Author Archives: Mark Wells

ILLINOIS RETAIL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES COURT RULING UPHOLDING INTERCHANGE FEE PROHIBITION ACT
The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) is celebrating a major legal victory after a judge upheld the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. The law, which is the first of its kind in the nation, p...
Mark Wells Feb 13, 2026

LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Basketball vs. Edwards County at the Mule Barn (All 3 Levels) 5pm Lady Mules Wrestling at the IHSA Sectional at North Mac and Boys Wrestling Sectional at Vandalia ...
Mark Wells Feb 13, 2026

Charles E. Steury, 87, of Fairfield
Charles E. Steury, 87, of Fairfield, passed away at 1:41pm on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion, IL. Charles was born on May 9, 1938, in Olney, IL, to Willia...
Mark Wells Feb 12, 2026

FAIRFIELD HOSTS PUBLIC MEETING ON POND CREEK-LITTLE WABASH FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT
The City of Fairfield and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will hold a public informational meeting on Monday, February 23rd at 6:30 p.m. at Fairfield City Hall, 109 NE Second St...
Mark Wells Feb 12, 2026

CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERS REWARD FOR INFORMATION ON STOLEN VEHICLE
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the person or persons responsible for stealing a vehicle belonging to a relative of Leslie Simpson. The stolen vehicle is a b...
Mark Wells Feb 12, 2026

WAYNE COUNTY 4-H HOSTS ZENTANGLE ART WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH
Wayne County 4-H is offering a creative opportunity for local youth with a hands-on art workshop set for Monday, February 16th at the Wayne County Extension Office. The workshop will introduce partici...
Mark Wells Feb 12, 2026

WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNOUNCES 104TH ANNUAL MEETING
Wayne County Farm Bureau members are invited to attend the 104th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 10th at the First Christian Church, 100 W Center St., Fairfield. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. RSV...
Mark Wells Feb 12, 2026

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE AT COMMUNITY OF CHRIST CHURCH SET FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11TH
Wednesday, March 11th is the next Blood Drive sponsored by the American Red Cross and it will be held in the Family Life Center at the Community of Christ Church at the corner of Windsor Lane and Lein...
Mark Wells Feb 12, 2026

EDWARDS COUNTY 4-H OFFERS WINTER GARDENING WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH
Youth ages 8-18 are invited to grow their gardening skills this winter at the upcoming Edwards County 4-H Gardening Workshop to be held Monday, February 23rd from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. The session will te...
Mark Wells Feb 12, 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 Feb 12, 2026