Author Archives: Mark Wells

EDWARDS COUNTY FBLA MEMBERS EARN HONORS AT EASTERN AREA CONFERENCE
Front Row - Jackson Hensley, Jax Duncan, Aiden McDowell, Caden Hart, Brayden Sanford, and Bethany Moore, Adviser. Back Row - Alice Robb, Katie Robb, Heaven Schilt, Carlin St.Ledger, Kayci Thompson, Jo...
Mark Wells Dec 11, 2025

SANTA CLAUS TO VISIT GEFF RURITAN CLUB BUILDING DECEMBER 13TH
Santa Claus is coming to the Geff Ruritan Club Building on Saturday, December 13th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to visit with Santa and share their Christmas g...
Mark Wells Dec 11, 2025

BRIGHTEN THE NIGHT FOR HOMETOWN HEROES LAUNCHES IN GRAYVILLE
Grayville's annual "Brighten the Night for Hometown Heroes" event is underway, giving families, businesses, and organizations a chance to support local children while spreading holiday cheer. For a $5...
Mark Wells Dec 11, 2025

SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Basketball vs. Wayne City at the Mule Barn VARSITY ONLY Tip-off at 6pm Mules Wrestling at Carmi-White County 6pm Scholastic Bowl - SIAC Varsity Match at Mt. V...
Mark Wells Dec 11, 2025
Billie K. "Bill" Duncan, 77, of Newbern, TN (formerly of Carmi)
Billie K. "Bill" Duncan, 77, of Newbern, TN passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, TN. He was born in McLeansboro, IL on August 21, 1948 ...
Mark Wells Dec 11, 2025

Richard P. Frost, 59, of Omaha
Richard P. Frost, 59, of Omaha passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born in Joliet, IL on October 28, 1966 the son of Virgil Lynn and Janet Ruth (Clark) Frost. Rich...
Mark Wells Dec 11, 2025

Willard "Bill" Gainer, 73, of Bone Gap, IL
Willard "Bill" Gainer, 73, of Bone Gap, IL passed away peacefully in his home on December 4, 2025. Bill proudly served in the Army National Guard from 1972 to 1978. He was a kind-hearted man who value...
Mark Wells Dec 11, 2025

Eddie D. Allen,75, of Grayville
Eddie D. Allen,75, of Grayville passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at his residence in Grayville. He was born on January 28, 1950 in Cypress, IL the son of Warren D. and Jean (Deadmen) Allen. Ed...
Mark Wells Dec 11, 2025

VEHICLE ACCIDENT TUESDAY EVENING SENDS TWO TO HOSPITAL
Fairfield Police, Fairfield City Fire Department, and Wayne County Ambulance responded to a two-vehicle accident Tuesday evening around 5:40 PM on West Main Street near Frontier Community College. The...
Mark Wells Dec 10, 2025

ELDORADO MAN CONVICTED OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER IN DEADLY SEPTEMBER SHOOTING
25-year-old Jesse W. Trout of Eldorado has been found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the September 7th shooting death of 44-year-old Michael J. Wiseman. Following a multi-day jury tr...
Mark Wells Dec 10, 2025