Author Archives: Mark Wells

ROCK ICONS NIGHT RANGER TO HEADLINE DU QUOIN STATE FAIR WITH POWERHOUSE PERFORMANCE
Legendary rock band Night Ranger will electrify the Du Quoin State Fair on Friday, September 4th with a dynamic show packed with classic hits and high-octane energy, marking more than forty yea...
Mark Wells Mar 03, 2026

FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING TONIGHT TO ACT ON KEY PERSONNEL DECISIONS
The Fairfield Public School District #112 Board of Education will hold a special meeting tonight (Tuesday) at 6:00 p.m. in the Center Street School Boardroom. According to the agenda, the meeting will...
Mark Wells Mar 03, 2026

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TO OFFER SKYWARN STORM SPOTTER TRAINING IN FAIRFIELD
The National Weather Service is inviting local residents to become official storm spotters by attending a Skywarn Storm Spotter Training Basic Spotter Course in March. The class will take place...
Mark Wells Mar 03, 2026

FAIRFIELD COIN CLUB TO HOLD MEETING AND DONATION AUCTION MARCH 8TH
The Fairfield Coin Club will hold its next meeting on Sunday, March 8th at Frontier Community College. Doors will open at 9am with the official meeting and auction begin at 1:30 p.m. March is the club...
Mark Wells Mar 03, 2026

EDWARDS COUNTY FAIR FISH FRY FUNDRAISER SET FOR SATURDAY
The Edwards County Fair is inviting the community to a Fish Fry Fundraiser on Saturday, March 7th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Country Financial Hall. Guests can enjoy crispy fried fish and shrimp, ...
Mark Wells Mar 03, 2026

ALBION CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP FROM MONDAY NIGHT
Edwards County Correspondent, Mark Curtis has a recap of the Albion City Council meeting from last (Monday) night.
Mark Wells Mar 03, 2026

MT. ERIE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR MARCH 9TH
Kindergarten registration for Mt. Erie School will take place on Monday, March 9th from 3 to 5 p.m. This event is for all students who will be entering kindergarten at Mt. Erie School in the fall. Chi...
Mark Wells Mar 03, 2026

EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU YOUNG LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP TRAP SHOOT SET FOR SATURDAY
The Edwards County Farm Bureau Young Leaders will host their annual Scholarship Trap Shoot this Saturday at the Edwards County Sportsman's Club. The event begins at 9:00am and raises important funds f...
Mark Wells Mar 03, 2026

HAMILTON COUNTY MAN ARRESTED ON ACTIVE WARRANT; FACES NEW DRUG AND TRAFFIC CHARGES
McLeansboro Police, working alongside the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department, placed 70-year-old Curtis Patterson behind bars late Friday night after discovering he was wanted on an active warrant f...
Mark Wells Mar 03, 2026

WHITE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HOST "A DINNER WITH HISTORY" FEATURING JOHN CRENSHAW & THE OLD SLAVE HOUSE
The White County Historical Society is inviting the public to "A Dinner with History," an evening of delicious food and historical insight scheduled for Monday, March 9th at 6:00 p.m. The event will b...
Mark Wells Mar 03, 2026