Author Archives: Mark Wells

Sue Thomason, 94, of Carmi passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi. She was born in Christopher, IL on January 30, 1931 the daughter of Rolla and Lillie Mae (Eldri...

Karen Ann Horton, 82, of Belle Rive, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 8:55 pm September 26, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born July 28, 1943 in McClellan Township, Jefferson C...

Paul Everett Richards, 89, of Belle Rive, IL went to be with his savior on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Silver Foxes Senior Living & Rehabilitation Center in McLeansboro. Paul was born on June 9,...

The 2025 Wayne City Bean Days continues today (Saturday) in Wayne City. Today brings a full day of activities including: Tractor Show - Ag Building Lot, 7-10 AMHot Air Balloon Rides - WCHS, 7-10 AM Ve...

(Photo credit: Illinois Lottery)   A $5 Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket has brought a life-changing windfall to Mt. Carmel resident David Sharp and his wife, Angie. Sharp, a regular at the Ma...

  An event called, Crazy Ball is set for Sunday, October 5th at Leo French Park. The day will kick off at 1:00 p.m., featuring grade school teams from New Hope Boys and Jasper Girls & Boys sq...

The Fairfield Public School District #112 Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday, September 30th at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Center Street School Boardroom. Th...

(Pictured L to R: Front - Keyleigh Wood, Bristol Duncan, Sydney Williams, Lexie Rivera, Parker Biggs Back - Henry Thompson, Erik Wallace, Kayden Alexander, Grant Doelling, Eli Garrett, Chase Shelton) ...

The Village of Wayne City has scheduled its Fall Town-Wide Rummage Sales for Friday and Saturday, October 3rd and 4th. Residents wishing to be included on the official sales list should call the Villa...

The Cowling Community Center will host its annual Chicken and Noodle Dinner on Saturday, September 27th. Serving will begin at 4 p.m. and continue until the food runs out. The meal will be served by d...