jasper vs. Flora COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Frontier Bobcats vs. Southwestern Illino...
Oct 23, 2026
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22ND
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at Cisne (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. (Final regular season game) Lady Mules Tennis Player Wren Braddock will be at the IHSA Class 1A State Tournament at Buffalo Grove OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: Geff vs. Spring Garden Cisne at Flora JR HIGH GIR...
Oct 22, 2026
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21ST
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL: New Hope vs. Edwards County Cisne at Iuka COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Frontier Bobcats at Lake Land College AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: The Fairfield Lady Mules celebrated Senior Night in styl...
Oct 21, 2026
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. NCOE at the Mule Barn (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. *** SENIOR NIGHT *** OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Wayne City vs. Altamont JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL: Jasper at Wayne City New Hope vs. Grayville AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM MONDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOL...
Oct 20, 2026
SPORTS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 19TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Robinson at the Mule Barn (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne at North Clay Wayne City vs. Mt. Carmel JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: Wayne City vs. Bluford JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL: Fairfield vs. Albion Jasper vs. Cisne A...
Oct 19, 2026
SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH
LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL: BLUFORD JV SHOOTOUT: Local teams participating are New Hope Boys, Wayne City Boys, Cisne Boys, and New Hope Girls JR HIGH CROSS COUNTRY STATE MEETS AT DUQUOIN: SIJH...
Oct 17, 2026
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