Author Archives: Mark Wells
FEED MY SHEEP MINISTRIES TO SERVE CHRISTMAS MEAL IN FAIRFIELD
Feed My Sheep Ministries, located at 200 W. Main Street in Fairfield, will host a special Christmas meal on Tuesday, December 23rd, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The menu will feature ham and dressing,...
Dec 19, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY FFA HOSTS SECTION 23 PUBLIC SPEAKING AND QUIZ BOWL; VARSITY QUIZ BOWL TEAM TAKES FIRST PLACE
(Pictured L to R: Kayden Alexander, Quentin Pike, Cody Greathouse, Cheyenne Duncan, Emily Spray, Parker Biggs) On Monday, the Edwards County FFA hosted the Section 23 Public Speaking Leadership...
Dec 19, 2025
MCLEANSBORO CITY COUNCIL APPROVES GAS RATE INCREASE AND CONSIDERS NEW ORDINANCES
The McLeansboro City Council met this week, with the primary focus on natural gas rates for city residents. The board approved a proposal from USDI to set natural gas rates at $3.25 per 1,000 cubic fe...
Dec 19, 2025
FIFTH DISTRICT COURT DENIES PRETRIAL RELEASE FOR MT. VERNON MURDER SUSPECT
The Fifth District Court of Appeals has denied a request for pretrial release from a Mt. Vernon man accused of murdering his wife, ruling that he will remain in custody as he awaits trial. John W. Fin...
Dec 19, 2025
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Basketball at Casey-Westfield (JV & Varsity Only) 6:30pm & 7:45pm Lady Mules Basketball at Casey-Westfield (Varsity Only) 5pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR FRIDAY:...
Dec 19, 2025
Barbara E. Baker, 91, of Carmi
Barbara E. Baker, 91, of Carmi passed away on December 17, 2025 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 28, 1934 in White County, IL the daughter of Henry Arthur and Cumae Dorothy (Tate) B...
Dec 19, 2025
Jo Ann Gray, 89, of McLeansboro,
Jo Ann Gray, 89, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. She was born on January 31, 1936 in Peoria, IL to Henry & Lorine Moore...
Dec 18, 2025
Paul Eugene Roberts Jr., 67 of Johnston City, Illinois
Paul Eugene Roberts Jr., 67 of Johnston City, Illinois passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at home with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born on Monday, December 1, 1958, in Herrin, Ill...
Dec 18, 2025
TWO-VEHICLE CRASH SENDS ONE TO FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
A two-vehicle accident Wednesday evening sent one person to the hospital. The crash occurred around 5:10 p.m. at the intersection of South First Street and Center Street. Fairfield City Fire Departmen...
Dec 18, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE WAYNE COUNTY BOARD SET FOR DECEMBER 23RD
The Wayne County Board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, December 23rd, at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs courtroom. The agenda includes a presentation by the Wayne County Republicans of a candidate ...
Dec 18, 2025