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FAIRFIELD WATER SERVICE SHUTOFF SCHEDULED MONDAY; BOIL ORDER TO FOLLOW
The City of Fairfield Water Distribution Department has announced a scheduled water service interruption for today (Monday) due to maintenance associated with the water line project in the Leininger Road area. Water service will be shut off beginning at 8 a.m. this (Monday) morning for customers on both sides of Southw...
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ALBION WATER DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES WATER LINE FLUSHING SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER 9TH-20TH
The City of Albion Water Department has announced that water line flushing will take place throughout the city and surrounding areas beginning today (Monday) and continuing through Friday, November 20th. The flushing schedule will begin today and tomorrow (Tuesday) in the northeast portion of Albion, north of East Elm ...
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CISNE FFA TO HOST SECOND ANNUAL FREE VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST THIS (MONDAY) MORNING
The Cisne FFA Chapter will honor area military veterans with its second annual complimentary Veterans Day Breakfast this (Monday) morning at the Cisne Community Center. The breakfast will be served from 7:30 until 9:30 a.m. and is open to veterans from Wayne and Clay counties, along with their families or guests. The e...
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FOUR VETERANS HONORED DURING 10TH ANNUAL VETERANS QUILT GIVEAWAY SATURDAY
Larry Musgrave Ken Nale Doug Clark Darrell Merrit Four area veterans were presented with handmade quilts Saturday, November 7th, during the 10th Annual Veterans Quilt Giveaway held in conjunction with the Veterans Breakfast at St. Edwards Catholic Church. The annual tradition is organized by Sharon and Amanda White, wh...
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FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL TO HOST VETERANS DAY PROGRAM TUESDAY
Fairfield Community High School will honor local veterans with a special Veterans Day program on Tuesday beginning at 9:45 a.m. in the school's East Gym. The program will begin with the presentation of colors by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), followed by the FCHS Show Choir performing the National Anthem and...
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WAYNE CITY FFA TO HONOR VETERANS WITH FISH FRY TUESDAY
The Wayne City FFA Chapter will host a special Veterans Fish Fry tomorrow (Tuesday) to honor area veterans while raising money for organizations that support those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The event will take place from 4:30 until 7 p.m. at the Wayne City High School Agriculture Building. Meal...
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DEATH OF FAIRFIELD NATIVE AND WIFE IN INDIANA RULED MURDER-SUICIDE
The deaths of a Fairfield native and his wife at their southern Indiana home earlier this year have officially been ruled a murder-suicide following an investigation by the Warrick County Coroner's Office. Warrick County Coroner Alissa Salee-Enright issued the ruling last week in connection with the July 6, 2026, shoot...
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FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER TAX LEVY, PENSION FUND REQUESTS AND ANIMAL CONTROL AGREEMENTS TUESDAY
The Fairfield City Council will meet Tuesday with several financial matters, business district proposals, and animal control agreements on the agenda. The regular meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 109 Northeast Second Street in Fairfield. Among the major items scheduled for c...
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EDWARDS COUNTY TOYS FOR TOTS HOLDING NOVEMBER SIGN-UPS AND ACCEPTING DONATIONS
The Edwards County Toys for Tots program is holding sign-ups throughout November to help ensure local children have a joyful Christmas this year. Organizers say toy giveaway registration will take place every Wednesday in November, beginning at 9 a.m. at The Hope Center, located at 23 West Cherry Street in Albion. The ...
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WAYNE COUNTY BOARD TO CONSIDER 2027 BUDGET, TAX LEVY AND AMBULANCE CONTRACTS THURSDAY
The Wayne County Board will meet Thursday with several major financial matters on the agenda, including the county's proposed 2027 budget, tax levy, and ambulance service agreements. The regular monthly meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the basement boardroom of the Wayne County Courthouse in Fairfield. Among the items s...
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Obituaries
Marilyn Kay Morris, age 73, of Montgomery, TX (formerly of McLeansboro)
Marilyn Kay Morris, age 73, passed away at her home in Montgomery, TX on October 31, 2026. Born in Eldorado, Illinois, on June 13, 1953, Marilyn was the daughter of Dawain and Mary Smith. She was a remarkably warm and loving person who possessed the rare gift of forming deep, lasting friendships with everyone she met. ...
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Nancy Jane (Anderson) Gammons, 68 of McLeansboro
Nancy Jane (Anderson) Gammons, passed away on November 6, 2026, at the age of 68. She was born on December 25, 1957, in McLeansboro, Illinois, and married the love of her life on June 16, 2001. Her Christian faith and southern Illinois roots shaped the warmth, strength, and kindness she carried throughout her life. Na...
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Clarence Marion "Bud" Parr, 93, of Dahlgren
Clarence Marion "Bud" Parr, 93, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, IL. Clarence was born in Hamilton County, IL on April 25, 1933 to parents Clarence Theodore Parr & Lela Virgene (Cross) Parr. On August 2, 1952 he married Phyllis Harter at Methodist...
Nov 5, 2026
Elenora F. Block, 86, of Cisne
Elenora F. Block, 86, of Cisne, IL passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Cisne Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Elenora was born November 25, 1939, to Robert and Delberta (Platt) Haynes in Flora, IL. She married Harold E. Block on March 22, 1967, in Flora, IL. He preceded her in death on June 20, 2015. Elen...
Nov 4, 2026
Yevonda Lynn Bell, 72, of Carmi
Yevonda Lynn Bell, 72, of Carmi, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026. She was born on Thursday, August 5, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Dearl and Hilda (Browning) Williams. Yevonda married Ronald D. Bell on November 8, 1975, in Midland Texas. She worked for Dr. Stricklin for a time and as a...
Nov 3, 2026
Jacqueline Dorene Pearson, 88, of Grayville
Jacqueline Dorene Pearson, 88, of Grayville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026. She was born on Thursday, August 25, 1938, the daughter of John "Jeff" and Evelyn (Flemming) McCollum. Jackie married Larry S. Pearson on June 14, 1957, and he preceded her in death on November 16, 2015. She starte...
Nov 3, 2026
Sophie Mary (Groszek) Owen, 87, of Harrisburg
Sophie Mary (Groszek) Owen, 87, of Harrisburg, IL passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. Sophie was born on December 6, 1938 to Stanley & Angie Groszek. Sophie married Karol Rozycki, then remarried J.L. Johnson, and then married Charles Owen - all of whom preceded...
Nov 3, 2026
Michael Lynn Taylor, age 60, of Grayville
Michael Lynn Taylor, age 60, of Grayville, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. He was born May 1, 1966, in Flora, the son of James B. and Rita A. (Yates) Taylor. He was united in marriage to Nancy Sue (Brown) Reed on July 31, 2001, in Rinard, and toge...
Nov 3, 2026
Colton Lee Rose, 37, of West Salem
Colton Lee Rose, 37, of West Salem, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026 Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Colton was born July 29, 1989 in Olney, the son of William Bruce and Annetta Rose. Colton loved being outdoors and family gatherings. He was an animal lover and loved his cats, chic...
Nov 2, 2026
Olive Sue "Susie" Withrow, 91, formerly, of Geff
Olive Sue "Susie" Withrow, 91, formerly, of Geff, IL. passed away October 5, 2026, at Cisne Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Sue was born on March 22, 1935, to Elmo and Verl (Bullard) Mugrage at their home in Rinard, IL. She married Jerry Withrow on November 1, 1953 in Fairfield, IL. He preceded her i...
Nov 2, 2026
Hadley Ann Williams, 19 Days Old, of Benton
Hadley Ann Williams of Benton was born on October 7, 2026 at Saint Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, passed away in her sleep in the early morning hours of October 26, 2026. While Hadley was only here for nineteen days, she left a lasting impact on all who got to meet her; especially her mommy, daddy, big ...
Nov 2, 2026
Sports
SPORTS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SUPER-SECTIONALS: IHSA CLASS 1A OKAWVILLE SUPER-SECTIONAL: NCOE vs. Okawville IHSA CLASS 2A NASHVILLE SUPER-SECTIONAL: Red Bud vs. Breese Central JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: New Hope vs. Summersville Geff at Grayville Ci...
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SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH
LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: IHSA CLASS 2A PLAYOFFS - 2ND ROUND: Flora vs. Shelbyville West Frankfort vs. Auburn Nashville vs. Vandalia IHSA CLASS 3A PLAYOFFS - 2ND ROUND: Mt. Carmel vs. Benton St. ...
Nov 7, 2026
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: ROME TOURNAMENT: CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIP: Waltonville vs. Spring Garden 3RD PLACE GAME: Wayne City vs. Woodlawn CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: Bluford vs. Raccoon JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL: Wayne City at Field AREA SPORTS RESUL...
Nov 6, 2026
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: IHSA CLASS 1A ST. ELMO SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Okawville vs. South Central IHSA CLASS 1A CRAB ORCHARD SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: NCOE vs. Trico IHSA CLASS 2A CARTERVILLE SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: R...
Nov 5, 2026
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETALL: Fairfield at Albion Jasper vs. Allendale-St. Mary's (JV Only) AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS: IHSA CLASS 1A ST. ELMO SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS: Okawville over Cisne in 2 Sets: 25-14 and 25-21 South Cent...
Nov 4, 2026
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS: IHSA CLASS 1A ST. ELMO SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS: Cisne vs. Okawville South Central vs. Carlyle IHSA CLASS 1A CRAB ORCHARD SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS: NCOE vs. Waterloo Gibault Trico vs. Egyptian IHSA CLASS...
Nov 3, 2026
SPORTS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: Jasper vs. New Hope Geff at Discovery Christian Cisne vs. South Central JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETALL: Wayne City at Bluford AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THE WEEKEND: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: IHSA CLASS 3A PLAYOFF AT BE...
Nov 2, 2026
SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST
LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: IHSA Class 3A Playoff - Fairfield Mules vs. Benton Rangers at Benton 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 the IHSA ...
Oct 31, 2026
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