Author Archives: Mark Wells
Clifford "Gary" Templeman, 84, of Fairfield
Clifford "Gary" Templeman of rural Fairfield passed away at 3 PM, Wednesday, November 12th, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Skilled Care Unit. Gary was born June 29, 1941, to William Clifford "...
Nov 13, 2025
WARM-UP AHEAD WITH SMALL RAIN CHANCES THIS WEEKEND
The National Weather Service says a noticeable warm-up is on the way, bringing a welcome change to the region. High temperatures are expected to climb into the lower to mid-60s today, with readings re...
Nov 13, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CHAMBER TO HOST GROUNDBREAKING FOR NEW FAIRFIELD LAUNDROMAT
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce invites the community to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fairfield Laundromat tomorrow (Friday, November 14th) at 12:00pm at 436 SW 10th Street located behin...
Nov 13, 2025
CARMI MAN ARRESTED AFTER STUDENT FAN BUS TRAVELS 66 MILES OFF COURSE
A Carmi man is facing charges after a student fan bus headed home from a super-sectional volleyball match ended up approximately 66 miles off course late Monday night. Authorities in Bond County confi...
Nov 13, 2025
WAYNE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT TO TEMPORARILY CHANGE WATER TREATMENT PROCESS BEGINNING TOMORROW (FRIDAY)
The Wayne City Water Department has announced that it will temporarily change the process by which it disinfects the local water supply, starting tomorrow(Friday). The department will switch from usin...
Nov 13, 2025
WAYNE CITY HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER SENIOR OF THE MONTH
Wayne City High School is proud to announce Kenzie Seidel as the November Senior of the Month. Kenzie, the daughter of Dennis and Carissa Seidel, has demonstrated outstanding involvement and achieveme...
Nov 13, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY HOLDS MEETING, PLANS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION AND CHARITY DRIVE
The Wayne County Democratic Party last met on Wednesday, October 22nd to prepare 200 Scholastic books and approximately 25 coupons for the Chamber of Commerce Trunk or Treat event recently held. To ce...
Nov 13, 2025
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD NOVEMBER 17TH REGULAR MEETING
The Fairfield Community High School (FCHS) Board of Education is scheduled to hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 17th at 6:00 p.m. in the FCHS Study Hall. Items on the agenda include...
Nov 13, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING ON NOVEMBER 17TH
The Edwards County Community Unit School District No. 1 Board of Education has announced a Truth in Taxation Public Hearing and its regular monthly meeting for Monday, November 17th at the West Salem ...
Nov 13, 2025
SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: At The Mule Barn Winter Sports Meet the Mules Wrestling at 6:30 Introductions - Scrimmage Cheerleading at 7:00 Introductions - Cheers Lady Mules Basketball at 7:15 Intro...
Nov 13, 2025