Author Archives: Mark Wells
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
Mar 25, 2026
Brenda Kay Holloman, 77, of Carmi
Brenda Kay Holloman, 77, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital, in McLeansboro, Illinois. She was born on Friday, April 30, 1948, in Carmi, the daughter of De...
Mar 25, 2026
Joanne C. Cornwell, 80, of Fairfield
Joanne C. Cornwell, 80, of Fairfield, passed away at 8:46am on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Cisne Rehabilitation and Health Care in Cisne, IL. Joanne was born on July 16, 1945, in Cicero, IL, to Amerig...
Mar 25, 2026