Author Archives: Mark Wells

BOIL ORDER LIFTED FOR FAIRFIELD AREA BETWEEN CLARENCE AVENUE AND AIRPORT ROAD
The City of Fairfield has announced that the boil order previously in effect for residents and businesses located between Clarence Avenue and Airport Road has been officially lifted. The announcement ...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

CHASE SHELTON RECOGNIZED AS STATE FFA PROFICIENCY WINNER
Chase Shelton, from Edwards County High School was selected recently as the State FFA Proficiency Winner in Forage Production. Chase Shelton is a member of the Edwards County FFA Chapter of the Illino...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

BLUE POINT CHURCH TO HOST SENIOR GROCERY GIVEAWAY THURSDAY
Blue Point Church, located north and west of Cisne, will hold a Senior Grocery Giveaway this Thursday, March 26th, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the church. The event is free for anyone age 60 and ...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

BONE GAP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HOLD ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ FUNDRAISER
The Bone Gap Volunteer Fire Department will have their annual chicken BBQ fundraiser on Saturday, March 28th beginning at 4pm at the Bone Gap Firehouse. The event will feature a menu of 1/2 BBQ chicke...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

YOUTH INVITED TO KITCHEN SKILLATHON COMPETITION IN ALBION
Youth ages 8-18 from Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties are invited to showcase their kitchen know-how at the upcoming Kitchen Skillathon. This fun and educational competition wil...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT OCCUPANT RESTRAINT ENFORCEMENT PATROLS IN CLAY AND WAYNE COUNTIES
Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Lieutenant Bruce Waggoner, has announced that ISP will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Clay and Wayne counties during April. The...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

ILLINOIS SPRING TROUT FISHING SEASON TO OPEN APRIL 4 AT 58 LOCATIONS
The 2026 Illinois spring trout fishing season is set to open on Saturday, April 4th, at 58 ponds, lakes, and streams across the state, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)....
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

LOCAL AND AREA SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 24TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys JV Baseball at Nashville 4:30pm Mules Boys Tennis vs. Casey-Westfield at Lakeside Courts 4:30pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Wayne ...
Mark Wells Mar 24, 2026

FAIRFIELD TO HOST ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT MARCH 28TH AT LEO FRENCH PARK
The City of Fairfield and the Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Easter Egg Hunt at Leo French Park on Saturday, March 28th. Festivities begin at 11:00 AM and run until 2:30 PM, featuring the ...
Mark Wells Mar 23, 2026

EASTER EGG HUNT SET FOR CISNE PARK ON MARCH 28TH
Families are invited to join in the fun at the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Cisne Park on Saturday, March 28th beginning at 10:00 a.m. Children will have the chance to search for colorful eggs in designa...
Mark Wells Mar 23, 2026