Author Archives: Mark Wells
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23RD
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL FROM MONDAY: Altamont 68, Cisne 34 Edwards Co 79, Sandoval 41 Althoff 57, Christ Our Rock Lutheran 37 Breese Mater Dei 69...
Dec 23, 2025
Elsie Jane (Kirsch) Martin, 79 of Murphysboro (formerly of Piopolis)
Elsie Jane (Kirsch) Martin passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at her home. Elsie Jane was born in McLeansboro December 30, 1945, to Matt and Clara (Rubenacker) Kirsch. In 1966 she met her futur...
Dec 23, 2025
Rickey R. Gunther, 67, of Norris City
Rickey R. Gunther, 67, of Norris City passed away on December 20, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on May 10, 1958 in Princeton, Ky the son of William Price Gunther and Myrtle Cooper. He was a me...
Dec 22, 2025
Elizabeth Robinson, 90 of Fairfield
Elizabeth Robinson of Fairfield, died on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in OIney, Illinois. Elizabeth (Liz) was born in Caddo Parish Louisiana on August 8.1935, to Robert Bernard and Vera Elizabeth (Carte...
Dec 22, 2025
LIONS TO COLLECT NON-WORKING CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
The Fairfield Lions Club needs your help after Christmas. Saturday, January 3rd, the Fairfield Lions Club will be collecting Christmas lights that no longer work. The collection site will be at the we...
Dec 22, 2025
BEYOND THE BADGE FOP LODGE 303 HOSTS ANNUAL SHOP WITH A COP EVENT, THANKS COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Beyond the Badge FOP Lodge 303 was honored to host its annual Shop with a Cop event Friday evening, bringing holiday cheer to local children and families. Officers joined children for a special shoppi...
Dec 22, 2025
CAVE-IN-ROCK FERRY REOPENS AFTER TEMPORARY CLOSURE DUE TO HIGH WINDS
The Cave-In-Rock Ferry resumed operations at 3 p.m. on Friday, December 19, after a temporary closure caused by high winds. The ferry provides a vital connection between KY 91 and IL Route 1, crossing...
Dec 22, 2025
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE WELCOMES 21 NEW TROOPERS FROM CADET CLASS 151
The Illinois State Police (ISP) welcomed 21 new Troopers Friday during a graduation ceremony for Cadet Class 151 at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. The new Troopers reported to seven...
Dec 22, 2025
GATEWAY REGIONAL WATER COMPANY TO SWITCH BACK TO CHLORAMINES IN WATER DISINFECTION STARTING TODAY
Beginning today (Monday), Gateway Regional Water Company will switch back from a free chlorine residual to its normal chloramines residual as the primary water disinfectant. Customers with health conc...
Dec 22, 2025
WINTER DONORAMA BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR JANUARY 7TH IN FAIRFIELD
The upcoming Winter Donorama Blood Drive will take place on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026, at the Community of Christ Church on Windsor Lane in Fairfield. Sponsored by VFW Post 4535, the event welcomes...
Dec 22, 2025