Author Archives: Mark Wells

Linda Kuykendall, 77, of Crossville
Linda Kuykendall, 77, of Crossville, Illinois passed from this life at 10:25 AM Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Pana Health and Rehab Center, Pana, Illinois. She was born Saturday, September 18, 1948, in ...
Mark Wells May 26, 2026

Karen Sue Bare, 52, of Albion
Karen Sue Bare, 52, of Albion, Illinois passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at her home in Albion, Illinois. Karen was born on March 10, 1974 in Olney, Illinois to Roy and Sue (Gumbrell) Carter. Kar...
Mark Wells May 26, 2026

TUCKER SEEKING TO WITHDRAW GUILTY PLEA IN FATAL DUI CASE
A Fairfield man currently serving a prison sentence for a fatal Wayne County crash is attempting to withdraw his guilty plea. Jeremy L. Tucker, an inmate at Centralia Correctional Center, appeared in ...
Mark Wells May 26, 2026

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT REPORTS THREE ARRESTS
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department reported three recent arrests. 48-year-old Michael Trent Thomason of Cisne was arrested Friday afternoon on charges of public indecency and disorderly conduct. Th...
Mark Wells May 26, 2026

VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF WEST SALEM INC. TO HOST FREEDOM CELEBRATION AMERICA 250 JUNE 27TH-28TH
The Volunteer Firemen's Association of West Salem, Inc. will host its annual Freedom Celebration, "America 250," on June 27th and 28th. The festivities promise a weekend full of family f...
Mark Wells May 26, 2026

CAR, TRUCK, & TRACTOR SHOW SET FOR JUNE 28TH IN WEST SALEM
The Volunteer Firemen's Association of West Salem, Inc. is excited to announce the annual Car, Truck, & Tractor Show on Sunday, June 28th in downtown West Salem. The event will showcase the top 50...
Mark Wells May 26, 2026

FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES SUMMER ACTIVITY MORNING SERIES
The Fairfield Public Library is inviting children and families to kick off the summer with a series of fun and educational activity mornings throughout June and early July. The events, which will feat...
Mark Wells May 26, 2026

FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE HOSTING COOKING CLASS AND FOOD CHALLENGE FOR YOUTH
Frontier Community College is inviting students in grades 6-8 to take part in a hands-on cooking class and team food challenge designed to teach basic culinary and nutrition skills. The class will be ...
Mark Wells May 26, 2026

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...
Mark Wells May 26, 2026

IECC YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS OFFER HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) invites students in grades 1-12 to ignite their curiosity this summer with a variety of engaging and educational youth summer camps. The camps, designed to s...
Mark Wells May 26, 2026