Author Archives: Mark Wells

Harold Artice Ivy, 25, was found guilty of Aggravated Domestic Battery, Aggravated Battery, and Domestic Battery following a jury trial held on April 30th in Edwards County Circuit Court. At a sentenc...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is proud to announce its 75th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, June 21st and invites the community to join in honoring this significant milestone.   To commemorate...

The Fairfield Park District is offering two opportunities for families to enjoy some fun in the sun with free swims at the Fairfield Park Pool this weekend.   A rescheduled free swim will be held...

A community benefit dinner is being organized to support George Thomason with medical expenses following his recent surgeries. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 21st at the Community Building ...

Connor Gerrish of Wayne City has been honored with the prestigious Congressional Award Gold Medal, the highest recognition given by the United States Congress to young Americans. The award celebrates ...

THURSDAY'S SCOREBOARD NBA Playoffs: Indiana Pacers 108, Oklahoma City Thunder 91 (Best-of-seven NBA Finals series tied, 3-3) The Thunder will host the Pacers in a winner-take-all Game Seven on Sunday....

Eva June Lowe, age 88 of Streator, Illinois passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at her home surrounded by those that loved her most. Eva was born June 1, 1936 to Irven and Mary Hurt in Fairfield, Illin...

In Loving Memory of Hilliard "Junior" Ellis Jr. May 19, 1954 - June 18, 2025 Hilliard Ellis Jr., affectionately known as "Junior," passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital i...

The City of Fairfield invites the public to its annual Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 3rd at Southwest Park. The event runs from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with fireworks to follow at dar...

  Forecasters at the National Weather Service Office in Paducah are warning of an extended heat wave set to impact the region beginning Saturday and continuing through at least Wednesday.   ...