Author Archives: Mark Wells
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ARREST TWO OVER THE WEEKEND ON OUTSTANDING WARRANTS
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies over the weekend arrest two females on outstanding warrants. Mt. Vernon resident, 38-year-old Amanda L. French was arrested Sunday night for Theft, Unlawful Possession ...
May 12, 2025
CARMI RIFLE CLUB TO SPONSOR ANNUAL NRA DAY
Photo Caption: The Carmi Rifle Club will be sponsoring a NRA Day for men, women, and youths Sat. June 7th. NRA Instructor and Range Safety Officer, Mike Rowe, instructs a young shooter in the fun spor...
May 12, 2025
MCLEANSBORO CITY HALL TO HOST OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW (TUESDAY)
McLeansboro's new City Hall is now open for business at its new location, 603 East Market Street. The move from the previous West Main Street location was completed last Friday. To celebrate th...
May 12, 2025
MIKE BOST KICKS OFF RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN WITH TRUMP'S FULL ENDORSEMENT
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) officially announced his re-election bid Thursday evening at the Monroe County GOP Century Club Dinner, securing the backing of former President Donald Trump. Bos...
May 12, 2025
Micky Joe Mason, 68, of Flora
Micky Joe Mason, 68, of Flora passed away at 5:26PM on Friday May 9, 2025, at his home. He was born in Fairfield on April 8, 1957, to Leslie and Joyce (Stallings) Mason. Mick spent his career in the o...
May 12, 2025
Frances Ann McGee, age 77, of Louisville
Frances Ann McGee, age 77, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away Saturday morning, May 10, 2025, at the home of her daughter. She was born April 2, 1948, in Mason, the daughter of Charles and Gwendolin...
May 12, 2025
Matthew Brent Harper, 56, of Granite City, (Formerly of Fairfield)
Matthew Brent Harper, 56, of Granite City IL passed away at 11:25AM on Monday January 13, 2025, at his home. He was employed in the Steel Mills. Matthew was born in Fairfield on August 16, 1968, to Le...
May 12, 2025
Richard Ellsworth Lasswell, 85 of McLeansboro
Richard Ellsworth Lasswell, 85 of McLeansboro, Illinois passed away Saturday May 10, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Richard was born on March 6, 1940 to Byron and Vinet...
May 12, 2025
WAYNE CITY OFFICALS FLUSHING HYDRANTS BEGINNING TODAY (MONDAY)
Wayne City Utility workers will begin flushing hydrants starting today, May 12th through the 16th. There may be water pressure fluctuations and some discoloration due to this, but your water will be s...
May 12, 2025
Loyd H. Shelton, 90 of Fairfield
Loyd H. Shelton, 90 of Fairfield, passed away at 12 AM, Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Fairfield Senior Living and Rehab. Born on January 20, 1935, in Wayne County to Hulbert and Edna (Pierson) Shelton h...
May 12, 2025