Author Archives: Mark Wells
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSING ON NEW INTERSTATE-64 BRIDGE OVER WABASH RIVER
The new Interstate-64 bridge over the Wabash River near Grayville is steadily taking shape, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. Officials report that half of the support piers are ...
Mar 20, 2026
2026 ILLINOIS FISHING LICENSES NOW ON SALE AS 2025 LICENSES SET TO EXPIRE
Illinois anglers are reminded that all 2025 fishing licenses will expire on March 31st. New licenses for the 2026 fishing season are now available for purchase, granting access to the state's abundant...
Mar 20, 2026
WAYNE AND CLAY COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS ANNOUNCE SPRING TREE SALE
The Wayne and Clay County Soil and Water Conservation Districts are now accepting orders for their annual spring tree sale. Residents have the opportunity to choose from a wide selection of evergreens...
Mar 20, 2026
LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Wayne City at Edwards County HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Wayne City at Edwards County AREA SP...
Mar 20, 2026
Lewis Lee "Lewie" Gage, 74, of Dahlgren
Lewis Lee "Lewie" Gage, 74, of Dahlgren, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born September 15, 1951 ...
Mar 19, 2026
Tongsuk "Dolly" Romine, 82, of Sims
Tongsuk "Dolly" Romine, 82, of Sims, passed away at 11:49AM on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at her home. She had been a homemaker. Dolly was born in Thailand on January 1, 1944, to Peem Saengchan and Mu...
Mar 19, 2026
WAYNE-WHITE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE OFFERS TEN $500 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
Wayne-White Electric Cooperative is once again giving high school seniors who live on Wayne-White Electric lines a chance to win a $500 scholarship. The cooperative will award ten $500 scholarships th...
Mar 19, 2026
NORTH WAYNE CUSD #200 BOARD APPROVES PERSONNEL CHANGES, MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS, AND NEW BUSINESS IN MARCH MEETING
The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 Board of Education met Wednesday night at Cisne Middle School. During the meeting, the board approved several items on the consent agenda, including...
Mar 19, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S MERIT COMMISSION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FULL-TIME CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
The Wayne County Sheriff's Merit Commission is now accepting applications for the position of full-time Correctional Officer, aiming to establish a hiring list that will remain valid for two years or ...
Mar 19, 2026
CUMBERLAND COUNTY JUDGE ASSIGNED TO PRESIDE OVER PEOPLE VS. DARREN HAYS IN WHITE COUNTY
The case against Darren Hays will remain in White County, but a judge from outside the county has been appointed to oversee the proceedings. Following the arrest of Darren Hays, White County Judge T. ...
Mar 19, 2026