Author Archives: Mark Wells
PATRIOT'S PEN ESSAY CONTEST OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
The Wayne County Memorial VFW Post 4535 in Fairfield is inviting local middle school students to participate in the annual Patriot's Pen essay contest-an opportunity to win scholarships and showcase t...
Oct 15, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY MEMORIAL VFW TO HOST FUNDRAISER FOR ILLINOIS NATIONAL HOME
The Wayne County Memorial VFW and Auxiliary will hold a joint fundraiser tomorrow night (Thursday October 16th) at the Fairfield VFW. The event will begin at 5 p.m. Funds raised at the event will bene...
Oct 15, 2025
NATIONWIDE GREAT SHAKEOUT EARTHQUAKE DRILL SET FOR THURSDAY
The nation's annual Great ShakeOut earthquake drill will take place Thursday, with people in every state encouraged to practice safety steps as if an earthquake were occurring. The recommended respons...
Oct 15, 2025
CLAY CITY/SAILOR SPRINGS AMERICAN LEGION TO HOST ANNUAL MEAT SHOOT NOVEMBER 1ST
The Clay City/Sailor Springs American Legion Post #230 will host its annual Meat Shoot on Saturday, November 1st. The shoot begins at 10 a.m., but the day kicks off early with breakfast served from 7 ...
Oct 15, 2025
STATE NEWS ROUNDUP: INMATE MAIL SCANNING, FBI STING, INSURANCE AUDIT CONCERNS, AND STATE FARM LAWSUIT
SPRINGFIELD: Issues with "ghost" medical insurance networks and inactive or "zombie" state boards and commissions surfaced during a recent audit review of Illinois Central Management Services. The bip...
Oct 15, 2025
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETS TUESDAY NIGHT, RECOGNIZES FAIRFIELD ROTARY CLUB CENTENNIAL MONTH, AWARDS BID FOR WATER FILTRATION CHEMICALS
The Fairfield City Council met in regular session Tuesday night at City Hall and opened the session with the approval of minutes from last month's meeting and the approval of September's bills. During...
Oct 15, 2025
FALL CRAFT FAIR TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 8TH AT WAYNE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
A fall craft fair will take place on Saturday, November 8th 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...
Oct 15, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD REVIEWS BIDS FOR NEW VOCATIONAL BUILDING
The Edwards County School Board met in a special session Tuesday night to review bids for a proposed vocational building. The new facility is planned for the west side of the current K-12 campus and w...
Oct 15, 2025
LIBRARY LEVY SPAT DIFFUSED, VETERANS MURAL FUNDED AT GRAYVILLE COUNCIL MEETING
Nearly a dozen supporters of the Groff Memorial Library packed the council chambers Monday night during the Grayville City council meeting, prepared to defend the library's interests in a brewing disp...
Oct 15, 2025
FARMER APPRECIATION LUNCH TO BE HELD OCTOBER 16TH IN BROWNS
Area farmers and farm families are invited to a special Farmer Appreciation Lunch on Thursday, October 16th at the West Elevator in Browns. Lunch will be served beginning at 11 a.m. and will continue ...
Oct 15, 2025