Author Archives: Mark Wells

EDWARDS COUNTY 4-H TO HOST FREE "ART OF COPING" WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH
Edwards County 4-H will offer a free workshop, "The Art of Coping," aimed at helping youth navigate end-of-year challenges through music, creative expression, and simple art techniques. The session is...
Mark Wells Apr 02, 2026

STATE NEWS BRIEFS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND
Illinois Honoring Every ISP Trooper Killed In Line Of Duty (Springfield, IL) -- The state of Illinois will be honoring every Illinois State Police Officer killed in the line of duty. Over the next sev...
Mark Wells Apr 02, 2026

LOCAL AND AREA SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball at Wayne City 4:30pm Lady Mules Softball at Wayne City 4:30pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne at Oblong COLLEGE BASEBALL: F...
Mark Wells Apr 02, 2026

CITY OF FAIRFIELD ANNOUNCES UPCOMING MOSQUITO SPRAYING PROGRAM FOR 2026
The City of Fairfield Board of Health has announced that employees will begin spraying around town for mosquitoes this year. City officials say that residents will see employees driving around and spr...
Mark Wells Apr 01, 2026

FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE HOSTS ANNUAL LINEMAN RODEO ON APRIL 18TH
Frontier Community College will host its annual Lineman Rodeo on Saturday, April 18th, beginning at 9 a.m. The event offers Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) students a chance to demonstrate their...
Mark Wells Apr 01, 2026

WAYNE CITY TO HOST COMMUNITY EGG HUNT SATURDAY
Wayne City is set to celebrate spring with a Community Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4th, starting at 10 a.m. at Wayne City Park. The event promises fun for children of all ages, with designated egg hun...
Mark Wells Apr 01, 2026

WAYNE COUNTY 4-H TO HOST TIE DYE FLOWERS WORKSHOP FOR CLOVERBUD YOUTH FRIDAY
Wayne County 4-H, in partnership with the Emerging Leaders Club, is inviting Cloverbud-aged children to a hands-on creative workshop where participants will make their own Tie Dye Flowers. The event i...
Mark Wells Apr 01, 2026

EASTER EGG HUNT IN MT. ERIE SET FOR SATURDAY
Families in the Mt. Erie area are invited to join in the springtime excitement with an Easter egg hunt set for this weekend The Mt. Erie Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday at 2:00 PM on the M...
Mark Wells Apr 01, 2026

HALF POT BINGA EVENT TO SUPPORT GRAYVILLE DAYS SET FOR APRIL 12TH
The public is invited to join in the fun and support Grayville Days 2026 at the upcoming Half Pot Binga event on Sunday, April 12th. The event will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Citizens E...
Mark Wells Apr 01, 2026

GOFUNDME CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED FOR BAILEY FAMILY AFTER TRAGIC ACCIDENT CLAIMS TEEN'S LIFE
A GoFundMe campaign has been established to support Ron Bailey and his family after the heartbreaking loss of his 15-year-old son, Owen, who died in a traffic accident on Sunday evening in Clay County...
Mark Wells Apr 01, 2026