Author Archives: Mark Wells
James R. Easton, 43, of Carmi (formerly of Fairfield)
James R. Easton, 43, of Carmi, formerly of Fairfield, passed away at 5:43am on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN, as a result of a traffic accident. James was born on ...
Feb 20, 2026
Wayne Christopher Schell, 64, of Fairfield
Wayne Christopher Schell, 64, of Fairfield passed away at 1:45PM on Thursday February 19, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. He was employed at Champion Laboratories for thirty-five plus years. Way...
Feb 20, 2026
GUILTY PLEAS HANDED DOWN IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT THURSDAY
Three individuals entered guilty pleas in separate cases in Wayne County Circuit Court on Thursday. Nicole Parker, 38, of Fairfield pled guilty to Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and was senten...
Feb 20, 2026
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION HOLDS MONTHLY MEETING
The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting Thursday night. Board action included: Approval of the consent agenda Acceptance of the flex fuel bid from Meyer...
Feb 20, 2026
PURSUIT IN WHITE COUNTY LEADS TO TWO ARRESTS, METHAMPHETAMINE SEIZURE
Thursday, a White County Sheriff's Deputy attempted to stop a vehicle leaving Huck's with a suspended registration. The driver fled at speeds reaching 90 mph, prompting Sheriff Jordan Weiss to have th...
Feb 20, 2026
EMERY AND CRANK SEEK REPUBLICAN NOMINATION FOR DISTRICT 20 REGIONAL SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
Two candidates are in the running for the Republican nomination for District 20 Regional School Superintendent, with no Democratic contenders on the ballot. Sarah Emery of Carmi and Shain Crank of Gal...
Feb 20, 2026
MT. VERNON MAN KILLED IN ACCIDENTAL CHAINSAW INCIDENT
A 42-year-old man from rural Mt. Vernon, identified as Christopher Ellis, died Tuesday night in a chainsaw accident while cutting down a tree at his residence on Forest Road. According to Jefferson Co...
Feb 20, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU AND FFA TO HOST 15TH ANNUAL "16ยข BREAKFAST" ON MARCH 14TH
The popular "16 Breakfast" is back for its 15th year, giving the community a delicious-and affordable-start to their day while highlighting the reality of farm income. Sponsored by the Edwards County ...
Feb 20, 2026
WINNING FASTPLAY TICKET SOLD AT MT. VERNON HUCKS
A $1,498,172 winning ticket for the FastPlay Cash Castle game was sold at the Hucks Store located at 540 Fairfield Road in Mt. Vernon, according to State Lottery officials. The winner has one year fro...
Feb 20, 2026
TWO ALBION MEN CHARGED WITH FELONIES IN EDWARDS COUNTY
Two Albion men are facing felony charges in Edwards County Circuit Court. 35-year-old Dakota Parker of Albion has been charged with criminal damage to property valued at more than $500 but less than $...
Feb 20, 2026