Author Archives: Mark Wells
ELDORADO'S HISTORIC DUFF-KINGSTON GYM TO RECEIVE NEW FLOOR
(Photo credit: Randy Olson, AreaSports.net) The historic Duff-Kingston Gymnasium at Eldorado High School is set to receive a brand-new gym floor, marking the end of an era for a court that has ...
Jun 16, 2025
SPORTS FOR MONDAY, JUNE 16TH
LOCAL BASEBALL PLAYERS SELECTED TO THE S.I.C.A. ALL-SOUTH BASEBALL TEAM: Local area baseball players were recently selected to the Southern Illinois Coaches Association All-South Baseball Team. Player...
Jun 16, 2025
Robert "Bob" Leslie Wilson, 77, of Carmi
Robert "Bob" Leslie Wilson, 77, of Carmi, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Villas of Hollybrook Reflections Memory Care in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. He was born o...
Jun 15, 2025
Jaclyn Hoscheid, 42 of Carmi
With hearts full of sorrow and pride, we remember and honor the life of Jaclyn Hoscheid who passed away peacefully at the age of 42, surrounded by the love of her family. A devoted wife, loving mother...
Jun 15, 2025
LaDonna Stallings, 91, of Fairfield
LaDonna Stallings, 91, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13 at Wabash Senior Living & Rehabilitation in Carmi, Illinois. LaDonna was born on July 9, 1933, in Fairfield, Illinois...
Jun 15, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO MEET JUNE 16TH TO DISCUSS BUILDING PROJECTS, HANDBOOKS, AND INSURANCE
The Edwards County Community Unit School District #1 Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 16th in the K-12 Band Room. The meeting, called by Board President Dale Wo...
Jun 14, 2025
BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR JUNE 18TH AT FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
A blood donation drive is happening on Wednesday, June 18th at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. The event will take place in the Educational Annex Building located at 203 NW 10th Street in Fairfield from ...
Jun 14, 2025
REMAINS OF TWO INDIVIDUALS DISCOVERED IN BODY BAG OF UNKNOWN TONTI TRAIN CRASH VICTIM
The 1971 Tonti Train Wreck, one of Illinois' most tragic transportation disasters, took an unexpected turn Thursday morning as remains believed to belong to two individuals were recovered from a body ...
Jun 14, 2025
GRAYVILLE MAN FACES FOURTEEN CHARGES AFTER TRAFFIC STOP IN CARMI
A 29-year-old Grayville man, James McFarland, was taken into custody Thursday after Carmi Police conducted a traffic stop that resulted in multiple charges. McFarland was transported to the Whi...
Jun 14, 2025
FRIENDS OF GRAYVILLE HOG ROAST SET FOR JUNE 14TH
Friends of Grayville has scheduled their annual Hog Roast for Saturday, June 14th in downtown Grayville. Serving of pork chop meals begins at 5pm by donation and all proceeds will be donated back to t...
Jun 14, 2025