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FNB COMMUNITY BANK ISSUES WARNING ABOUT COUNTERFEIT $100 BILLS
FNB Community Bank in Fairfield is alerting the public after reports of counterfeit $100 bills circulating in the area. According to the bank, the fake bills may appear legitimate at first glance but are marked "For Motion Picture Use," indicating they are not legal tender. Customers and businesses are urged ...
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FNB COMMUNITY BANK TO HOST SHRED DAY IN FAIRFIELD TOMORROW (SATURDAY)
FNB Community Bank in Fairfield will host a community Shred Day event to help residents safely dispose of sensitive documents and protect against identity theft. The event will be held tomorrow (Saturday) from 9am to 12 noon and allow individuals to recycle and securely shred up to 50 pounds of paper materials. Bank of...
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CISNE SPRING CLEAN UP SCHEDULED SET FOR MONDAY
The Village of Cisne and Sunrise Sanitation will conduct the annual Spring City Wide Clean Up on Monday. The cleanup service is limited to residents living within the Cisne city limits. Officials ask residents to place approved items neatly at the curb no later than the evening before cleanup day. Several items will no...
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CITY OF FAIRFIELD TO HOST INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION ON JULY 2ND
The City of Fairfield will host its annual Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 2nd at Southwest Park. The festivities will begin at 5:00 p.m. and feature a variety of family-friendly activities, including free music, games, foam, putt putt, inflatables, and a spectacular fireworks display. This year's event ...
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FAIRFIELD CHAMBER ANNOUNCES JULY 4 EVENTS AT LEO FRENCH PARK
Fairfield Chamber of Commerce has announced a full schedule of Independence Day activities set for Saturday, July 4 at Leo French Park. Events will begin with inflatables starting at 12 p.m., followed by free swimming from 1 to 5 p.m. A free community picnic is planned for 5 p.m., with live music also beginning at 5 p....
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FAMILY DOLLAR IN DOWNTOWN ALBION ANNOUNCES PERMANENT CLOSURE
Family Dollar, the variety store located at 13 E. Main Street in downtown Albion, is closing its doors for good. The store, situated on the former Borowiak IGA property, is currently liquidating all of its inventory in preparation for permanent closure. Family Dollar is headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia, and operat...
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FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PROGRAM HOLDS PINNING CEREMONY
The Frontier Community College Medical Laboratory Technician Program held its pinning ceremony on Friday, May 15, at 3 p.m. in Bob Boyles Hall. Family, friends, faculty, and community members gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the program's graduates. Medical Laboratory Technician Technical Instructor Julie D...
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MT. VERNON MAN JAILED AFTER WEAPONS WARRANT IN ASSAULT INVESTIGATION
A Mt. Vernon man was taken into custody Wednesday following the execution of a weapons-related search warrant tied to an aggravated assault investigation. According to the Mt. Vernon Police Department, officers along with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office High Risk Team executed a search warrant on June 3rd at a re...
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EDWARDS COUNTY REPUBLICAN PRECINCT COMMITTEE PERSONS TO BE SWORN IN MONDAY
On Monday at 12:00 noon, Judge Brian Shinkle will administer the official oath of office to the new Edwards County Republican Precinct Committee Persons at the Edwards County Courthouse. The public is invited to attend this special swearing-in ceremony, and all are encouraged to bring family and friends to show their s...
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MT. ERIE RURITAN TO HOST COMMUNITY BREAKFAST ON SATURDAY
The Mt. Erie Ruritan Club will host a Community Breakfast tomorrow (Saturday) from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Mount Erie Ruritan Building. The breakfast menu will include biscuits, sausage gravy, sausage, eggs, hash browns, pancakes, coffee, and orange juice. The cost is $10 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under.
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Obituaries

Georgia Lee Bullock, 78, of Grayville
Georgia Lee Bullock, 78, of Grayville, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Wabash General Hospital in Mount Carmel, Illinois. She was born on Monday, September 22, 1947, in Grayville, Illinois, a daughter of L.D. and Pat (Franklin) Perry. Georgia retired, having worked at Champion Laboratories and as a h...
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Richard Morgan Roser,96 of Carmi and Maunie
Richard Morgan Roser, a lifelong resident of Carmi and Maunie, Illinois, went peacefully to be with his Heavenly Father on May 10, 2026, at the age of 96. Richard was born in Maunie, Illinois, on June 9, 1929, to Raymond and Marguerite (Morgan) Roser. He was their firstborn, and 16 years later his brother, Charles, joi...
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Elizabeth Ann Stevens, 92, of West Salem
Elizabeth Ann Stevens, 92, of West Salem, Illinois passed away peacefully Friday, May 29, 2026 at Carle Richland Memorial Hospital in Olney, Illinois. Elizabeth was born on March 26, 1934 in Bone Gap, Illinois, the only child of Earl and Rena (Rude) Ridens. She was a member of the First Christian Church of West Salem, ...
Jun 03, 2026

Sondra Dee Gill, 62, of Grayville
Sondra Dee Gill, 62, of Grayville, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026. She was born on Friday, May 8, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Waldo Brown (Brownie) and Karen Kay (Moore) Schoenheit. Sondra married Jeffrey Lewis Gill on May 7, 1983, and together they shared 43 years of marriage. She loved spending time ...
Jun 03, 2026

Reba S. Rodgers, 85, of Fairfield (formerly of Cisne)
Reba S. Rodgers, 85, of Fairfield, IL formerly of Cisne, IL passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at Oak View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Carmel, IL. She was born on February 25, 1941, at Cisne, IL to Roy and Callie (Tenney) Conard. She married Roy L. Rodgers on August 22, 1959, in Mt. Vernon, IL She was prece...
Jun 03, 2026

Velma J. Webb, 88, of Eldorado
Velma J. Webb, 88, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026 in Eldorado Rehab and Healthcare, Eldorado, IL. Velma was born September 27, 1937 in Bartelso, IL. Velma was a daughter of William "Bub" and Bernest (Marshall) Brown. On December 25, 1956 she married Gailen Webb. Velma was a beautician in McLeansboro, ...
Jun 02, 2026

Lowell Gene McArthy, age 88, of Norris City
Lowell Gene McArthy, age 88, of Norris City, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026 at Wabash Senior Living after a brief illness. He was born January 29, 1938 to Arnot and Pearl McArthy. He married Anna Sue (Bryant) June 17, 1962. She survives. Lowell graduated from NCO High School in 1956 and enjoyed times with his clas...
Jun 02, 2026

Rebecca "Becky" Sue Croghan, age 88, of Carmi
Rebecca "Becky" Sue Croghan, age 88, of Carmi, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026 surrounded by loved ones at home. She was born February 15, 1938 in Carmi, IL the daughter of Chelsea Glen and Mary Olive (Ridenour) Rudolph. Becky married Michael F. Croghan on June 21, 1958 and shared 67 years of marriage tog...
Jun 02, 2026

Larry Thomas "Tom" Hart, 74, of Dahlgren
Surrounded by his loving family, Larry Thomas "Tom" Hart, 74, of Dahlgren, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord on May 30, 2026. Tom was born on August 26, 1951 in Dahlgren, Illinois, to Arza and Helen Hart. He was a graduate of Dahlgren High School, Class of 1969. Tom began his career at Continental Tire ...
Jun 01, 2026

John "Bill" William Tolliver, 91 of Fairfield
91-year-old Fairfield resident, John "Bill" William Tolliver passed away Tuesday May 26, 2026, in Marion, Illinois. Bill was born January 27, 1935, in Fairfield, Illinois to John and Geneveive (McIntire) Tolliver. Bill worked at Airtex for several years and Vending Sales and Service for years before retiring....
Jun 01, 2026

Scott E. Finch, 65, of Carmi
Scott E. Finch, 65, of Carmi passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. He was born on November 5, 1960 in Spokane, Washington the son of Edwin B. Finch and Judy Ann (Hanley) Ermert. Scott was self employed and enjoyed playing golf, spending time with his family and his dogs. ...
Jun 01, 2026
Sports
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY: 14 U: Edward Jones-Andrew Diesel vs. NAPA YOUTH SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: 11 U: DiMaggio's 6, Lions Club 1 Top Dog Diesel Repair 7, Fairfield Banking Company 6 Carter Trucking 6, Mt. Vernon Dream Homes 2 FAIR...
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SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 4TH
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: T-BALL: Doug Aman-State Farm vs. Joe's Body Shop LeMond's Chrysler vs. Carter Turf & Tractor Peoples National Bank vs. Vaughan's Tire 11 U: Lions Club vs. DiMaggio's Top Dog Diesel Repair vs. Fairfield Banking Company Mt. Vernon Dream Homes vs. Carter Trucking FAIRFIELD...
Jun 04, 2026
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3RD
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: Ambient Heating & Cooling vs. Friend Oil FNB Community Bank vs. Erin Braddock Photography LeMond's Chevrolet vs. Taco Tierra 14 U: Fairfield Masonic Lodge vs. Potts Family Pharmacy Edwards Jones-Andrew Diesel vs. NAPA FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE S...
Jun 03, 2026
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 2ND
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY: T-BALL: Vaughan's Tire vs. LeMond's Chrysler Carter Turf & Tractor vs. Peoples National Bank CSI Insurance vs. Joe's Body Shop 11 U: Top Dog Diesel Repair vs. DiMaggio's Hayes Plumbing vs. Lions Club La Fuente vs. Carter Trucking FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE ...
Jun 02, 2026
SPORTS FOR MONDAY, JUNE 1ST
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: Erin Braddock Photography vs. Friend Oil Taco Tierra vs. FNB Community Bank LeMond's Chevrolet vs. Ambient Heating & Cooling 14 U: NAPA vs. Fairfield Masonic Lodge Potts Family Pharmacy vs. Rush Appliance FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR MOND...
Jun 01, 2026
Sports Info for Saturday, May 30th
LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, MAY 30TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: LeMond's Chevrolet vs. FNB Community Bank Friend Oil vs. Taco Tierra 14 U: Potts Family Pharmacy vs. Fairfield Masonic Lodge NAPA vs. Edward Jones-Andrew Diesel LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO E...
May 30, 2026
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, MAY 29TH
YOUTH SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: 11 U: Top Dog Diesel Repair 10, La Fuente 5 Mt. Vernon Dream Homes 9, Hayes Plumbing 3 LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL SECTIONAL CH...
May 29, 2026
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, MAY 28TH
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: T-BALL: Vaughan's Tire vs. Carter Turf & Tractor Peoples National Bank vs. Doug Aman-State Farm LeMond's Chrysler vs. CSI Insurance 11 U: Top Dog Diesel Repair vs. La Fuente Hayes Plumbing vs. Mt. Vernon Dream Homes FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY:...
May 28, 2026
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