Author Archives: Mark Wells
JOHNSONVILLE COMMUNITY RURITAN TO HOST EASTER EGG HUNT MARCH 29TH
The Johnsonville Community Ruritan is set to host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 29th at 4:00 p.m. The event will take place inside the Ruritan Building in Johnsonville. Children of all a...
Mar 26, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY FAIR QUEEN PAGEANT INFORMATIONAL MEETING SET FOR SUNDAY
An informational meeting for the 2026 Wayne County Fair Queen Pageant will be held Sunday, March 29th at 2 p.m. at Floral Hall on the Wayne County Fairgrounds. The meeting is open to potential contest...
Mar 26, 2026
KERBER, ECK & BRAECKEL REACHES $1.4 MILLION SETTLEMENT OVER DATA BREACH IMPACTING CHRISTOPHER RURAL HEALTH PATIENTS
Kerber, Eck and Braeckel (KEB), the Springfield-based accounting firm representing Christopher Rural Health, has agreed to a $1.4 million settlement with victims of a 2023 data breach. Individuals who...
Mar 26, 2026
VOTERS NARROW FIELD TO TOP 16 COOLEST PRODUCTS MADE IN ILLINOIS; ELASTEC IN CARMI AMONG THE 16
With nearly 80,000 votes cast, the competition in the seventh annual "Makers Madness" contest has been narrowed to the Top 16 contenders. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, Makers Madn...
Mar 26, 2026
MCLEANSBORO CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP: SCHEDULE CHANGE, LIQUOR LICENSE EXPANSION, AND POOL STAFFING UPDATES
The McLeansboro City Council met Monday night and during the routine session, the council approved the continuation of their agreement with PEFA Inc. to supply natural gas to the city. An ordinance am...
Mar 26, 2026
THE CHICKS TO HEADLINE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR GRANDSTAND ON AUGUST 22ND
The Illinois State Fair has announced that the trio, The Chicks will headline the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage on Saturday, August 22nd, adding to an already impressive Grandstand line-up. The Ch...
Mar 26, 2026
LOCAL AND AREA SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 26TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Softball vs. Mt. Carmel at Southwest Park 4:30pm Mules Boys Tennis vs. Mt. Carmel at Lakeside Courts 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL:...
Mar 26, 2026
THREE ARRESTED ON WAYNE COUNTY WARRANTS TUESDAY
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department reports the arrest of three individuals on Tuesday in connection with outstanding Wayne County warrants: Jace Endsley, 25, of Ina, was taken into custody T...
Mar 26, 2026
TWO PLEAD GUILTY IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT, RECEIVE PROBATION
Wayne County Circuit Court saw two defendants enter guilty pleas on Tuesday before Judge Denton Aud. Evan Nettleton, 23, of Fairfield, pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance, a Class 4 Fe...
Mar 26, 2026
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST WORKSHOP FOR FORMER CHAMPION LABORATORIES EMPLOYEES
Frontier Community College is offering support to former Champion Laboratories employees with an informational workshop scheduled for Tuesday, March 31st at 9 a.m. The event will take place at the Wor...
Mar 26, 2026