Author Archives: Mark Wells

SIGNIFICANT WARMING TREND ARRIVES IN TRI-STATE AREA, FOLLOWED BY STORMS AND COOLER WEEKEND
The National Weather Service reports that a significant warming trend begins today across the Tri-State area, ushering in brighter skies and higher temperatures. Highs are expected to reach the upper ...
Mark Wells Mar 25, 2026

NEW PRETRIAL DATE SET FOR CHET SNYDER IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
A pretrial hearing was held Tuesday afternoon in Wayne County Circuit Court before Judge Denton Aud for 51-year-old Chet Snyder. Special Prosecutor Jennifer Mudge appeared via Zoom, while Snyder joine...
Mark Wells Mar 25, 2026

SENATOR TERRI BRYANT AND REPRESENTATIVE DAVE SEVERIN ANNOUNCE TRAVELING OFFICE HOURS FOR TODAY
Senator Terri Bryant and Representative Dave Severin are bringing their offices to the people of Southern Illinois by hosting Traveling Office Hours today (Wednesday). Community members are invited to...
Mark Wells Mar 25, 2026

WAYNE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DISCUSSES UPCOMING EVENTS, SUMMER PROMOTIONS, AND MINIMUM WAGE CONCERNS
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday, March 3rd covering a full agenda of upcoming community events, new ideas for summer promotions, and concerns about a possible minimum wage increase in...
Mark Wells Mar 25, 2026

GRAYVILLE COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: LIBRARY STAFF RAISE REQUEST OVERLOOKED, PURCHASES AND PROJECT UPDATES APPROVED
During Monday night's Grayville Council meeting, Grayville Library Board President Andy Brock expressed frustration after discovering that a request for raises for two part-time library employees was ...
Mark Wells Mar 25, 2026

LOCAL AND AREA SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Baseball vs. Waltonville at Veteran's Field 4:30pm Lady Mules Softball vs. Waltonville at Southwest Park 4:30pm Lady Mules Track at Lawrenceville 4:00pm Mules...
Mark Wells Mar 25, 2026

"THE SHARING SHED" OPENS IN FAIRFIELD, PROVIDING 24-HOUR SUPPORT FOR THOSE IN NEED
A dream that began nearly five years ago for Chrissy Keyser has finally become a reality with the opening of "The Sharing Shed" on the north side of K&M Carpets in Fairfield, next to Casey's Gener...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

FIRE DAMAGES HOME NORTH OF FAIRFIELD; NO INJURIES REPORTED
Fire crews responded to a structure fire Monday morning at the residence of Jorge Munoz, located at 1044 County Highway 1 (Enterprise Road) north of Fairfield. The incident occurred just before 9:30 a...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

INDIANA COURT OF APPEALS UPHOLDS CONVICTION OF "TRUCK STOP SERIAL KILLER" BRUCE MENDENHALL
The Indiana Court of Appeals in Indianapolis on Monday upheld the murder conviction of Bruce Mendenhall, a Tri-State man known nationally as the "Truck Stop Serial Killer." Mendenhall, of Edwards Coun...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

NAPA AUTO PARTS PURCHASES FORMER SKATELAND PROPERTY FOR NEW LOCATION
NAPA Auto Parts in Fairfield has announced the purchase of the former Skateland Roller Sport property at 1700 W. Main Street. The company plans to relocate its current store at 122 W. Delaware to the ...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026