Author Archives: Mark Wells

Reba S. Rodgers, 85, of Fairfield, IL formerly of Cisne, IL passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at Oak View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Carmel, IL. She was born on February 25, 1941, at Cis...

Velma J. Webb, 88, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026 in Eldorado Rehab and Healthcare, Eldorado, IL. Velma was born September 27, 1937 in Bartelso, IL. Velma was a daughter of William "Bub" and B...

Lowell Gene McArthy, age 88, of Norris City, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026 at Wabash Senior Living after a brief illness. He was born January 29, 1938 to Arnot and Pearl McArthy. He married Anna...

  A 21-year-old Mt. Carmel man died Monday after becoming trapped in a grain bin in rural Wabash County. According to the Wabash County Sheriff's Office, Wabash County 911 received a call at appr...

Edwards County 4-H is inviting area youth to participate in two upcoming photography workshops designed to help members improve their photography skills and prepare for upcoming competitions. Particip...

FNB Community Bank in Fairfield will host a community Shred Day event to help residents safely dispose of sensitive documents and protect against identity theft. The event will be held on Saturday fro...

The Fairfield Farmers Market is set to launch its Summer Vibes season at Leo French Park, beginning Thursday. The market will be open every Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. through August at 416 E. Johnson S...

  Wabash General Hospital is marking a major milestone and everyone is invited to join the celebration. The hospital will host its 75th Anniversary and Patient Appreciation Day tomorrow (Wednesda...

North American Lighting, Inc. (NAL) is inviting current employees and retirees to attend an upcoming employee cookout in Flora. The event is scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. a...

The Edwards County High School Volleyball team will be firing up the grill for a community fundraiser tomorrow (Wednesday). The event, billed as the "Porkchop & Porkburger Fundraiser," will run fr...