Author Archives: Mark Wells

PHI THETA KAPPA BAKE SALE AND RAFFLE COMING TO FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Frontier Community College's Phi Theta Kappa Bake Sale is set for April 15th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bob Boyles Hall. This special event raises funds to support Mike Dinsmore, Lucy Potts, and Matt Kr...
Mark Wells Mar 26, 2026 Screenshot

SPRING CRAFT AND VENDOR FAIR SET FOR SATURDAY AT WAYNE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
The Spring Craft and Vendor Fair will be held Saturday at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Floral Hall. The event will run from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will feature a variety of local vendors offeri...
Mark Wells Mar 26, 2026

BLUE POINT CHURCH TO HOST SENIOR GROCERY GIVEAWAY TODAY (THURSDAY)
Blue Point Church, located north and west of Cisne, will hold a Senior Grocery Giveaway ttoday (Thursday) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the church. The event is free for anyone age 60 and over and ...
Mark Wells Mar 26, 2026

K-POP FAMILY NIGHT AND MOVIE TRIVIA EVENT OFFER FUN FOR ALL AT FAIRFIELD ELKS LODGE
Fairfield Elks Lodge is set to host two exciting events for families and movie enthusiasts this weekend. On Friday, March 27th, families are invited to a K-Pop themed Family Night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m...
Mark Wells Mar 26, 2026

JURY SELECTED IN MURDER TRIAL OF MOUNT VERNON MAN ACCUSED IN WIFE'S DEATH
Jury selection has concluded in the murder trial of John W. Finney, a 52-year-old Mount Vernon man accused in the death of his wife, Amy Finney. The process took place Tuesday morning in Jefferson Cou...
Mark Wells Mar 26, 2026

FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS RETURN TO REND LAKE WITH TWO-NIGHT CELEBRATION
Fireworks will once again light up the sky at Rend Lake this summer as the 2026 Rend Lake Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration is set for July 3rd and July 4th at the Rend Lake Golf Resort, located al...
Mark Wells Mar 26, 2026

ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER JOB PROGRAM
The Illinois Secretary of State's Office has opened applications for its fourth annual summer job program, offering valuable paid work opportunities for students across the state. About 120 paid posit...
Mark Wells Mar 26, 2026

SECRETARY GIANNOUILIAS WARNS PUBLIC OF RISING TEXT MESSAGE SCAMS POSING AS ILLINOIS DMV
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is warning residents about a surge in text message scams falsely claiming to be from the Illinois Secretary of State or DMV. These fraudulent messages thr...
Mark Wells Mar 26, 2026

NEW HOPE GENERAL BAPTIST CHURCH OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
New Hope General Baptist Church, located at 449 County Road 1800 East in Fairfield, is offering three scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year. The scholarships include two $2,000 awards for stude...
Mark Wells Mar 26, 2026

Donald E. Reynolds, 81, of Huntingburg, IN (formerly of Carmi)
Donald E. Reynolds, 81, of Huntingburg, IN and formerly of Carmi passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in McLeansboro, IL on February 11, 1945 the ...
Mark Wells Mar 25, 2026