Author Archives: Mark Wells
WARM TEMPERATURES AND RAIN EXPECTED AS WEATHER PATTERN SHIFTS THIS WEEK
The National Weather Service reports that considerable cloudiness will develop today, ushering in warmer-than-normal temperatures across the region. Highs are forecast to reach the mid 80s, approachin...
Apr 15, 2026
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL REVIEWS CHILD ADVOCACY, STREET PROJECTS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS IN BUSY MEETING TUESDAY NIGHT
The Fairfield City Council met Tuesday night at City Hall to address a range of topics, from vital child advocacy updates to key infrastructure projects and upcoming community events. Mariah Hayes, Ex...
Apr 15, 2026
ECO WASH, LLC HOSTS HIRING FAIR THURSDAY IN ALBION
Eco Wash, LLC will host a hiring fair this Thursday, offering new employment opportunities for area residents, including former Champion Labs employees. The event will take place from 10:30am to 1pm a...
Apr 15, 2026
ALBION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION FOR NATION'S 250TH BIRTHDAY
The Albion Chamber of Commerce has unveiled plans for an Independence Day celebration in honor of the nation's 250th birthday. The event will be held on Friday, July 3rd from 5 to 10 p.m., with an eve...
Apr 15, 2026
WABASH COMMUNICATIONS CO-OP ANNUAL MEETING SET FOR THURSDAY
Wabash Communications CO-OP invites all members and their families to the 2026 Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 16th at the Oil Belt Christian Service Camp in Flora. Active members who attend will re...
Apr 15, 2026
SUMMER TWILIGHT SERIES STRENGTHENS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD SYSTEMS
The Illinois Extension has announced the return of its eleventh-annual Summer Twilight Series, a celebrated southern Illinois tradition that unites farmers, educators, and community members to explore...
Apr 15, 2026
LOCAL AND AREA SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball at Salem 4:30pm Lady Mules Softball at Salem 4:30pm Mules and Lady Mules Track at the Matt Scherer Invitational at Red Hill 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR T...
Apr 15, 2026
Gary Owen Shelton, 83, of Fairfield
Gary Owen Shelton, 83, of Fairfield, IL passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL. Gary was born on December 28, 1942 in St. Louis, MO. He worked as a Tool ...
Apr 15, 2026
Anthony J. "Tony" Sullivan, 64, of Fairfield
Anthony J. "Tony" Sullivan, 64, of Fairfield, passed away at 8:04pm on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Tony was born on September 15, 1961, in Fairfield, IL, to Michael and Donna (Gray) Sullivan. He was a g...
Apr 14, 2026
FAIRFIELD TO HOST CITY WIDE YARD SALES ON APRIL 25TH
The City of Fairfield prepares to host its annual City Wide Yard Sales on Saturday, April 25th. Organized by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, this event is expected to draw residents and visitors fr...
Apr 14, 2026