Author Archives: Mark Wells

CISNE WOMAN ARRESTED ON METHAMPHETAMINE, DRUG CHARGES IN CLAY COUNTY
A Cisne woman was arrested Tuesday evening following a traffic stop conducted by the Clay County Sheriff's Office. At approximately 5 p.m., a Clay County deputy stopped a vehicle in the 200 blo...
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FORMER MT. CARMEL MAN FOUND GUILTY IN CHILD SEX ABUSE CASE
A Wabash County jury has found a former Mt. Carmel man guilty of sexually abusing a child more than two decades ago. After about 90 minutes of deliberation Wednesday evening, jurors convicted 4...
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MAD SCIENCE FIRE AND ICE SHOW TO IGNITE SUMMER READING AT GROFF LIBRARY SET FOR MONDAY
Mad Science of St. Louis prepares to bring its Fire and Ice Show to the Groff Library in Grayville on Monday, June 8th and will be presenting its "Plant the Seed of Science" program for youth a...
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BLUE POINT FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH TO HOST AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE TUESDAY
Blue Point Free Will Baptist Church will be partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m. The event will take place at The Link - Gymnasium, loc...
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FAIRFIELD WRESTLING 2-DAY CAMP TO BE HELD JUNE 25-26, HOSTED BY FAIRFIELD MULES WRESTLING
Young wrestlers from grades K-12 will have the chance to learn from top collegiate athletes at the Fairfield Wrestling 2-Day Camp, scheduled for June 25-26 at Fairfield Community High School. H...
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FRONTIER CC BOBCATS TO HOST PROSPECT CAMP FOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES ON TUESDAY
Frontier Community College Bobcats are inviting high school athletes graduating between 2027 and 2029 to showcase their skills at the upcoming Frontier Community College Prospect Camp. The even...
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HOLINESS RESCUE MISSION CHURCH TO CELEBRATE 84TH ANNIVERSARY
The Holiness Rescue Mission Church, located at 407 West College Street in Fairfield, will celebrate its 84th anniversary with a special service on Sunday, June 7, at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to atten...
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CUMBERLAND CHAPEL CHURCH TO CELEBRATE 140TH ANNIVERSARY SATURDAY
Cumberland Chapel Church will mark its 140th anniversary with a day of music, food, and fellowship on Saturday. The celebration will take place at the church, located at 2096 County Road 1320 N, in Fa...
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SIMS BAPTIST CHURCH TO HOST VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, COMMUNITY SUMMER PARTY NEXT WEEK
Sims Baptist Church is inviting children and teens to participate in a four-day Vacation Bible School event June 11-14 at the church located at 310 S. Bond Street in Sims. The VBS program will be held...
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ILLINOIS FFA STATE CONVENTION MOVING TO PEORIA FOR CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION IN 2028
The Illinois FFA State Convention will have a new home in 2028 as the organization prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Illinois FFA officials announced the annual convention will relocate fro...
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