Author Archives: Mark Wells
FIVE INJURED IN EARLY MORNING HOUSE FIRE IN CARMI
Five individuals sustained serious burn injuries in a house fire that broke out early this (Thursday) morning in Carmi. The fire was reported shortly after 6 a.m. in the 800 block of Maple Stre...
Jun 26, 2025
FORMER MARION COUNTY CORONER CHARGED WITH SEVEN COUNTS OF AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE
A former Marion County Coroner, Troy Cannon, 63, of Iuka, has been charged with seven counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving two minor girls. Cannon made his first appearance in Marion C...
Jun 26, 2025
FAIRFIELD CITY BAND CONCERT TONIGHT ON COURTHOUSE LAWN
The Fairfield City Band concert is tonight and will take place on the lawn of the Wayne County Courthouse. Community members are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, invite friends, and enjoy...
Jun 26, 2025
IECC AND WABASH GENERAL HOSPITAL CELEBRATE LAUNCH OF PARAMEDIC PROGRAM AFTER SECURING ACCREDITATION MILESTONE
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) and Wabash General Hospital (WGH) have reached a major milestone in their efforts to expand healthcare education in southeastern Illinois. Their newly develo...
Jun 26, 2025
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO BECOME ELECTION JUDGES FOR 2026 ELECTION
High school students are being offered a unique opportunity to get involved in the democratic process ahead of the 2026 election-by serving as student election judges. Even if they aren't old enough t...
Jun 26, 2025
CLAY COUNTY TO HOST FIRST-EVER SUBSTANCE USE RESOURCE & EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM AUGUST 7TH
The Clay County Health Department, in collaboration with the Coalition Against Drug Abuse of Clay County, SIU School of Medicine, and Birth to Five Illinois, will host the county's first Substance Use...
Jun 26, 2025
IDNR AND STATE FIRE MARSHAL URGE FIREWORKS SAFETY AHEAD OF JULY CELEBRATIONS
As communities across Illinois prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) are urging individual...
Jun 26, 2025
FLORA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PREPARES FOR 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
The Flora Chamber Of Commerce is preparing for this year's Independence Day festivities promising an unforgettable day of entertainment, food, and patriotism. Events start at 12 noon and run until 8pm...
Jun 26, 2025
CARMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 50/50 SUMMER RAFFLE
The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is launching their 50/50 Summer Raffle. Every ticket purchased helps support the Carmi Chamber's mission to boost local businesses and fuel growth in Carmi Tickets are ju...
Jun 26, 2025
Deborah Luann (Kunce) Hoskins, 65 of Evansville, IN (formerly of Fairfield)
Deborah Luann (Kunce) Hoskins of Evansville, IN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. Deborah was born April 10, 1960, in Fairfield, IL...
Jun 26, 2025