Author Archives: Mark Wells
FALL COMMUNITY-WIDE CLEAN-UP SCHEDULED FOR WEST SALEM ON OCTOBER 16TH
The Village of West Salem will host a Fall Community Wide Clean-Up on Thursday, October 16th offering residents an opportunity to dispose of bulk trash items and help keep the community clean. Residen...
Oct 11, 2025
RURAL ENFIELD MAN EXONERATED IN CARMI FAMILY DENTAL VANDALISM CASE
A rural Enfield man has been cleared of charges following an investigation into a June 17th act of vandalism at Carmi Family Dental. Chad Garrett was initially identified as a suspect after Carmi Poli...
Oct 11, 2025
SMALL PLANE CRASHES NEAR I-57 EXIT IN WEST CITY; PILOT UNINJURED
A small plane crashed in a field near the southbound I-57 exit in West City Friday morning after the pilot, who had just taken off from the Benton airport, experienced engine trouble and attempted to ...
Oct 11, 2025
MERRIAM COMMUNITY CHURCH TO HOST FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL SUNDAY
Merriam Community Church will host its annual Fall Harvest Festival tomorrow (Sunday, October 12th) from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., immediately following the 10:30 a.m. worship service. The church is located ...
Oct 11, 2025
SMALL FIRE FORCES TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF MT. VERNON CRACKER BARREL
Mt. Vernon firefighters responded Friday morning to a small fire at the Cracker Barrel restaurant, which originated in the building's HVAC ductwork. According to the fire department, crews quickly ven...
Oct 11, 2025
BLUE POINT FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH TO HOST ANNUAL HOMECOMING SERVICES SUNDAY
The Blue Point Free Will Baptist Church, located north and west of Cisne, will hold its Annual Homecoming Services tomorrow (Sunday, October 12th). The event is a celebration of the church's history a...
Oct 11, 2025
SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Cross Country at Benton 9am ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: Bobcats Softball vs Oakland City University at North High School in Evansville 12 Noon Doubleheade...
Oct 11, 2025
Carolyn Joyce Martin, age 90, of Flora
Carolyn Joyce Martin, age 90, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Thursday morning, October 9, 2025, at Carmi Manor Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. She was born January 30, 1935, in Clay County, the ...
Oct 11, 2025
Mitzie Karen Harrison, age 77, of Ingraham, Illinois
Mitzie Karen Harrison, age 77, of Ingraham, Illinois, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 8, 2025, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born June 18, 1948, in Olney, the ...
Oct 10, 2025
Ricky G. Miller, 66 of Fairfield
Ricky G. Miller, 66 of Fairfield passed away at 2:03 PM, Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Ascention St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN. Born on April 3, 1959, in Alton, IL to Donald and Evelyn (Binkl...
Oct 10, 2025