Author Archives: Mark Wells

FALL PARENT ATHLETE MEETING AT FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
The Fall parent & athlete meeting will be held tonight (Tuesday, July 30th) on the FCHS bleachers at The Train Yard (weather permitting). The event will kick off at 7pm with general information fr...
Mark Wells Jul 30, 2024

TODAYS (TUESDAY) EVENTS AT THE EDWARDS COUNTY FAIR
The Edwards County Fair in Albion continues today (Tuesday) with the following events: Swine Show at 8am followed by Goat Show at 1PM and Donkey Polo at the Grandstand at 7pm. Wednesday, July 31st: Bu...
Mark Wells Jul 30, 2024

FMH FOUNDATION GOLF SCRAMBLE AUGUST 2nd
Fairfield Memorial Hospital Foundation is gearing up for their upcoming 19th Annual Golf Scramble to be held on Friday, August 2nd. These events help to raise funds to support services, programs, and ...
Mark Wells Jul 30, 2024

NATIONAL POLL WORKER RECRUITMENT DAY SET FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 1ST
With elections coming up, Thursday has been designated as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. Becoming an election judge is a great way to participate in the democratic process and ensure safe, secu...
Mark Wells Jul 30, 2024

Edwards County Fair 4H Sheep Show Results From Monday July 29th
The Edwards County 4-H Sheep Show was held Monday at the Edwards County Fairgrounds. In the Hampshire Division Gabe Wyatt showed the Champion Ram and Ewe, and the Reserve Champion Ewe. &...
Mark Wells Jul 30, 2024

SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, JULY 30TH
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: The St. Louis Cardinals gave up three runs in the top of the seventh during a 6-3 loss to the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals trailed by a run entering the inning ...
Mark Wells Jul 30, 2024

Jason Paul Hulfachor, 61, of Patton, IL
Jason Paul Hulfachor, 61, of Patton, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Princeton, IN. Jason was born in Mt. Carmel on Thursday, March 14, 1963, to Eugene Paul and Evalyn Naoma Meador Hulfa...
Mark Wells Jul 30, 2024

Jacqueline Lynn ( Jackie ) Casteel, age 68, of McLeansboro
Jacqueline Lynn ( Jackie ) Casteel, age 68 passed away at 3:40 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2024 at her residence in McLeansboro, IL Visitation Only is being held Friday, August 2, 2024 from 10:00 a.m...
Mark Wells Jul 29, 2024
John Wayne Newby Sr., age 71, of Flora
John Wayne Newby Sr., age 71, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 28, 2024, at his home. He was born November 10, 1952, in Flora, the son of William Halbert and Marjorie Evelyn (Win...
Mark Wells Jul 29, 2024

Jeanette Sue Lager, age 82 and resident of Muddy
Jeanette Sue Lager, age 82 and resident of Muddy, IL, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at her residence. Graveside Service is scheduled for Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Digby Cemetery, Dale, IL at 1...
Mark Wells Jul 29, 2024