Author Archives: Mark Wells
Nola Jane (Henson) Loker, 90, of Wayne City
Nola Jane (Henson) Loker, 90, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026 in LaBelle, FL. Nola was born on March 6, 1936 in Sims, IL to Lieuna & Clara (Barnard) Henson. On August 16, 1...
Apr 06, 2026
MUSIC TRIVIA NIGHT TO ROCK WAYNE CITY WITH FUN, FOOD, AND PRIZES FRIDAY NIGHT
Music lovers and trivia enthusiasts are invited to test their knowledge at the highly anticipated Music Trivia Night sponsored by Wayne City Matters and hosted by Tony Waters. The event, covering all ...
Apr 06, 2026
HALF POT BINGA EVENT TO SUPPORT GRAYVILLE DAYS SET FOR SUNDAY
The public is invited to join in the fun and support Grayville Days 2026 at the upcoming Half Pot Binga event on Sunday, April 12th. The event will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Citizens E...
Apr 06, 2026
VOLUNTEER FIREMANS ASSOCIATION OF WEST SALEM TO HOST ANNUAL PORK CHOP SUPPER SATURDAY
The Volunteer Fireman's Association of West Salem is inviting the community to its Annual Pork Chop Supper, set for Saturday at the West Salem Fire House. Serving begins at 4:00 p.m., with guests welc...
Apr 06, 2026
CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES PARENTING EVENT SET FOR TOMORROW, 4TH ANNUAL RESOURCE ROUNDUP ON MAY 7TH
The Clay County Health Department will present "Big Feelings Little Kids" on Tuesday, April 7th, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Parenting expert Leanne Goodwin will offer everyday tools to help paren...
Apr 06, 2026
SEMINARS TO HELP RESIDENTS DECLUTTER AND REDUCE STRESS COMING TO FAIRFIELD AND ALBION SET FOR WEDNESDAY
Local residents will have the opportunity to learn how to simplify their lives and manage stress at an upcoming seminar led by Extension Health and Family Educator Robin Ridgley. The sessions will exp...
Apr 06, 2026
REDNECK CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING TO BRING ACTION-PACKED NIGHT TO ENFIELD ON SATURDAY
Wrestling fans are in for a treat as Redneck Championship Wrestling (RCW) storms Booth Elementary School in Enfield on Saturday, April 11th with a stacked card. The event will see KERNAN face off agai...
Apr 06, 2026
COOLER AIR SETTLES IN BEFORE WARMING TREND LATER THIS WEEK
The National Weather Service says a fresh wave of cooler air is expected to move in today and persist through Tuesday, keeping daytime highs seasonally cool for the first half of the week. Temp...
Apr 06, 2026
BOIL ORDER LIFTED FOR SOUTH 1ST STREET AREA IN FAIRFIELD
The City of Fairfield has announced that the boil order previously in effect for the South 1st Street area has been lifted. Water samples have passed all required testing, and residents no longer need...
Apr 06, 2026
BRUSH FIRE DAMAGES VEHICLE AND MOBILE HOME NEAR FAIRFIELD
The Fairfield Rural Fire Department responded to a brush fire Friday afternoon, just after 2 o'clock, at 2183 County Road 1020N, north of Fairfield. According to Rural Fire Chief David Vaughan, a resi...
Apr 06, 2026