Author Archives: Mark Wells
Judy Delores Hood 78, of McLeansboro, IL
Judy Delores Hood 78, of McLeansboro, IL. passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at her residence in McLeansboro. Judy was born August 1, 1947 in Poseyville, Indiana, a daughter of Harley E. Hanes and ...
Dec 15, 2025
Donald Eugene "Gene" McKinney, 91, of Albion, Illinois
Donald Eugene "Gene" McKinney, 91, of Albion, Illinois, passed away on December 12, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. Gene was born in Dongola, Illinois, on August 5, 1934. Gen...
Dec 15, 2025
Halle Lorraine Troyer of West Salem
Halle Lorraine Troyer was born peacefully sleeping Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at The Women's Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Halle Lorraine was deeply loved before she ever arrived, and her life w...
Dec 15, 2025
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL EVENT NIGHT WITH SANTA, LIVE NATIVITY, HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT SATURDAY NIGHT
The Festival of Lights will have a special holiday event night on Saturday, December 20, from 4:30 to 7:30p.m. at Leo French Park, offering families and community members a festive evening filled with...
Dec 15, 2025
FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REVIEW TAX LEVY, POLICY UPDATES, AND SCHOOL REPORTS AT TONIGHT'S (MONDAY) DECEMBER MEETING
The Fairfield Grade School Board of Education will hold its regular meeting tonight (Monday) in the Center Street School Boardroom. The session will begin with the call to order and roll call, followe...
Dec 15, 2025
ALBION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES ESSAY CONTEST WINNER
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to serving the Edwards County community by promoting and supporting both new and existing business developments. Congratulations to Chase Shelton, who ...
Dec 15, 2025
NORTH WAYNE SCHOOL BOARD SET TO DISCUSS TAX LEVY, RESIGNATIONS, AND DISTRICT FEASIBILITY STUDY AT DECEMBER MEETING
The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 17th at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at Cisne Middle School...
Dec 15, 2025
CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERS REWARD FOR INFORMATION ON WAYNE CITY STORAGE BUILDING BREAK-IN
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the person or persons responsible for breaking into a storage building rented by Gina Garrison, located south of Wayne City. ...
Dec 15, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING TONIGHT
Edwards County Community Unit School District No. 1 Board of Education has scheduled a public hearing tonight (Monday) at 7:00 p.m. in the K-12 Band Room. The hearing will address a proposal to sell b...
Dec 15, 2025
SPORTS FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 15TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Basketball vs. Eldorado at the Mule Barn 6pm Mules Wrestling Tri-Match vs. Oblong and Paris at Oblong 6pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKE...
Dec 15, 2025