Author Archives: Mark Wells
JEFFERSON COUNTY DISPATCHER HONORED FOR ROLE IN HOMICIDE CASE
A Jefferson County 911 dispatcher is being recognized statewide for her role in quickly helping law enforcement locate a homicide suspect, as the case heads to trial. John Finney is set to appear in c...
Mar 24, 2026
FIRST BRANDS GROUP SEEKS BANKRUPTCY COURT APPROVAL TO SELL WALBRO FOR $50 MILLION
Financially troubled First Brands Group has asked a Texas bankruptcy judge to approve the $50 million sale of Walbro, its water and fuel pump manufacturing subsidiary. Walbro is known for producing Ai...
Mar 24, 2026
AMERICAN AIRLINES SELECTED AS NEW CARRIER FOR VETERANS AIRPORT OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Travelers in Southern Illinois can soon expect to fly with one of the world's most recognized airlines. The Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois at Marion has unanimously approved American Airlines a...
Mar 24, 2026
SHRINERS CHILDREN'S ST. LOUIS OFFERS FREE ORTHOPEDIC SCREENING CLINIC IN MT. VERNON
Families in Southern Illinois are invited to a complimentary pediatric orthopedic screening clinic in Mt. Vernon, courtesy of Shriners Children's St. Louis and hosted by Mount Vernon Lodge #31. The ev...
Mar 24, 2026
NEARLY 90,000 BOTTLES OF CHILDREN'S IBUPROFEN RECALLED OVER CONTAMINATION CONCERNS
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen are being voluntarily recalled after reports of possible contamination, according to a notice from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was ...
Mar 24, 2026
NORTH SIDE PTO TO HOST SPRING OPEN HOUSE SPAGHETTI DINNER AND RAFFLE THURSDAY
The North Side Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is inviting the community to its Spring Open House Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, March 26th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at North Side Grade School. Those atte...
Mar 24, 2026
WEBBER HIGH SCHOOL'S NATHANIEL MARLOW LEAVES HISTORIC MARK ON AND OFF THE BASKETBALL COURT, WILL SPEAK DURING A YOUTH EVENT AT THE BRIDGE CHURCH WEST OF FAIRFIELD SUNDAY, MARCH 29TH
Area communities and youth are encouraged to attend a special worship event to be held on Sunday, March 29th at 6pm at The Bridge Church, located on IL Hwy 15 west of Fairfield. Webber High School Sen...
Mar 24, 2026
NEW HOPE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION DATE
New Hope School has announced that Kindergarten registration will be held on Friday, March 27th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This registration is for all students who will be entering kindergarten this...
Mar 24, 2026
TRI-STATE FOOD BANK TO HOLD MOBILE DISTRIBUTION IN ALBION WEDNESDAY
The Tri-State Food Bank in Evansville is expanding its outreach this month by adding a Mobile Food Distribution event in Albion. Tomorrow (Wednesday, March 25th), the Tri-State Food Bank truck will be...
Mar 24, 2026
EASTER EGG HUNTS BRING SPRINGTIME FUN TO MT. ERIE AND ALBION
Families in Mt. Erie and Albion are invited to join in the springtime excitement as two festive Easter egg hunts are set to delight children and the community. Albion is gearing up for Bunny Palooza! ...
Mar 24, 2026