Author Archives: Mark Wells
MT. CARMEL POLICE SEEK MAN MISSING AFTER WELFARE CHECK; POSSIBLE ROUTE TOWARD INDIANA
Mt. Carmel police responded to a welfare-check call early Thursday after a family member expressed concern for a 42-year-old man who had left a residence amid a dispute. According to authorities, Adam...
Nov 07, 2025
FAIRFIELD WOMAN ARRESTED FOR RETAIL THEFT
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 21-year-old Caitlyn Jelley of Fairfield Thursday night on a charge of Retail Theft. Deputies conducted a traffic stop around 11:30pm on a vehicle and during th...
Nov 07, 2025
NEW STATE FUNDING FORMULA BOOSTS LOCAL LIBRARY GRANTS
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has led a major expansion of the state's Library Equalization Aid Grant program, increasing funding eligibility from just 17 libraries serving 77,000 resi...
Nov 07, 2025
FALL CRAFT FAIR TO BE HELD SATURDAY AT WAYNE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
A fall craft fair will take place tomorrow (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wayne County Fairgrounds Floral Hall in Fairfield. The event will feature a wide variety of handmade goods from local...
Nov 07, 2025
SECOND INSTALLMENT ON WAYNE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX BILLS DUE MONDAY
Wayne County Treasurer,Yvette Anderson reminds residents that the SECOND installment on property tax bills is due on Monday. Tax payments can be made in several convenient ways: In-person at the Treas...
Nov 07, 2025
WAYNE CITY TRUSTEES CONSIDER NEW PARK CAMPING RULES, GAS LINE UPDATES, AND OTHER BUSINESS
During Monday's meeting of the Wayne City Village Board, trustees continued discussion on adopting a Camping Ordinance to restrict camping in the village park. The proposal, modeled after an Illinois ...
Nov 07, 2025
EASTERN ILLINOIS FOODBANK TO HOLD CLAY COUNTY DISTRIBUTION NOVEMBER 10TH
After several months away, the Eastern Illinois Foodbank will return to Clay County on Monday to help local families facing food insecurity. The Foodmobile will be set up at the Louisville Baseball Fi...
Nov 07, 2025
NO TRASH DELAYS IN FAIRFIELD FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 10TH
Residents of Fairfield can expect regular trash collection services next week, as city officials have confirmed there will be no trash delays for the week of November 10th. According to Republic Servi...
Nov 07, 2025
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR NOVEMBER 12TH IN FAIRFIELD
A blood drive will be held Wednesday, November 12th 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...
Nov 07, 2025
FEED MY SHEEP EVENT TO FEATURE WORSHIP SERVICE IN FAIRFIELD TONIGHT
The "Feed My Sheep" ministry will host a special worship service tonight (Friday) at 6:00 PM. at 200 West Main Street in Fairfield Those attending can look forward to an evening of praise and worship,...
Nov 07, 2025