Author Archives: Mark Wells

SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, MAY 22ND
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: 11 U: Carter Trucking 11, La Fuente 1 Mt. Vernon Dream Homes 13, Lions Club 0 LOCAL SPORTS: ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY ...
Mark Wells May 22, 2026

Juanita Virginia McCorkle, 96, of Browns
Juanita Virginia McCorkle, 96, of Browns, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at her home. Juanita was born on April 10, 1930 in Crossville, Illinois to Henry and Violet (Hatcher) Garner. Sh...
Mark Wells May 22, 2026

FNB COMMUNITY BANK TO HOST SHRED DAY IN FAIRFIELD IN JUNE
FNB Community Bank in Fairfield will host a community Shred Day event to help residents safely dispose of sensitive documents and protect against identity theft. The event will be held on Saturday, Ju...
Mark Wells May 21, 2026

NORTH WAYNE BOARD APPROVES CURRICULUM PURCHASE, HIRES ATHLETIC DIRECTORS
The North Wayne Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met Wednesday evening at Cisne Middle School and approved several personnel, curriculum and operational items during its regular m...
Mark Wells May 21, 2026

ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGES PREPARES TRANSFER SUPPORT FOR OAKLAND CITY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AFTER PROGRAM SUSPENSION ANNOUNCEMENT
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is organizing a coordinated student support response following Oakland City University's recent announcement that it will suspend undergraduate operations for the 2...
Mark Wells May 21, 2026

WAYNE COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS TO MEET JUNE 2ND
The Wayne County Retired Teachers Association will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, June 2nd at the Geff Ruritan Club building. Lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m., followed by the program a...
Mark Wells May 21, 2026

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE JUNE 17TH
Fairfield Memorial Hospital is encouraging community members to donate blood during an upcoming blood drive scheduled for Wednesday, June 17th. The drive will take place at the hospital's Educational ...
Mark Wells May 21, 2026

IECC ANNOUNCES SUMMER EMT COURSE IN MT. CARMEL
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Business and Industry is offering a summer Emergency Medical Technician course for individuals interested in pursuing a career in emergency medical services. The EM...
Mark Wells May 21, 2026

MARION MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES WILL ROCK FOR FOOD CONCERT FEATURING CHRISTOPHER CROSS
The Marion Ministerial Alliance's annual Will Rock for Food fundraising concert will take place Friday, June 19th at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center, featuring award-winning artist, Christopher C...
Mark Wells May 21, 2026

USDA TO CONDUCT NATIONWIDE JUNE AGRICULTURAL SURVEY TO ASSESS CROP ACREAGE AND STOCKS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will reach out to more than 90,000 producers across the country as part of its annual June agricultural survey. The...
Mark Wells May 21, 2026