Author Archives: Mark Wells
John Robert Griswold, 47, of Fairfield
47 year old Fairfield resident, John Robert Griswold passed away in Lawrence, Michigan from a tragic drowning accident on Thursday, April 3, 2025. John was born in Festus, Missouri on July 15, 1977 to...
Apr 11, 2025
NATIVE AMERICAN MASCOT BAN CLEARS THE ILLINOIS HOUSE, HEADS TO SENATE
Schools across Illinois such as Lawrenceville, Wayne City, Johnston City, DuQuoin, Casey-Westfield, Trenton-Wesclin, and Steeleville would have to change their team name, mascot and logo, if HB 1237 p...
Apr 11, 2025
TWO FAIRFIELD POLICE OFFICERS PARTICIPATING IN THE CHARITY BOXING EVENT, GUNS & HOSES AT FORD CENTER IN EVANSVILLE TOMORROW (SATURDAY) NIGHT
Two members of the Fairfield Police Department, Dane Horton and Daniel Hopper will be participating in the charity boxing event, Guns & Hoses to be held at The Ford Center in downtown Evansville t...
Apr 11, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION RELEASES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR 2025-2026
The Wayne County Retired Teachers' Association is excited to offer a $500 scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year. This scholarship is aimed at encouraging young individuals in our county who are pu...
Apr 11, 2025
BLUE POINT CHURCH SET TO HOLD BLOOD DRIVE
Blue Point Free Will Baptist Church is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive at The Link Gymnasium, 1141 County Road 1975 N, Cisne, on Tuesday, April 15th, from noon to 6 p.m. To schedule a...
Apr 11, 2025
FOOD DISTRIBUTION EVENT COMING TO CLAY COUNTY APRIL 14TH
The Eastern Illinois Foodbank will be hosting a Foodmobile distribution in Clay County on Monday, April 14th, providing food assistance to families in need. Attendees should bring their own boxes or b...
Apr 11, 2025
SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 11TH
TODAY AT FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL The Mules track meet at Olney today has been moved up to a 3pm start. JV Mules Baseball at Hamilton Co. 4:30pm GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL SCORES FROM THURSDAY Fairfield ...
Apr 11, 2025
Geneva J. Klaffer, 84, of Fairfield
Geneva J. Klaffer, 84, of Fairfield, IL, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Wabash Senior Living in Carmi, IL. Geneva was born May 11, 1940, in White County, IL, to Pleasant and Geneva (Gibbs) V...
Apr 10, 2025
Dorothy Ann Pollard, 87, of Carmi
Dorothy Ann Pollard, 87, of Carmi, Illinois, sadly passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Dunedin, Florida. She was born in Thackeray, Illinois, on July 20, 1937, the daughter of Andrew and Violet...
Apr 10, 2025
FAIRFIELD POLICE MAKE TWO ARRESTS, ALSO SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR FULL-TIME DISPATCHER
Fairfield Police arrest two individuals in two separate incidents. Tuesday around 10:30pm, police arrested Edward A. Riley, 41 of Fairfield for retail theft. Riley was located in the 1200 block of Ill...
Apr 10, 2025