Show results from the Beef, Poultry, and Showmanship Events at the Edwards County Fair have been released. In the The Bucket Calf and Beef, the Champion Beef
Fairfield Veterans Day Parade The Fairfield Veterans Day Parade will be held November 5th at 2:00. The day will begin with a breakfast at St. Edwards Catholic Church from 7-9 AM. The breakfast will be for all veterans and their spouses. Please call Dian Zurliene at 516-1808 to RSVP. Festivities will begin at 1:00 PM with a flag raising at Freedom Park. Elizabeth Gonzalez will sing the National Anthem, followed by a concert by the Roasted Chestnuts. Parade line up will start at 1:00 PM on North First Street and will line up as entries arrive from Court Street north toward North Side School on a first come, first served basis. 2 Semi trailers will be provided for the veterans to ride on. We would like to encourage everyone to come out to see the parade and honor our veterans. Following the parade there will be a meal for parade participants at the Fairfield Elks Club, sponsored by FNB. Please call Cliff Reever at 516-3111 if you have questions of need any further information ### FCHS Vet
Illinois State Police released details on a two-vehicle crash in northern Wayne County Friday afternoon that resulted in two fatalities and injured three others. A van driven by 22 year old Olivia Flexter of Clay City was southbound on Route 45 near Wayne County Road 2200 North and, according to police, attempted to turn east onto 2200 North in front of a semi, driven by 29 year old Patrick Gaboury of Clinton, IA. The semi hit the rear of the van, causing the van to leave the roadway to the east and hit a tree. A passenger in Flexter's vehicle, 61 year old Evelyn Flexter of Clay City was pronounced dead at the scene. A second passenger, an eight-year-old girl was flown to a regional hospital and later pronounced dead. Two other passengers, a three year old male and a four year old female were flown to a regional hospital with life-threatening injuries. Olivia Flexter was cited for failure to yield the right of way. As of this morning the Illinois Department of Public Health is rep