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EDWARDS COUNTY LAUNCHES TEXTMYGOV NOTIFICATION SERVICE
Edwards County has announced the launch of TextMyGov, a new communication service designed to provide residents with county updates and access to information through text messaging. The county is scheduled to officially launch the mass text notification system during October. Residents may receive an introductory text ...
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ELEVATION JIU JITSU TO HOLD GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING
Elevation Jiu Jitsu will celebrate its grand opening and ribbon cutting on Saturday, October 17 at 10am at its new location at 920 Commerce Drive in Fairfield. The business is owned and operated by Levi Hart and was previously located inside SK Fitness on Main Street. Elevation Jiu Jitsu offers classes focused on self-...
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LOUISVILLE MAN INJURED IN WAYNE COUNTY CRASH
A Louisville man was taken to Clay County Hospital following a single-vehicle crash Tuesday evening in Wayne County. According to county reports, 47-year-old Craig E. Byers of Louisville was driving north on County Highway 13 at approximately 5:40 p.m. when his 2015 Chevrolet left the roadway near County Road 2200 Nort...
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CARMI CORN DAY CONTINUES THROUGH SATURDAY
Corn Day in Carmi continues through Saturday. Tonight, amusement rides open at 5 p.m. The Corn Day Pageant begins at 5:30 p.m. on the Main Stage, followed by Josh Cronin. A cornhole tournament will also begin at 5:30 p.m. in the First Mid parking lot. Saturday's events begin at 8:15 a.m. with the Guardian Center Candy ...
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FIRST ANNUAL MT. ERIE CHOWDER SET FOR SATURDAY
The Village of Mt. Erie will sponsor the first annual Mt. Erie Chowder on Saturday at the Mt. Erie Ruritan Building. Serving of chowder, drinks and desserts will begin at noon. Bulk chowder sales will begin at 4 p.m. The event is open to everyone, and area residents are invited to attend.
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REDNECK CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING COMING TO WAYNE CITY SATURDAY
Redneck Championship Wrestling (RCW) will bring an evening of professional wrestling action to Wayne City on Saturday. The free outdoor show will be held at Sweeties Ice Cream Shop, with bell time scheduled for 6 p.m. The event will feature a mix of familiar RCW competitors and some new faces. El Magnifico will make hi...
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27TH ANNUAL BLUEGRASS AND BARBECUE FESTIVAL SET FOR SATURDAY IN HARRISBURG
The 27th Annual Bluegrass and Barbecue Festival will take place Saturday, October 10th at the Saline County Museum in Harrisburg, featuring live bluegrass music, barbecue and family-friendly entertainment. The festival will run from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., with four musical performances scheduled throughout the day. Whit...
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FAIRFIELD COIN CLUB TO HOLD 56TH ANNUAL SHOW AND AUCTION SUNDAY
The Fairfield Coin Club will hold its 56th Annual Coin Show and Auction on Sunday at North Side Grade School in Fairfield. Doors will open to the public at 9 a.m., with hourly door prizes beginning at 10 a.m. Auction lots will also go on display at that time. Special awards and presentations are scheduled for 1 p.m., f...
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EDWARDS COUNTY HEALTH OFFICE PLANS DRIVE-THROUGH FLU CLINIC
The Edwards County Health Office will hold a drive-through flu shot clinic on Wednesday, October 14, at the Albion Fire Department. The clinic will run from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Those wishing to have their insurance or Medicare billed should bring their insurance information along with an identification card. The ...
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MUSIC AT THE PARK CONCERT SET FOR MT. CARMEL FEATURING BLACK WATER REVIVAL
The Music at the Park concert series continuers at the Harris Pavilion at Merchants Park in Mt. Carmel. The concert series will continue Saturday with Black Water Revival, a tribute to the music of The Doobie Brothers. That performance will also run from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission to the Black Water Revival concert is FREE....
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Obituaries
Quinton Hutcheson, 61, of Fairfield
Quinton Hutcheson, 61, of Fairfield, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at his brother's home in Rockport, Indiana. He was born December 9, 1964 in Fairfield, IL to Earl Hutcheson, Sr. and the late Sharon K. (Toombs) Hutcheson. Quinton was a true outdoorsman who lived life as a real cowboy, horseback riding, camping ...
Oct 7, 2026
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 Dec...
Oct 7, 2026
Brenda Jo McFarland, 67 of Grayville (formerly of New Harmony, IN)
Brenda Jo McFarland of Grayville, formerly of New Harmony, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi. She was born on Sunday, July 12, 1959, in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of Al and Emma (Pfender) Josey. Brenda married Michael David McFarland on September 6, 1980. She worked in reta...
Oct 6, 2026
Mary Lou (Hebert) Smith, 97 of Mt. Carmel
Mary Lou (Hebert) Smith, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, She was born the sixth of eight children to Phillip and Flossie (Edwards) Hebert on Sunday, July 7, 1929, in Assumption, Illinois. Mary Lou married Gene Smith on June 10, 1949. They had two c...
Oct 6, 2026
Fern L. Daily (Byrd), 87 of Dahlgren
Fern L. Daily (Byrd), passed away on October 4, 2026, at her residence. She was born on August 19, 1939, in Peoria, Illinois, and lived a life marked by devotion to family, faith, friendship, and generous care for others. Fern built a respected career in the automotive industry, working for Cotter-Stover Ford in McLean...
Oct 6, 2026
Estella Joan Stone, 91, of McLeansboro
Estella Joan Stone, 91, of McLeansboro passed away at Color Point in McLeansboro on October 6, 2026. She was born on March 3, 1935 in Springerton to John Willard and Sarah Irene (Upton) Stone. Joan was a member of the RLDS in Springerton. She had worked for Trade Industries in McLeansboro. Joan is survived by her si...
Oct 6, 2026
Mary Lee (Gooch) Endsley, 90, of Mt. Erie
Mary Lee (Gooch) Endsley, 90, of Mt. Erie, Illinois passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Skill Care Unit. She was born on July 10, 1936 at home in Barnhill Township in Wayne County, Illinois. Her parents were Norman "Jake" and Lula (Reed) Gooch. Mary Lee married Gordon Endsley...
Oct 6, 2026
Glenda Kay Allison, 70, Mt. Erie
Glenda Kay Allison, beloved wife, mother, Memaw, sister, and devoted follower of Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, at the age of 70. Glenda was born on June 14, 1956, to Bill and Mary "Kathy" Barnfield. She grew up in Geff, Illinois, and later made her home in Mount Erie, Illinois, wher...
Oct 5, 2026
Marilyn Sue Hawkins, 86, of McLeansboro
Marilyn Sue Hawkins, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026, at the age of 86. Marilyn was born on October 2, 1940, in McLeansboro, Illinois. She graduated from McLeansboro High School and went on to attend Southern Illinois University in Carbonda...
Oct 5, 2026
Robert Glenn Hines, 71, of Carmi
Robert Glenn Hines, 71, of Carmi, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Born in Carmi on December 9, 1954, he was the son of Grover Glenn and Gwendolen Eva (Greenacre) Hines. Robert graduated as valedictorian of Carmi High School in 1972. On August 6, 2011, he married Avis (Cook) Hines, with whom he shared more tha...
Oct 4, 2026
Sports
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Fairfield Mules Football at CZRE 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 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE: Carmi-White County at Edwards County Red Hill at Johnston City Sesser-Valier-Wa...
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SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at Hamilton County (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Cumberland Invite at Lakeland College 4:30 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne at Grayville HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Hamilt...
Oct 8, 2026
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Tennis vs. Carterville at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JUNIOR HIGH CROSS COUNTRY: SIJHSAA CLASS S CROSS COUNTRY REGIONAL AT SUMMERSVILLE: Jasper, New Hope, Geff, Cisne, and Wayne City will all be participating SIJHSAA CLASS M CROSS COUNTRY R...
Oct 7, 2026
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Flora at the Mule Barn (All 3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Wayne City at North Clay JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL STATE TOURNAMENT AT THE OASIS SPORTS COMPLEX IN MARION: SIJHSAA CLASS S STATE TOURNAMENT SEMIFINAL: St. Joe (Ol...
Oct 6, 2026
SPORTS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules JV Football at Flora 6:00 p.m. Mules Golfer River Wise at the IHSA Class 1A Sectional at Monticello Lady Mules Golfer Amelia Hopfinger at the IHSA Class 1A Sectional at Roxana Lady Mules Tennis vs. Mt. Carmel at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH ...
Oct 5, 2026
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