Author Archives: Mark Wells
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
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL EVENT NIGHT WITH SANTA, LIVE NATIVITY, HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT
The Festival of Lights will have a special holiday event night on Saturday, December 20, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Leo French Park, offering families and community members a festive evening filled...
Dec 18, 2025
NORTH WAYNE CUSD #200 BOARD APPROVES TAX LEVY, PERSONNEL CHANGES AT DECEMBER MEETING
The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 Board met Wednesday night at Cisne Middle School. Board members approved several items on the consent agenda, including: Minutes from the November 1...
Dec 18, 2025
IECC TO HOST REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP IN NOBLE
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) Business & Industry, in partnership with the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at IECC, will host a regional workshop titled Blueprints f...
Dec 18, 2025