Author Archives: Mark Wells

Lowell Thomas Huffstutler, 83, of McLeansboro
Lowell Thomas Huffstutler, 83, a longtime resident of McLeansboro, Illinois, passed from this life on October 25, 2025. He was born on February 15, 1942, in Hamilton County, Illinois, to Calvin Paul a...
Mark Wells Oct 27, 2025
Flora Louise Randolph, 94, of Grayville (formerly of Fairfield)
Flora Louise Randolph, 94, formerly of Fairfield, passed away peacefully at 12:22AM on Sunday October 26, 2025, at Haven on the River Nursing and Rehab in Grayville. She was born in Wayne County on Oc...
Mark Wells Oct 27, 2025

EARLY MORNING FIRE PROMPTS EVACUATION AT MOUNT CARMEL HIGH RISE
The Mount Carmel Fire Department (MCFD) responded to a report of a fire at Tower Heights Apartments (also known as the High Rise), located at 330 W. 10th Street in Mount Carmel at approximately 3:50 a...
Mark Wells Oct 27, 2025

CITY OF FAIRFIELD FINAL BULK PICKUP WEDNESDAY BY REPUBLIC SERVICES
The City of Fairfield will have one last bulk pickup this Wednesday by Republic Services Residents are reminded to place their bulk items at the curb before this Wednesday. Ward #4 will have their bul...
Mark Wells Oct 27, 2025

CANDIDATES REMINDED TO FILE PETITIONS WITHIN OFFICIAL FILING PERIOD
Wayne County Clerk, Liz Ann Woodrow is reminding all candidates that all petitions for Democratic and Republican offices in the next election must be filed during the designated filing period from tod...
Mark Wells Oct 27, 2025

EDWARDS COUNTY TO HONOR MARY BETH SMITH WITH RETIREMENT RECEPTION ON FRIDAY
The Edwards County community is preparing to honor Mary Beth Smith, longtime County Clerk and Recorder, with a special retirement reception on Friday. The event will take place at the Edwards County C...
Mark Wells Oct 27, 2025

JOHNSONVILLE COMMUNITY RURITAN TO HOST SOUP SUPPER & CHRISTMAS AUCTION
The Johnsonville Community Ruritan Club will host its annual Soup Supper & Christmas Auction on Friday, November 7th at the Johnsonville Ruritan Building. The event begins at 5:00 pm with a soup s...
Mark Wells Oct 27, 2025

CISNE HIGH SCHOOL FFA TO HONOR LOCAL VETERANS WITH VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST
The Cisne High School FFA Officers will host their first annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Monday, November 10th at the Cisne Community Center. The event will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and is d...
Mark Wells Oct 27, 2025

ILLINOIS NATURAL GAS CUSTOMERS COULD SEE HIGHER RATES IN 2025
Illinois natural gas customers may face higher bills next year as the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) reviews rate hike requests from Nicor Gas and Ameren Illinois. Both utilities sought significan...
Mark Wells Oct 27, 2025

SPORTS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 27TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: No Events Scheduled ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: No Events Scheduled HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL REGIONALS: MT. CARMEL CLASS 2A REGIONAL: (7) Robinson vs. (10) ...
Mark Wells Oct 27, 2025