Author Archives: Mark Wells

LOCAL SPORTS SCORES FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 8TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Basketball at Robinson (VARSITY ONLY) 6pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: MIDLAND TRAIL CONFERENCE GIRLS TOURNAMENT: 3RD PLACE GAME...
Mark Wells Jan 08, 2026

Lisa Marie Shreve, 51, of Carmi
Lisa Marie Shreve, 51, of Carmi, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026. She was born on December 13, 1974, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of James Lee and Doraine Kaye (Binkley) Shreve. Lisa enjo...
Mark Wells Jan 07, 2026

Jennifer Lynn Holland, 42, of Carmi
Jennifer Lynn Holland, 42, of Carmi, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi. She was born on July 9,1983, in Carmi, the daughter of John Franklin Holland and Virgin...
Mark Wells Jan 07, 2026

ALBION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SETS ITS ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host its Annual Awards Banquet on Friday, January 23rd at the Country Financial Hall on the Edwards County Fairgrounds. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m...
Mark Wells Jan 07, 2026

VERNON GWALTNEY APPOINTED TO WAYNE-WHITE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE BOARD
Retired Wayne County farmer Vernon Gwaltney has been appointed to the Wayne-White Electric Cooperative Board, filling the seat left vacant by Dale Harris, who recently retired. Gwaltney is no stranger...
Mark Wells Jan 07, 2026

TYREL LINDER SENTENCED TO 5 YEARS IN PRISON AFTER PLEA DEAL IN WHITE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
Tyrel Linder of Grayville has been sentenced to five years in prison following a plea agreement in White County Circuit Court on Monday. Linder faced charges stemming from late 2025, including Possess...
Mark Wells Jan 07, 2026

WAYNE COUNTY REPUBLICANS ANNOUNCE LINCOLN DAY DINNER DETAILS
The Wayne County Republican Party has announced plans for its annual Lincoln Day Dinner, scheduled for Thursday, February 26th, at the Willow Creek Venue located on U.S. 45 south of Fairfield. The eve...
Mark Wells Jan 07, 2026

HOME MAINTENANCE KEY TO HEALTH, SAFETY AND SAVINGS IN THE NEW YEAR
As many people begin the new year with resolutions to improve their health, organization and finances, experts say routine home care plays a major role in achieving all three. According to housing and...
Mark Wells Jan 07, 2026

NESTLÉ ANNOUNCES GLOBAL RECALL OF SOME BABY FORMULA PRODUCTS
Nestl has issued a global recall of certain baby formula products after determining that specific batches may contain toxins that could cause food poisoning. In a statement, the company said the recal...
Mark Wells Jan 07, 2026

TYSON FOODS TO CLOSE NEBRASKA BEEF PLANT IN 2026, REDUCE OPERATIONS IN TEXAS AMID TIGHT CATTLE SUPPLY
Tyson Foods, the nation's largest meatpacker, has announced plans to close a beef processing plant in Nebraska in early 2026. The company also revealed it will reduce operations to a single shift at a...
Mark Wells Jan 07, 2026