Author Archives: Mark Wells
STATE FIRE MARSHAL WARNS OF CARBON MONOXIDE DANGERS DURING NATIONAL AWARENESS MONTH
The Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office (OSFM) is urging residents to stay alert to the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning as part of National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month this November. In...
Nov 12, 2025
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE TODAY (WEDNESDAY) IN FAIRFIELD
A blood drive will be held today (Wednesday) at the Community of Christ Church on Windsor Lane in Fairfield. The event is sponsored by The Clothesline. All blood types are urgently needed, with the Am...
Nov 12, 2025
PARENTS SEEK ANSWERS AFTER FAN BUS INCIDENT FOLLOWING CARMI-WHITE COUNTY VOLLEYBALL GAME
Parents of Carmi White County students are demanding answers after a fan bus reportedly took a wrong route home following the volleyball super-sectional game Monday night at Shelbyville. According to ...
Nov 12, 2025
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING WHITE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL OFFICER MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS
White County Sheriff Jordan Weiss has requested assistance from the Illinois State Police following suspected misconduct by a local correctional officer. According to a statement released Tuesday afte...
Nov 12, 2025
GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL REVIEWS FINANCES, APPROVES INSURANCE AND DEMOLITION BIDS
During Monday's night meeting of the Grayville City Council, Treasurer Sharon Walden assured residents the city remains financially stable despite showing a temporary negative balance of $2,704 in ava...
Nov 12, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNOUNCES RETURN OF RACCOON ROUNDUP WITH CASH REWARDS FOR HUNTERS
The Wayne County Farm Bureau at 301 E Court St in Fairfield is bringing back its popular Raccoon Roundup for this year's hunting season, offering a $3.00 cash reward for each raccoon tail turned in by...
Nov 12, 2025
IECC SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER TO HOST GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 20TH
The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) Small Business Development Center will host a Grant Writing Workshop on Thursday, November 20th, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Lincoln Trail College in ...
Nov 12, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU LAUNCHES RACCOON ROUNDUP TO CONTROL POPULATION
The Edwards County Farm Bureau has announced the launch of its "Raccoon Roundup" initiative, aimed at helping manage the local raccoon population. Community members are invited to participate by turni...
Nov 12, 2025
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: No Events Scheduled OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: Fairfield vs. Carmi New Hope vs. Opdyke-Belle Rive JUNIOR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL: Fairfield ...
Nov 12, 2025
Donald L. Glover, 85, of Carmi, IL
Donald L. Glover, 85, of Carmi, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 19, 2025. Born on November 15, 1939, in Grayville, IL, to Frank and Leota (Paul) Glover, Don lived a life ma...
Nov 11, 2025