Author Archives: Mark Wells
ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON STRUCTURE FIRE LAST THURSDAY IN FAIRFIELD
Fairfield Fire Chief Andrew Miller has provided additional information regarding the recent structure fire in Fairfield. On Thursday at approximately 7:01 a.m., the Fairfield Fire Department, Fairfiel...
Apr 06, 2026
FAIRFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASES MARCH 2026 ACTIVITY SUMMARY
The Fairfield Police Department has released its summary of activity for March 2026, highlighting the efforts of local law enforcement and emergency services. Wayne County 911, operated through the Fa...
Apr 06, 2026
GRAYVILLE ANNOUNCES WATER TOWER MAINTENANCE; TEMPORARY REDUCED WATER PRESSURE EXPECTED
The City of Grayville will begin draining its water tower starting today (Monday) to allow for scheduled maintenance and cleaning of the tower's interior. The changeover is expected to cause little to...
Apr 06, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEET THIS (MONDAY) MORNING AT 9AM
The Edwards County Commissioners will convene for their regularly scheduled meeting this (Monday) morning at the Edwards County Courthouse. The meeting is set to begin at 9:00 a.m. and will cover a ra...
Apr 06, 2026
YARD SALE TO BENEFIT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS CRITTER FIXERS SET FOR APRIL 18TH IN CISNE
A special yard sale will be held in Cisne to benefit Southern Illinois Critter Fixers, a local organization dedicated to helping animals in need. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th from 8...
Apr 06, 2026
COUNTRYMARK SYNENERGY DONATES $10,000 TO EDWARDS COUNTY FAIR BOARD FOR NEW INFIELD SEATING
The Edwards County Fair Board has received a generous $10,000 donation from CountryMark SynEnergy to help fund the installation of new infield seating at the fairgrounds. The new bleachers, which were...
Apr 06, 2026
OVERNIGHT CLOSURE OF I-57 ANNOUNCED FOR BRIDGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN WILLIAMSON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced a full overnight closure of Interstate 57 in both directions as part of an ongoing bridge improvement project. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Mon...
Apr 06, 2026
FIFTH ANNUAL FLORA MASONIC LODGE AUCTION SET FOR MAY 30TH TO BENEFIT SHRINERS HOSPITAL
The Flora Masonic Lodge is gearing up for its 5th Annual Auction, scheduled for Saturday, May 30th at 10:00 am. This year's event will take place at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Charley Brown Park a...
Apr 06, 2026
CHILD FIND/PRESCHOOL SCREENING TO BE HELD FOR ALL NORTH WAYNE SCHOOLS APRIL 20TH
North Wayne Schools will conduct a Child Find/Preschool Screening for children ages 3 to 5 who are not yet enrolled in public school and are not yet eligible for kindergarten. The screening is schedul...
Apr 06, 2026
RAISED BED GARDENING WORKSHOP SET FOR MAY 2ND IN WEST SALEM
Raised garden beds offer a versatile and accessible alternative to traditional garden beds, making them perfect for unique spaces and smaller harvests. This spring, Illinois Extension invites communit...
Apr 06, 2026