A southern Illinois soldier serving in the United States Army was killed in a suicide bombing Saturday morning at Bagram Airfield in the northern part of Afghanistan. Perry County authorities confirmed Tyler Iubelt of Tamaroa was one of four killed in the attack. Iubelt was a graduate of Pinckneyville High School, and joined the army right after graduating. According to U.S. Military officials, the bombing at Bagram Airfield killed two U.S. service members and two contractors. The Taliban released a tweet, claiming responsibility for the attack. The investigation continues.
The Fairfield Mulebackers-sponsored bingo event Friday night was a success, as the event netted $3,711 for the evening. Several rounds of bingo was played, and a silent auction was held. A portion of the money raised will be donated to the “This Able Veterans” program – an agency that provides service dogs to veterans suffering from PTSD. The Mulebackers also received $720 from Fairfield National Bank. The money represents a cash donation for every Fairfield Mules touchdown made during this year’s football season.
The Fairfield Community High School varsity scholastic team competed Saturday in the Washington University Fall Academic Tournament. FCHS went 6-4 of the day, placing 13th out of 32 teams in the tournament featuring teams from Missouri, Ohio, and Illinois. Answering tossups for FCHS were Sam Beach with 33, Brice Todd with 23, Amy Chen with 6, Ethan Kakac with 3, and Leia Nobles with 1. Chloe Hodges also participated for FCHS.
Today through Saturday, November 19 is Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois. The week is to encourage Illinois residents to prepare for winter’s snow, cold, and ice. Tips to help prepare for the harshness of winter include creating a family emergency kit for home and travel, winterizing your home, preventing frozen pipes, preparing for possible isolation in your home for several days, and preparing your vehicle. More information can be found at weather.gov/Paducah.
Schnuck’s supermarket chain is recalling certain grilled, marinated chicken breasts in Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana. The recall pertains to their “72 Butter Garlic Grilled Marinated Chicken Breasts”. Customers who bought the affected product from the Deli/Chef’s Express department at one of the stores Wednesday or Thursday are encouraged to return it for a full refund. Locations in our area include Centralia and Evansville.