Author Archives: Mark Wells
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HONORS AUGUST EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Fairfield Memorial Hospital recognizes an outstanding employee each month, chosen by their peers for exceptional patient care and customer service both inside and outside the hospital. For Augu...
Aug 26, 2024
Anita R. Cushman, 90, of Fairfield
Anita R. Cushman, 90, of Fairfield, passed away at 12:10am on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Aperion Care in Fairfield. Anita was born on October 11, 1933, in White County, IL, to John and Helen (Thoma...
Aug 26, 2024
WAYNE CITY FIRE AND EMS, ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RESPOND TO CRASH SATURDAY MORNING
Illinois State Police along with Wayne City Fire and EMS personnel were called to the scene Saturday morning for a two-unit crash on IL Rt. 15 at County Road 1150E between the Boyleston Crossroads and...
Aug 26, 2024
FAIRFIELD'S GOT TALENT CONTEST LOOKING FOR ENTRIES FOR THE FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST
Entries are needed for this year's Fairfield's Got Talent contest during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. The event will be held Saturday, September 21st at 2pm on the Main Stage. To enter, a form can be ...
Aug 26, 2024
FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST PRINCE & PRINCESS CONTEST SEEKING ENTRIES
Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Prince & Princess Contest is looking for entries into this year's contest which will be held on Thursday, September 19th at 5:30pm on the Main Stage. Children must be in th...
Aug 26, 2024
GERALD J MELTON 2ND ANNUAL YOUTH FISHING EVENT SCHEDULED DURING FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST
The 2nd Annual Gerald J Melton Youth Fishing Event is set for Saturday, September 21st starting at 8am at Leo French Park. This is for ages 5 to 16. Please bring your own fishing pole, bait, bucket an...
Aug 26, 2024
Wayne County Historical Society Pumpkin Painting Event Planned For Fairfield Fall Fun Fest
A free pumpkin painting for all ages will take place at the Hanna House Museum on September 21st in conjunction with the Fall Fun Fest. The event runs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and all supplies will be prov...
Aug 26, 2024
SPORTS FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 26TH
JUNIOR HIGH SOFTBALL: Softball Futures Grade School Tournament held at Southwest Park Saturday: New Hope 5 Carmi 2 New Hope 16 Allendale 1 New Hope 13 Center St Lady Colts 4 (Championship) Center St. ...
Aug 26, 2024
Pamela Jean (Abbott) Flannigan, age 69, of McLeansboro
Pamela Jean (Abbott) Flannigan, age 69 and resident of McLeansboro, IL, passed away 8:16 p.m., Saturday, August 24, 2024 at McLeansboro Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, McLeansboro, IL. Visita...
Aug 25, 2024
John W. "Johnnie" Musgrave, 70, of Carmi
John W. "Johnnie" Musgrave, 70, of Carmi passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. He was born in Carmi on January 1, 1954 the son of Emmett Lowell and Wilma Ruth (Waln) Musgrave. Johnnie graduated in...
Aug 25, 2024