Author Archives: Mark Wells

FAIRFIELD CITY BAND TO OPEN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES THURSDAY
The Fairfield City Band will kick off its annual Summer Concert Series Thursday evening in Fairfield. Concerts will be held each Thursday at 7 p.m. on the south side of the Wayne County Courthouse law...
Mark Wells Jun 01, 2026

CHICAGO MAN SENTENCED IN WAYNE COUNTY DOMESTIC BATTERY CASE
A Chicago man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to a domestic battery charge in Wayne County Circuit Court. Xavier Miller, 40, entered a guilty plea via Zoom before Judge, Evan Owens fro...
Mark Wells Jun 01, 2026

WOODLAWN WOMAN ARRESTED ON WAYNE COUNTY WARRANT
A Woodlawn woman was arrested late Thursday morning by the Wayne County Sheriff's Department. According to authorities, 25-year-old Taylor Gutzler was taken into custody on a Wayne County warrant for ...
Mark Wells Jun 01, 2026

FMH WELCOMES RANDY RUSSELL AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Fairfield Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Randy Russell as the organization's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective June 1st. Randy Russell earned his Master of Busi...
Mark Wells Jun 01, 2026

ALBION AREA CHURCHES OFFER FREE SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM FOR KIDS BEGINNING TODAY (MONDAY)
Several Albion area churches are teaming up to provide free sack lunches for children as part of the Albion Summer Lunch Program. The initiative begins today (Monday) and continues through July 24th, ...
Mark Wells Jun 01, 2026

FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL RELEASES SPRING 2026 HONOR ROLL
Fairfield Community High School (FCHS) has announced its Honor Roll for the spring 2026 semester, recognizing students for their academic achievements. To qualify for the Honor Roll, students must ear...
Mark Wells Jun 01, 2026

GRAYVILLE LAUNCHES FREE SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS TODAY (MONDAY)
A free summer food program will once again provide meals to students in Grayville, ensuring children have access to nutritious food while school is out of session. The "Feed the Kids: Summer Food Prog...
Mark Wells Jun 01, 2026

FCC FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR JUNE 26TH
Frontier Community College will host a charity golf tournament on Friday, June 26th at the Fairfield Public Golf Course. The tournament will feature tee times at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., with proceeds benef...
Mark Wells Jun 01, 2026

GRAYVILLE COMMUNITY TO HOLD FUNDRAISER FOR MAN WHO LOST HOME IN FIRE TODAY (MONDAY)
The Grayville community is coming together to support Seth Schonaman after he lost his home and all of his belongings in a recent house fire. A special tip fundraiser will be held today (Monday) at Th...
Mark Wells Jun 01, 2026

STREET MACHINE NATIONALS TO MAKE FINAL RUN IN DU QUOIN AFTER 40 YEARS THIS WEEKEND
After four decades at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, the Street Machine Nationals announced Friday that the 2026 event will be the final scheduled show held in Du Quoin. Organizers described t...
Mark Wells Jun 01, 2026