Author Archives: Mark Wells

WAYNE CITY MATTERS TO HOST COMMUNITY BINGO NIGHT TONIGHT (FRIDAY)
Residents are invited to join in the fun and support community events at the upcoming Bingo Night, set for tonight (Friday) at the Wayne City Community Building. For a night full of fun and the chance...
Mark Wells Feb 06, 2026

LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Basketball at Eldorado - All 3 Levels 5pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Cisne vs. Woodlawn JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: SIJHSAA JR HIGH BOY...
Mark Wells Feb 06, 2026

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF ANNOUNCES MULTIPLE ARRESTS IN METHAMPHETAMINE DISTRIBUTION INVESTIGATION
Wayne County Sheriff, Chris Otey reports that the Sheriff's Department has wrapped up a months-long investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine in Wayne County. The extensive operation resu...
Mark Wells Feb 05, 2026

DRY WEATHER AND WARMING TREND IN FORECAST, SNOWMELT TO CONTINUE
The National Weather Service is forecasting dry weather across the region through the weekend, with a brief warm-up expected on Friday before colder air makes a return on Saturday. Lingering snowmelt ...
Mark Wells Feb 05, 2026

EARLY VOTING BEGINS FOR ILLINOIS GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION
Early voting for the upcoming General Primary Election in Illinois begins today (Thursday) and continues through March 16th, the day before the Primary Election on March 17th. Registered voters can ca...
Mark Wells Feb 05, 2026

CENTRALIA MAN ARRESTED ON FAILURE TO APPEAR WARRANT AND METHAMPHETAMINE CHARGE
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department reports the arrest of 37-year-old Brian Ely of Centralia on Wednesday afternoon. Ely was taken into custody on a Wayne County Failure to Appear warrant and charge...
Mark Wells Feb 05, 2026

OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING SPRING CLINIC APPOINTMENTS
Olney Central College's Massage Therapy Program is now accepting appointments for its Spring clinicals, offering the public an opportunity to experience relaxing massages while supporting student lear...
Mark Wells Feb 05, 2026

ILLINOIS LAUNCHES SUPER BOWL WEEKEND SAFETY CAMPAIGN: "DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER" AND "CLICK IT OR TICKET"
As Super Bowl weekend approaches, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP), and law enforcement agencies across the state are teaming up to promote critical safety...
Mark Wells Feb 05, 2026

USDA RELEASES JANUARY CROP REPORT: COOLER TEMPERATURES AND BELOW-AVERAGE PRECIPITATION RECORDED
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its January crop report on Tuesday, highlighting cooler-than-normal temperatures and below-average precipitation for the month. According to the repo...
Mark Wells Feb 05, 2026

BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME IN CARMI HOSTS 'MISSION THROUGH TIME' ESCAPE ROOM FUNDRAISER
The Baptist Children's Home and Family Services in Carmi is inviting the community to participate in a unique fundraising event: "Mission Through Time - A BCHFS Escape Room." This immersive adventure ...
Mark Wells Feb 05, 2026