Author Archives: Mark Wells

IECC BOARD APPROVES GRANTS, PERSONNEL CHANGES, PROGRAM INITIATIVES
The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees met Tuesday evening at Lincoln Trail College and approved several agreements, personnel actions, and program-related initiatives across the di...
Mark Wells May 21, 2026

FLY-IN BREAKFAST PLANNED AT OLNEY-NOBLE AIRPORT
A Fly-In Breakfast event will be held at the Olney-Noble Airport on Sunday, June 7th from 8am to 11am. The event will feature a variety of breakfast items, including freshly made pancakes, biscuits an...
Mark Wells May 21, 2026

IDNR AND CONSERVATION POLICE URGE BOATING SAFETY, SOBRIETY, AND LIFE JACKET USE AHEAD OF MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
As Memorial Day weekend approaches and boating activity increases across Illinois, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and Illinois Conservation Police are urging all boaters to wear l...
Mark Wells May 21, 2026

VOLUNTEERS TO PLACE FLAGS ON VETERANS' GRAVES AT MAPLE HILL CEMETERY THIS (THURSDAY) AFTERNOON
Volunteers will gather this (Thursday) afternoon at 4 p.m. to place American flags on the graves of veterans at Maple Hill Cemetery in Fairfield in preparation for Memorial Day observances. Participan...
Mark Wells May 21, 2026

FMH PRESENTS MAY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
(Pictured is Joel Koker, FMH's May Employee of the Month) Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient car...
Mark Wells May 21, 2026

BLESSED BLOOMS FLOWER FARM & MARKET WEST OF FAIRFIELD HOSTS MOONLIGHT GARDEN NIGHT
Blessed Blooms Flower Farm & Market, located just west of Fairfield, is kicking off a festive season with a Moonlight Garden Night on Friday, May 29th. The event runs from 6:00 PM to 8:00 P...
Mark Wells May 21, 2026

FAIRFIELD FARMERS MARKET KICKS OFF SUMMER VIBES SEASON AT LEO FRENCH PARK
The Fairfield Farmers Market is set to launch its Summer Vibes season at Leo French Park, beginning Thursday, June 4th. The market will be open every Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. through August. Promisin...
Mark Wells May 21, 2026

LADY MULES BASKETBALL CAMP SET FOR MAY 27TH & 28TH
The 2026 Fairfield Lady Mules Basketball Camp is scheduled for May 27th and May 28th. The camp is open to students entering 1st through 8th grades, with sessions divided by grade level. Campers going ...
Mark Wells May 21, 2026

WEST SALEM HOSTS FREEDOM CELEBRATION WIFFLE BALL TOURNAMENT WITH CASH PRIZES
West Salem is set to celebrate freedom in style with an exciting Wiffle Ball Tournament on Saturday, June 27th, at 10:00 A.M. The event will take place at the West Salem Centennial Park. Teams of up t...
Mark Wells May 21, 2026

FAIRFIELD MULES BOYS BASKETBALL CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Fairfield Community High School will host the 2026 Fairfield Mules Boys Basketball Camp at the FCHS gym, offering three sessions grouped by grade level and focused on fundamentals. The camp will be he...
Mark Wells May 21, 2026