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TWO INJURED IN ROLLOVER CRASH IN WAYNE COUNTY
Two people were injured Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle rollover crash in Wayne County. The Wayne County Sheriff's Department investigated the crash, which occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. on County Road 925 North near County Road 2035 East in Grover Township. According to the crash report, a 16-year-old male...
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FIELD FIRE BURNS MORE THAN 20 ACRES NORTH OF MERRIAM
Fairfield Rural firefighters battled a large field fire north of Merriam Wednesday afternoon that eventually burned more than 20 acres. Fairfield Rural Assistant Fire Chief Chris Miller said the fire started when the exhaust system of a UTV ignited corn stubble. Strong southerly winds caused the flames to spread rapidl...
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FNB NAMES COLTON WILKERSON SENIOR LENDING OFFICER
Fairfield National Bank has announced the appointment of Colton Wilkerson as Senior Lending Officer. In his new role, Wilkerson will oversee the bank's lending operations, lead the lending team and work to strengthen relationships with individuals, families, farmers and businesses throughout the communities FNB serves....
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XENIA MAN SENTENCED TO 4½ YEARS IN PRISON FOR PROBATION VIOLATION
A Xenia man has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after admitting to violating his probation. Clay County State's Attorney Phillip Givens announced that 26-year-old Jeffrey M. Wathan was sentenced Wednesday in Clay County Circuit Court. Wathan was originally placed on 24 ...
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WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNOUNCES 2026 FFA SAE ENTREPRENEURSHIP GRANT RECIPIENTS
Six Wayne County high school students have been selected to receive 2026 FFA SAE Entrepreneurship Grants from the Wayne County Farm Bureau. The grant program is designed to strengthen career readiness, leadership skills and hands-on agricultural learning through students' Supervised Agricultural Experience projects. Th...
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MCLEANSBORO MAN RECEIVES PROBATION IN WHITE COUNTY METH CASE
A McLeansboro man was sentenced to probation Wednesday after reaching a plea agreement in White County Circuit Court. 60-year-old John Armey pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine in a case dating back to August 2025. Under the plea agreement, Armey was sentenced to two years of probation, ordered to pay a fin...
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WABASH GENERAL REPORTS MORE THAN $1.2 MILLION IN MONTHLY OPERATING INCOME
Wabash General Hospital reported a strong financial month during Monday evening's Board of Directors meeting. Finance Committee Chair Janet Storey reported the hospital recorded just over $12 million in revenue, compared with approximately $10.8 million in expenses. That resulted in net operating income of $1,278,149 f...
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CARITAS TO LAUNCH "SAFE AT HOME" PROGRAM IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Caritas Family Solutions will launch a new program this fall aimed at helping Southern Illinois families address safety concerns before children need to be removed from their homes. The Safe at Home program, expected to begin in early November, will provide intensive, hands-on assistance to families experiencing issues...
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STATE OF ILLINOIS NEWS BRIEFS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1ST
Family Demands Answers In School Van Crash (Cahokia Heights, IL) -- A family is demanding answers after a Metro East school van crash that left a 15-year-old severely injured. The family of G'Mauri Hodges says he suffered burns to over 75-percent of his body in the crash last week that left one student dead and several...
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FMH PRESENTS SEPTEMBER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
(Pictured is Kelli Dickey, FMH's September 2026 Employee of the Month.) Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer service within and outside of the Hospital. Kelli Dickey of the FMH Finance Department has been se...
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Obituaries
Betty Jane Doerner, 99, of Carmi
Betty Jane Doerner, 99, of Carmi, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehab. Born September 2, 1927, in Broughton, she was the daughter of Truman Wilson and Mary D. (Wilson) Gwaltney. Betty graduated from Norris City High School in 1946. On January 1, 1950, she married Roy Kenneth Doerner...
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Veronica Cox, 64 of Fairfield
Veronica Cox, 64 of Fairfield, IL passed away at 6:46 AM, Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at her home. Veronica was born on October 30, 1961, in Juneau, AK to Ronnie Rains and Sandra (Busler) King. Veronica was employed for many years at Frontier Community College until she retired in June of 2018. A loving mother who ...
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Phyllis M. (Garner) Clark, 95, of Wayne City
Phyllis M. (Garner) Clark, 95, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026 at Twin Willows Nursing Home in Salem, IL. Phyllis was born on August 12, 1931 in Wayne City to Omer & Lola (McKinney) Garner. On May 26, 1954 she married Jervis "J.J." Clark, who preceded her in death. Phyllis re...
Sep 30, 2026
Jeffery Dwain Wilkerson, 54, of Fairfield
Jeffery Dwain Wilkerson, 54, of Fairfield, passed away at 5:15AM on Monday September 28, 2026. He was born in Fairfield on December 17, 1971, to Jimmie and Shirley (Killingsworth) Wilkerson. Jeffery was a carpenter working in construction. Jeffery is survived by his mother, Shirley Wilkerson of Fairfield; sons, Dalton ...
Sep 29, 2026
Michelle Rene Brown, 54, of Carmi
Michelle Rene Brown, 54, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. She was born on Tuesday, March 7, 1972, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Mike and Sandy (Ward) Zenner. Michelle Married Stacey Heath Brown on December 25, 1993, and he preceded her in death on October 21, 2021. She was a cosmetologis...
Sep 29, 2026
Ruby Mathis, 66 of Cisne
Ruby Mathis, 66 of Cisne, passed away at 1:05 PM, Saturday, September 26, 2026, at her home. Ruby was born on April 17, 1960, in Kansas City, Kansas to Victor and Ruby (White) Pettey. She was a god-fearing woman who loved the lord immensely. She enjoyed spending time with her loved ones and taking care of her fur ba...
Sep 29, 2026
Shelia L. Clodfelter, 74, of Norris City
Shelia L. Clodfelter, 74, of Norris City passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born north of Carmi in Centerville on July 17, 1952 the daughter of William Carroll and Bertha M. (Schmittler) Murphy. Sheila married Richard A. Clodfelter on May 27, 1971 and he s...
Sep 28, 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 Decem...
Sep 28, 2026
Joyce Ann Turpin, age 67, of Carmi
It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of Joyce Ann Turpin, age 67, of Carmi, Illinois. Joyce was a beloved mother and grandmother, who died on August 24, 2026 in Hackensack, New Jersey. Joyce was born May 1, 1959 to Robert and Barbara (Wargel) Naas. In 1978, she married Jeffrey Turpin and buil...
Sep 28, 2026
Dick Jess Feather, 86, of Fairfield
Dick Jess Feather, 86, of Fairfield, Illinois, passed away on September 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born November 18, 1939, the youngest of three children born to Burrell and Eliza (Haile) Feather. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather. As a young man, Dick proud...
Sep 26, 2026
Dennis Burrell Pindell, 71, of Norris City
Dennis Burrell Pindell, 71, of Norris City, IL, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born September 23, 1955, in Gary, IN, he was the son of Sidney and Tressie (Crider) Pindell. Dennis married Cynthia Stokes on December 18, 1981, at the First United Methodist Church in Nor...
Sep 25, 2026
Sports
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1ST
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Edwards County at the Mule Barn (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Robinson Invitational 4:30 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis at Flora 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne at Palestine-Hutsonville Way...
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SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Golf at the IHSA Class 1A Regionals at Quail Creek Country Club at Robinson 9:00 a.m. FCHS BATTLE OF THE CLASSES 6:30 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: NO OTHER AREA SPORTS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: The Fairfield Lady Mules wo...
Sep 30, 2026
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Carmi-White County at the Mule Barn (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. Lady Mules Golf at the IHSA Regional at Quail Creek Country Club at Robinson 9:00 a.m. Lady Mules Tennis at Richland County 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne vs. Webber Wa...
Sep 29, 2026
SPORTS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules JV Football at Johnston City 6:00 p.m. Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Mt. Carmel at the Mule Barn (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis vs. Herrin at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 p.m. Mules JV Golf vs. Salem, Woodlawn, and North Clay at the Fairfield Public Golf Course 4:00 p.m....
Sep 28, 2026
SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH
LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Lawrenceville Invitational 10:00 a.m. Lady Mules Tennis at the Mt. Vernon Doubles Tournament 9:00 a.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE: CZR at Red Hill FAIRFIELD...
Sep 26, 2026
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Fairfield Mules Football vs. Johnston City at the Trainyard 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 Lady Mules Golf at Hamilton County 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: BLAC...
Sep 25, 2026
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at Eldorado, 3 levels 5:00 p.m. Mules Boys Golf at the Black Diamond Conference Championship at the Franklin County Country Club 9:00 a.m. Lady Mules Tennis vs. Carbondale at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 p.m. *SENIOR RECOGNITION DAY* OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR T...
Sep 24, 2026
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Golf at the Black Diamond Conference Championship at the Franklin County Country Club 9:00 a.m. JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL REGIONAL: SIJHSAA CLASS S REGION 7 REGIONAL: Summersville vs. Bluford-Farmington Field vs. Ewing-Northern JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL REGIONALS: SIJHSAA CLASS M REGI...
Sep 23, 2026
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