Author Archives: Mark Wells
WILD GAME DINNER SET FOR SATURDAY NIGHT AT FLORA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
A unique culinary event is taking place this Saturday at the Flora Church of the Nazarene, located at 12 Parsons Lane in Flora, Illinois. The annual Wild Game Dinner will feature a variety of exotic d...
Sep 27, 2025
COUNTRY LEGEND DOTTSY DWYER TO KICK OFF WABASH VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL SERIES IN ALBION
Country music fans are in for a treat as Texas native and country legend Dottsy Dwyer brings her signature sound to Albion. Dottsy, known for timeless hits like "I'll Be Your San Antone Rose," "Storms...
Sep 27, 2025
BENEFIT LUNCH PLANNED FOR ED AND SHEILA TITZER AT MILL SHOALS CHRISTIAN CHURCH
A drive-thru benefit lunch for Ed and Sheila Titzer will be held on Sunday, September 28th beginning at 11 a.m. and continuing until sold out at the Mill Shoals Christian Church, located one block eas...
Sep 27, 2025
SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Cross Country at Lawrenceville Invitational 10am Girls Tennis at Mt. Vernon Doubles Tournament 9am ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: Lady Bobcats Softball vs Un...
Sep 27, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT HANDS DOWN SENTENCES IN THEFT AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT CASES
The Wayne County Circuit Court issued sentences in two separate cases during Thursday's session. Dana M. Cosner, 38, of Flora, pled guilty to theft. Cosner was sentenced to one year of probation and o...
Sep 26, 2025
MCLEANSBORO WOMAN ARRESTED ON WAYNE COUNTY WARRANT THURSDAY
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 39-year-old Amanda Scott of McLeansboro on Thursday afternoon on a Wayne County warrant for failure to appear in court. The original charge against Scott...
Sep 26, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY GRAND JURY ADDS AGGRAVATED BATTERY CHARGE IN KAINE NINO MURDER CASE
During a recent session of the Wayne County Grand Jury, a new charge has been added of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, a Class-3 felony, to the ongoing case against Kaine Nino. Nino was ...
Sep 26, 2025
FIRST FINANCIAL BANK CLOSING FAIRFIELD BRANCH SEPTEMBER 30TH, CUSTOMERS DIRECTED TO OLNEY MAIN LOCATION
Local customers of First Financial Bank are being reminded that the bank at 303 W. Delaware will cease operations at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, September 30th. According to bank officials, all banking transa...
Sep 26, 2025
FORD DEALERSHIP IN ALBION CLOSES AFTER 47 YEARS, OWNER TO FOCUS ON USED VEHICLES
After nearly half a century in business, Edwards County Motor Company is no longer a Ford dealership. Ford Motor Company has bought out the dealership's franchise, officially ending its 47-year run in...
Sep 26, 2025
YELLIN HELEN'S ICE CREAM SHOP ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR NEW FAIRFIELD LOCATION
Yellin Helen's, a popular ice cream shop and restaurant based in Dix, has announced plans to open a new location in Fairfield. The new shop will be located at 909 W. Delaware, the site formerly occupi...
Sep 26, 2025