Author Archives: Mark Wells
Danny L. McGrew, age 75, of Xenia
Danny L. McGrew, age 75, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away early April 24, 2025, at his home. He was born May 15, 1949, in Flora, the son of Herschel Edward "H.E." and Dorothy (Watson) McGrew. He was un...
Apr 25, 2025
Linda Alice Boyd, age 77, of Clay City
Linda Alice Boyd, age 77, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her home. She was born November 3, 1947, in rural Louisville, the daughter of John and Ruby Althea (Smith) W...
Apr 25, 2025
Joseph "Joe" Franklin Hosick, Jr, 76 of Enfield
Joseph "Joe" Franklin Hosick, Jr.,76 of Enfield born on May 13, 1948, in Eldorado, Illinois, joined his parents, Joseph and Zella Hosick, on April 4, 2025. Joe, whose infectious laugh filled the room,...
Apr 24, 2025
Thomas "Tom" Leslie Prince age 74, of Mcleansboro
Thomas "Tom" Leslie Prince age 74 of McLeansboro passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Silver Fox Senior Living surrounded by his loving family and pastor Jacob Gray. Thomas was born March 18, 1951...
Apr 24, 2025
FOUR FAIRFIELD RESIDENTS ARRESTED BY FAIRFIELD POLICE IN SEPARATE INCIDENTS
51-year-old Misty R. White of Fairfield was arrested by Fairfield Police on April 15th around 5pm in the 300 block of SW 10th St. White was wanted on a Wayne County Failure to Appear Warrant for opera...
Apr 24, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT BUSY, THREE ARRESTED AND TWO FAIRFIELD RESIDENTS CITED FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATION
After a lengthy investigation by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, an arrest has been made. Cody J. Yard (32) of West Frankfort was arrested on Wednesday for the charge of Aggravated Home Repair Frau...
Apr 24, 2025
WINE & ARTS FESTIVAL SET FOR MAY 10TH AT THE WAYNE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Fairfield is gearing up for an exciting celebration this spring. On Saturday, May 10th, the Fairfield Rotary Club will host the 2025 Wine & Arts Festival at the Wayne County Fairgrounds from 10am ...
Apr 24, 2025
FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MET LAST (WEDNESDAY) NIGHT, NEW BOARD MEMBERS SEATED
The Fairfield Community High School (FCHS) Board of Education held its regular meeting last (Wednesday) night during which several important actions were taken. The meeting included the administration...
Apr 24, 2025
NORTH WAYNE SCHOOL UNIT DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES CONSENT AGENDA AND TAKES KEY ACTIONS
During their recent meeting, the North Wayne Unit School District Board of Education unanimously approved several items on the consent agenda. These included the minutes from the March 19th regular me...
Apr 24, 2025
SECRETARY OF STATE GIANNOULIAS ISSUES $1.3 MILLION TO SUPPORT ILLINOIS SCHOOL LIBRARIES
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias has announced the allocation of over $1.3 million in grants to 2,484 public school libraries across Illinois. These grants, awarded an...
Apr 24, 2025