Author Archives: Mark Wells

SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: No Sporting Events Battle of the Classes at The Train Yard (Homecoming Week) 7pm ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: Bobcats Volleyball at Shawnee Community Colle...
Mark Wells Oct 15, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY DEPUTIES RECOVER STOLEN VEHICLE, TWO SUSPECTS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
On Saturday morning at approximately 9:42 a.m., Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies investigated a report of a stolen motor vehicle from rural Barnhill. During the investigation, deputies located and reco...
Mark Wells Oct 14, 2025

SIMS HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL SET FOR OCTOBER 18TH AT SIMS COMMUNITY CENTER
The Sims Community Center will be the place to be on Saturday, October 18th, as the annual Sims Halloween Carnival returns. The event kicks off at 4:30 PM and promises activities and treats for all ag...
Mark Wells Oct 14, 2025

SET FREE RECOVERY CAR & BIKE SHOW PLANNED FOR OCTOBER 18TH
The annual Set Free Recovery Car and Bike Show is set for Saturday, October 18th at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Fairfield, Illinois. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., with judging from 11 a.m. to...
Mark Wells Oct 14, 2025

EDWARDS COUNTY HEALTH OFFICE DRIVE-THRU FLU CLINIC SET
EDWARDS COUNTY HEALTH OFFICE DRIVE-THRU FLU CLINIC SET The Edwards County Health Office will be holding a drive-thru flu shot clinic on Wednesday, October 15th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Albio...
Mark Wells Oct 14, 2025

OUTSTANDING EDWARDS COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS RECOGNIZED DURING ACHIEVEMENT NIGHT
A large crowd gathered Monday evening, October 13th at COUNTRY Financial Hall in Albion to celebrate the accomplishments of Edwards County 4-H members, leaders, and clubs during the 2024-2025 4-H year...
Mark Wells Oct 14, 2025

JIMMY FORTUNE TO PERFORM AT WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE OCTOBER 17TH
Grammy Award-winning artist Jimmy Fortune will perform live in concert at Wabash Valley College's Brubeck Theatre on Friday, October 17th at 7:30 p.m. Fortune, longtime member and voice of the legenda...
Mark Wells Oct 14, 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 ...
Mark Wells Oct 14, 2025

GRAYVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT TO BEGIN HYDRANT FLUSHING WEEK OF OCTOBER 20TH
The City of Grayville Water Department has announced that hydrant flushing will begin during the week of October 20th. Crews will start the process in the early morning hours to minimize disruption to...
Mark Wells Oct 14, 2025

IECC BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY PROGRAM OFFERS OSHA TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN NOBLE
The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) Business and Industry program is offering a variety of OSHA training sessions at the Terry L. Bruce West Richland Center in Noble. With experienced instr...
Mark Wells Oct 14, 2025