Author Archives: Mark Wells

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. ...
Mark Wells Mar 19, 2026

KNOX COUNTY, INDIANA MAN ARRESTED IN GRAYVILLE AFTER RECKLESS DRIVING REPORT LEADS TO MULTIPLE CHARGES
A Knox County, Indiana man is in custody in White County, Illinois following a Tuesday afternoon arrest by Grayville Police. The incident began just after 4:30 p.m. when officers responded to reports ...
Mark Wells Mar 19, 2026

VILLAGE OF CISNE OFFERS FLEXIBILITY ON MARCH GAS BILL PAYMENTS AMID HIGH COSTS
In response to higher-than-normal natural gas bills due to recent extreme cold and rising gas prices, the Village of Cisne will not charge penalties on March gas bills, according to Village Collector ...
Mark Wells Mar 19, 2026

NEW HOPE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION DATE
New Hope School has announced that Kindergarten registration will be held on Friday, March 27th from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This registration is for all students who will be entering kindergarten this...
Mark Wells Mar 19, 2026

GROFF LIBRARY GANGS OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS EVENT
The Groff Library invites the public to an exciting and informative evening as author Troy Taylor presents "Gangs of Southern Illinois: Blood, Bullets & Booze." The event will take place on Tuesda...
Mark Wells Mar 19, 2026

JIMMY & ROSEMARY COX FOUNDATION CONTINUES MISSION TO SUPPORT WAYNE COUNTY STUDENTS
The Jimmy & Rosemary Cox Foundation is dedicated to making Wayne County a better place to live. Established in 2018 through the generous vision of Rosemary Cox and her late husband, Jimmy, the fou...
Mark Wells Mar 19, 2026

HYUNDAI HALTS SALES OF 2026 PALISADE SUVS, ANNOUNCES RECALL AFTER FATAL OHIO INCIDENT
Hyundai has announced a halt in sales of certain 2026 Palisade SUVs following the tragic death of a two-year-old girl in Ohio earlier this month. The automaker is preparing a recall due to an issue wi...
Mark Wells Mar 19, 2026

FCHS BOARD OF EDUCATION SET TO MEET TONIGHT (THURSDAY)
The Fairfield Community High School Board is set to meet tonight (Thursday) at 6:00 p.m. for its regular monthly meeting. After the approval of the February meeting minutes and approval of bills, the ...
Mark Wells Mar 19, 2026

TRI-STATE FOOD BANK TO HOLD MOBILE DISTRIBUTION IN ALBION ON MARCH 25TH
The Tri-State Food Bank in Evansville is expanding its outreach this month by adding a Mobile Food Distribution event in Albion. On Wednesday, March 25th, the Tri-State Food Bank truck will be at The ...
Mark Wells Mar 19, 2026

WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU AWARDS 2026 4-H PROJECT GRANTS TO 14 LOCAL YOUTH
The Wayne County Farm Bureau has announced that 14 Wayne County 4-H members have been selected to receive 2026 4-H Project Grants, with a total of $1,765 awarded. The grants are designed to encourage ...
Mark Wells Mar 19, 2026