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ENTRIES BEING ACCEPTED FOR 37TH ANNUAL BEAN DAYS QUILT SHOW
Entries are now being accepted for the 37th Annual Bean Days Quilt Show, scheduled for Saturday, September 26th in Wayne City. The show will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on East Meadow Street. Organizers say approximately 50 quilts can be displayed, with quilts hung at full length for...
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CHRISTMAS WITH A BIKER PROGRAM SEEKS DONATIONS TO HELP WAYNE COUNTY CHILDREN
41st Ministries and the Warriors of the Way, a chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association, are seeking donations for their annual Christmas with a Biker program benefiting children in Wayne County school districts. The two organizations have partnered for the past three years to raise money for the program. Las...
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WAYNE CITY CLASS OF 1976 TO CELEBRATE 50TH REUNION DURING BEAN DAYS
Members of the Wayne City Class of 1976 will celebrate their 50th class reunion as part of this year's Wayne City Bean Days festivities. The reunion is scheduled for Saturday, September 26th at 4 p.m. at the new Wayne City School. Classmates are asked to meet at the main entrance. The gathering will include a tour of t...
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BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME TO HOST ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL SATURDAY
The Baptist Children's Home and Family Services in Carmi is inviting the public to its annual Fall Festival on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The family-friendly event will feature the third annual cornhole tournament, the second annual T-shirt design contest, a silent auction, quilt auction, and a variety of other ac...
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BEAN DAYS BINGO SET FOR SEPTEMBER 26TH IN WAYNE CITY
Bingo will be among the activities planned during the 2026 Wayne City Bean Days celebration. Bean Days Bingo will be held Saturday, September 26th beginning at 3 p.m. at the Wayne City Community Building. The event will feature 20 games, with three cards per game available for a $20 donation. Prizes will be awarded fol...
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WAYNE CITY BEAN DAYS CAR AND TRUCK SHOW SET FOR SEPTEMBER 26TH
The Wayne City Bean Days Car and Truck Show will be held Saturday, September 26th at the Wayne City Baptist Church parking lot. Registration will begin at 8 a.m., with awards presented at 10 a.m. The annual Bean Days parade will follow at 11 a.m. The registration fee is $10, and all vehicles are welcome. Competition cl...
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WAYNE CITY BEAN DAYS 5K COLOR RUN SET FOR SEPTEMBER 25TH
Wayne City High School will host a Bean Days 5K Color Run on Friday, September 25, as part of the 2026 Wayne City Bean Days celebration. The family-friendly 5K fun run will begin at 6 p.m. at the Wayne City High School west parking lot. Organizers say participants can expect colorful powder and a high-energy atmosphere...
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"BOO ON MAIN" HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION SET FOR DOWNTOWN FAIRFIELD
The City of Fairfield will host its annual "Boo on Main" celebration Friday, October 30th with Halloween activities planned throughout downtown Fairfield. From 5 to 7 p.m., local businesses and individuals will be set up for trunk-or-treating. The evening will also feature free hot dogs, games, costume judgin...
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FAIRFIELD FALL CITY-WIDE YARD SALE SET FOR OCTOBER 17TH
The City of Fairfield Fall Yard Sale will be held Saturday, October 17th with residents invited to register their sales for inclusion on the official map. The cost to be listed is $5 for an address or $10 for an advertisement of up to 20 words. Those wishing to participate can contact the Wayne County Chamber of Commer...
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WAYNE CITY MATTERS SEEKING PARTICIPANTS FOR HALLOWEEN TRUNK OR TREAT
Wayne City Matters is looking for individuals and organizations to help make this year's Halloween Trunk or Treat a community event. The celebration will be held Saturday, October 31st, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Wayne City Park. Organizers are seeking participants willing to decorate a vehicle trunk and hand out treats durin...
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Obituaries
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. ...
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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...
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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...
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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
Antonia Oliver, 84, of Naples, Florida
Antonia Oliver, 84, of Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026. She was born in New York City on October 7, 1941. She met Norwood Oliver formerly from Springerton, Illinois while working at Raymond Loewy/William Snaith, Inc. They married on May 30, 1964 and enjoyed 62 wonderful years together in New ...
Sep 09, 2026
Charles E. "Charlie" Hale, 81, of Carmi
Charles E. "Charlie" Hale, 81, of Carmi passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026 at Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY. He was born in Tuttle, KY on October 16, 1944 the son of Claude and Otie (Hopper) Hale. Charlie married Cathy Eaglin in July 1968. He retired from White County Coal where he had b...
Sep 09, 2026
Sheryl Lynn Walker, 59, of Fairfield
Sheryl Lynn Walker, 59, of Fairfield, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at her home. Born on September 23, 1966, in Fairfield to Kenneth and Marilyn (Blackford) Meritt, she worked for the Southern 14 Workforce Investment Board as Fiscal Officer after graduating with her associate's degree at Frontier Communit...
Sep 05, 2026
Sports
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...
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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
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at Newton 5:00 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Roger Lee Invitational at Dolan Lake 4:00 p.m. Lady Mules Golf at Benton 4pm Lady Mules Tennis vs. Mt. Vernon at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Wa...
Sep 08, 2026
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