Author Archives: Mark Wells

CISNE FIREWORKS PORKBURGER SALE SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 26TH
The Cisne Volunteer Fireman Fireworks Committee will be having a Pork Burger Sale on Saturday, April 26th on the parking lot of Country Financial in Cisne. Pork Burgers will go on sale around 10:00 am...
Mark Wells Apr 21, 2025

CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL TO HOST DRUG TAKE BACK DAY PROGRAM
Clay County Hospital will serve as the drop-off location for the Clay County Prescription Drug Take-Back program on Saturday, April 26th, from 10 AM to 1 PM. This event is part of the National ...
Mark Wells Apr 21, 2025

BENEFIT COOKOUT FOR MATTHEW BURKE FAMILY SET FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH
A benefit cookout in the memory of Matthew Burke will be held Saturday, April 26th on the Save A Lot parking lot in Fairfield starting at 11am. Matt leaves behind 4 children, two that are special need...
Mark Wells Apr 21, 2025

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCING NIGHTTIME ENFORCEMENT PATROLS ACROSS WAYNE, EFFINGHAM AND MARION COUNTIES DURING MAY
Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas, announces the ISP will conduct Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols in Effingham, Marion, and Wayne counties during May. NITE pat...
Mark Wells Apr 21, 2025

Danny Warren, age 84, of Xenia
Danny Warren, age 84, of Xenia, IL, passed away on March 1, 2025. A visitation will be held from 9 until 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Brown Christian Church, Kinmundy, followed from 11 a.m....
Mark Wells Apr 21, 2025

FOUR DEAD IN SMALL PLANE CRASH NEAR MATTOON, ILLINOIS
A tragic plane crash near Mattoon, Illinois, claimed the lives of four people on Saturday, according to the Illinois State Police. The accident occurred around 10:15 a.m. on County Road 1400N in Trill...
Mark Wells Apr 21, 2025

SEVERE WEATHER THREAT FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS HAS EXPIRED, RIVER STAGES ACCORDING TO THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The severe weather threat for most of Southern Illinois late Sunday night into early this morning has expired. Severe Thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued for the region with a Tornado Warnin...
Mark Wells Apr 21, 2025

INDIANA MOVES TO STUDY ANNEXATION OF RURAL ILLINOIS COUNTIES
The Indiana Senate has approved a bill to establish the 'Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission,' which will examine the possibility of bringing 33 rural Illinois counties into Indiana. Many ...
Mark Wells Apr 21, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING RECAP FOR APRIL
The Wayne County Democratic Party held their monthly meeting Wednesday, April 16th at the Wayne County Courthouse with 7 members present. Members were briefed on various meetings & activities that...
Mark Wells Apr 21, 2025

SPORTS FOR MONDAY, APRIL 21ST
TODAY AT FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Lady Mules Track @ Benton 4pm Mules Baseball vs North Clay @ Veterans Field 4:30pm TWO AREA COACHES STEP DOWN From Randy Olson of AreaSports.net Two separate boys sports...
Mark Wells Apr 21, 2025