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FAIRFIELD TO FACE STAUNTON IN OPENING ROUND OF IHSA CLASS 3A FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS TOMORROW (SATURDAY)
The Fairfield Mules will take on Staunton in the opening round of the IHSA Class 3A Football Playoffs tomorrow (Saturday), with kickoff scheduled for 2 p.m. at Fairfield Community High School. Gates at The Train Yard will open at 12:30pm. Admission is $8 per person, as established by the IHSA, and no passes will be acc...
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CISNE WOMAN ARRESTED ON OUTSTANDING WAYNE COUNTY WARRANT FOR METHAMPHETAMINE CASE
A Cisne woman was arrested Thursday night by the Wayne County Sheriff's Department on an outstanding warrant involving a methamphetamine possession case. Misty Gay Kistner, 55, of Cisne, was taken into custody on a failure-to-appear warrant issued through Wayne County Circuit Court. The warrant was issued May 13, 2025,...
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TWO SENTENCED THURSDAY IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
Two individuals appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday. Summer D. East, 23, of Fairfield, was placed on 12 months of court supervision on an amended charge of Disorderly Conduct, a Class C misdemeanor. East was ordered to pay court costs. Karl D. Woolever, 49, of Sims, pleaded guilty to Unlawful Possession of ...
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EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNOUNCES $500 "DOUGH FOR DOES" RAFFLE
The Edwards County Farm Bureau is giving area deer hunters an opportunity to win $500 through its "Dough for Does" raffle during the current deer hunting season. The raffle is open to Edwards County Farm Bureau members or their legal dependents who legally harvest a doe in Edwards County, Illinois. To qualify...
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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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NEW BEGINNINGS CHURCH IN FAIRFIELD TO HOST FREE HARVEST FEST SUNDAY
New Beginnings Church in Fairfield will host its annual Harvest Fest this Sunday from 5 until 7 p.m., offering an evening of family-friendly activities and refreshments for the community. The free event will feature trunk-or-treat activities, inflatables, and games for children of all ages. Those attending can also enj...
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COWLING COMMUNITY CENTER ANNUAL CHILI SUPPER SET FOR NOVEMBER 7TH
The Cowling Community Center will hold its annual chili supper on Saturday, November 7th. Serving will begin at 4 p.m. and continue while supplies last. The menu will include chili, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, chili dogs, peanut butter sandwiches, desserts and beverages. Meals will be available for dine-in or ...
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PROPOSED CLOSURE OF FOUR ILLINOIS CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES DRAWS OPPOSITION AT DU QUOIN HEARING
A proposal to permanently close four downstate Illinois correctional facilities, including two in Southern Illinois, faced strong opposition during a public hearing Wednesday at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Approximately 40 people attended the hearing conducted by the Illinois Commission on Government Forecasting an...
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$25.1 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT TO FUND SOUTHERN ILLINOIS RAILROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Southern Illinois Congressman Mike Bost has announced that $25.1 million in federal funding has been secured for major improvements to the Evansville Western Railway. The funding will support upgrades to approximately 124.5 miles of freight railroad stretching from Evansville, Indiana, to Okawville, Illinois, benefitin...
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COMBINE DESTROYED BY FIRE IN RURAL WAYNE COUNTY THURSDAY AFTERNOON
A combine was destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon in rural Wayne County. According to the Xenia Fire Protection District, firefighters were dispatched at approximately 3:14 p.m. Thursday, October 22, to the area of County Road 2200 North and 540 East following a report of a combine on fire. Upon arrival, firefighters ...
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Obituaries
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...
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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
Ricky E. Robertson, 65 of Sims
Ricky E. Robertson, 65 of Sims, passed away at 9:44 AM, Friday, October 16, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. Born on February 14, 1961, in Fairfield to Billy and Doris (Trotter) Robertson, he had been a mechanic. Ricky graduated from Sims Grade School and Wayne City High School, was a member of the...
Oct 18, 2026
Donna Marie Gaines, 62, of McLeansboro
Donna Marie Gaines, 62, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at her home. Donna was born on August 14, 1964 in Flint, Michigan and was raised by her adoptive parents Otto & Ruth Smiley. She married Michael Gaines, who preceded her in death. Donna worked as a beautician and she was an acti...
Oct 18, 2026
Sports
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...
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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
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Fairfield Mules Football vs. Hamilton County at the Trainyard 7:00 p.m **SENIOR NIGHT** - Seniors for Football, Cheer, Band, and Cross Country will be recognized before the game. WFIW's LeMond's Chevrolet Chrysler EXPANDED Pre-Game Show will begin at 6:00 p.m. with Mules Head Coach, Justi...
Oct 16, 2026
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at Carmi-White County (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. The Black Diamond Conference-East title will be on the line and with a Fairfield victory, it will secure the outright conference championship. Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Black Diamond Conference Championship ...
Oct 15, 2026
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