Author Archives: Mark Wells
HANNA HOUSE MUSEUM TO HOST TRUNK OR TREAT OCTOBER 31ST
The Hanna House Museum and Uniquely Rustique will host a Trunk or Treat event at the museum on Friday, October 31st from 5 to 7 p.m. The museum will be open for tours during the event, and staff will ...
Oct 22, 2025
FRAN CARTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FASHION SHOW RETURNS NOVEMBER 2ND
The Frontier Community College Foundation and Carnaby Square are once again partnering to present the Fifth Annual Fran Carter Memorial Scholarship Fashion Show on Sunday, November 2nd at First Christ...
Oct 22, 2025
CLAY COUNTY WATER LIFTS BOIL ORDER AFTER TEST RESULTS DEEM WATER SAFE
Clay County Water has announced that the boil water order issued Monday morning for all customers has now been lifted. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notified the utility Tuesday t...
Oct 22, 2025
WEST SALEM VILLAGE BOARD APPROVES WASTEWATER REPAIRS AND ENDORSES COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING
The West Salem Village Board of Trustees convened for a special session on October 15th to address insurance proposals, authorize critical repairs to the wastewater system, and express support for a l...
Oct 22, 2025
RICK HEIDNER ENTERS CROWDED GOP PRIMARY FOR ILLINOIS GOVERNOR
Suburban video gambling mogul Rick Heidner has launched a bid for Illinois governor, joining a packed Republican primary field that includes former State Senator and Clay County resident, Darren Baile...
Oct 22, 2025
"BOO ON THE BRICKS" TRUNK OR TREAT RETURNS TO ALBION ON OCTOBER 31ST
The popular "Boo on the Bricks" Trunk or Treat event is back in Albion this Halloween. The festivities will take place on October 31st on 5th Street at the Edwards County Square. Trunks can be set up ...
Oct 22, 2025
TRUNK OR TREAT FALL FESTIVAL AT NORTH SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
The community is invited to the annual Trunk or Treat Fall Festival at North Side Baptist Church, located at 905 N First Street, Fairfield. The event will be held on Sunday, October 26th from 4:00 p.m...
Oct 22, 2025
WESLEYAN CHURCH OF FAIRFIELD ACCEPTING COAT DONATIONS FOR ANNUAL GIVEAWAY
With colder weather approaching, the Wesleyan Church of Fairfield is now accepting donations of new and gently used coats for its annual coat giveaway, scheduled for Saturday, November 1st. Community ...
Oct 22, 2025
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22ND
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: No Events Scheduled ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: Bobcat Volleyball at Southwestern Illinois College 6:30pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH GIRLS BASKE...
Oct 22, 2025
Patricia A. "Pat" Carter, 77, of Fairfield
Patricia A. "Pat" Carter, 77, of Fairfield, passed away at 1:20am on Tuesday, October 21,2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital's skilled care unit. Pat was born on December 22, 1947, in Cairo, IL, to E...
Oct 21, 2025