Author Archives: Mark Wells

SKILLET FORK RURITAN CLUB TO HOST ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND TRIVIA NIGHT AT MILL SHOALS CHRISTIAN CHURCH SATURDAY
The Skillet Fork Ruritan Club invites the community to the Mill Shoals Christian Church on Saturday with two events for all ages. An Ice Cream Social will be held from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Guests can e...
Mark Wells May 25, 2026

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE LAUNCHES FREE AGRICHEMICAL CONTAINER RECYCLING PROGRAM
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is encouraging farmers and agrichemical facilities across the state to participate in a free agrichemical container recycling program, set to begin in mid...
Mark Wells May 25, 2026

FEEDING KIDS OF WAYNE COUNTY SET TO BEGIN TODAY (MONDAY)
Local organizations are coming together this summer to ensure no child goes hungry with the "Feeding Kids of Wayne County" program. Beginning today (Monday) and running through August 7th, free sack l...
Mark Wells May 25, 2026

FAIRFIELD SWIMMING POOL SET TO OPEN TODAY (MEMORIAL DAY) WITH SUMMER PROGRAMS AND LESSONS
The Fairfield Public Swimming Pool at Leo French Park, is preparing to open for the 2026 summer season today, (Monday, Memorial Day). Public swimming hours will be from 1 to 5 p.m. The pool has announ...
Mark Wells May 25, 2026

THOMASON CEMETERY IN WAYNE CITY TO HOST 51ST MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE THIS (MONDAY) AFTERNOON
The 51st annual Memorial Day Service at Thomason Cemetery in Wayne City is scheduled for this (Monday) afternoon beginning at 2:00 p.m. The program will include a welcome by Sharon White, prayer by La...
Mark Wells May 25, 2026

FCHS BOARD APPROVES SUMMER HOURS, TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT, AND STAFFING ACTIONS
The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education met Thursday, May 21st, and approved several items during its regular meeting. Board members unanimously approved the consent agenda and the boar...
Mark Wells May 25, 2026

FCHS ANNOUNCES 2026-2027 CHEERLEADER ROSTERS FOR FOOTBALL AND BASKETBALL
Fairfield Community High School has unveiled its 2026-2027 cheerleader rosters for the upcoming football and basketball seasons. The FCHS Cheerleaders will bring school spirit to home games, pep ralli...
Mark Wells May 25, 2026

FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES 2026-2027 SHOW CHOIR MEMBERS
The Fairfield Community High School Music Department has released the roster for the 2026-2027 Show Choir. Congratulations to the following students selected for next year's ensemble: 2026-2027 Show C...
Mark Wells May 25, 2026

MURDER CHARGES FILED AFTER ELDORADO TEENAGER KILLED IN SALINE COUNTY
The Illinois State Police have released additional details after a Raleigh man was charged with murder in connection to the death of an Eldorado teenager. Authorities say 41-year-old Justin D. ...
Mark Wells May 25, 2026

ONE DEAD, ONE INJURED IN DOMESTIC-RELATED SHOOTING IN RURAL ELDORADO
A domestic-related shooting in rural Eldorado left one person dead and another injured on Saturday morning, according to Saline County Sheriff Whipper Johnson. Authorities report that Saline County Ce...
Mark Wells May 25, 2026