Author Archives: Mark Wells

FEED MY SHEEP MINISTRY HOSTS PRAISE & WORSHIP SERVICE IN FAIRFIELD TONIGHT
The Feed My Sheep ministry will host a Praise & Worship Service tonight (Friday) at 6:00 PM. The event will take place at 200 W Main St, Fairfield and will feature praise and worship music, follow...
Mark Wells Oct 03, 2025

WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE LAUNCHES GAS UTILITY CONSTRUCTION TRAINING THIS OCTOBER
Wabash Valley College is set to launch a new Gas Utility Construction 4-Week Field Training Program this fall, providing hands-on training for individuals interested in entering the gas utility indust...
Mark Wells Oct 03, 2025

PRITZKER DIRECTS ILLINOIS TO ISSUE STATE VACCINE GUIDELINES AMID FEDERAL UNCERTAINTY
Illinois is joining a growing number of states creating their own vaccine guidelines in response to recent federal changes. Governor JB Pritzker issued an executive order this month instructing the Il...
Mark Wells Oct 03, 2025

SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Football at Johnston City 7pm ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: Lady Bobcats Volleyball Tri-Match at Center St. Gym 4pm: Shawnee College 8pm: East Central...
Mark Wells Oct 03, 2025

Joy E. Boring, 68, of Carmi
Joy E. Boring, 68, of Carmi passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2025, at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. She was born in Eldorado, IL on June 5, 1957 the daughter of James Marshall and Barbara Lou (Hudg...
Mark Wells Oct 03, 2025
Nicole Annette Adams, age 49, of Flora
Nicole Annette Adams, age 49, of Flora, Illinois, passed from this life on Tuesday night, September 30, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. She was born February 5, 1976, at Clay...
Mark Wells Oct 03, 2025
Joan (Frantz) Garner, 94, formerly of rural Crossville
Joan (Frantz) Garner, formerly of rural Crossville, IL passed September 30, 2025, at 94 years. The youngest of four children, she was born January 28, 1931, to George A. and Edna Frantz of rural Arcol...
Mark Wells Oct 02, 2025

FIRST INSTALLMENT ON WAYNE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX BILLS DUE TOMORROW (FRIDAY)
Wayne County Treasurer,Yvette Anderson reminds residents that the first installment on property tax bills is due tomorrow (Friday) followed by the second installment on November 10th. Tax payments can...
Mark Wells Oct 02, 2025

CITY OF ALBION ANNOUNCES FALL CLEAN UP DAY FOR RESIDENTS
The City of Albion and Sunrise Sanitation have announced a Fall City Wide Clean Up event to take place on Thursday, October 9th. This annual service is available exclusively to Albion residents living...
Mark Wells Oct 02, 2025

PRE-TRIAL HEARING SCHEDULED FOR MT. VERNON MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER OF WIFE
A pre-trial hearing is set for next Thursday in Jefferson County Court for 51-year-old John W. Finney of Mt. Vernon, who is charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of his wife, 42-year-...
Mark Wells Oct 02, 2025