Author Archives: Mark Wells

I-24 OHIO RIVER BRIDGE REHAB PROJECT BEGINS TODAY (MONDAY)
For anyone traveling southbound toward the Kentucky-Illinois State Line, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announces that work zone lane restrictions on the I-24 Ohio River Bridge in Me...
Mark Wells Mar 03, 2025

RESIDENTIAL FIRE CLAIMS THE LIFE OF A WAYNE CITY MAN
Wayne City Fire Department and Wayne City Ambulance personnel responded to a report of an attached garage on fire Sunday morning at 12:07 at 285 County Road 400 East southwest of Wayne City. Fire Chie...
Mark Wells Mar 03, 2025
FORMER NBA PLAYER TO SPEAK AT CENTER ST SCHOOL ON ADDICTION AND RECOVERY
The Regional Office of Education #20 presents "Prevention Starts With All" a community presentation for adults ONLY with guest speaker and former NBA player, Chris Herren on Wednesday, March 12...
Mark Wells Mar 03, 2025

BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE-EAST NAMES ALL CONFERENCE SELECTIONS IN BOYS BASKETBALL
Two Fairfield Mules and two Edwards Co. Lions Boy's Basketball players have been named to the Black Diamond Conference-East Team. Justice Dagg and Brayton Robertson from the Mules were selected along ...
Mark Wells Mar 03, 2025

SUPREME COURT DECLINES TO REVIEW ABORTION CLINIC 'BUBBLE ZONE' ORDINANCE IN CARBONDALE
The U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to review a case regarding a Carbondale ordinance that created a buffer zone between anti-abortion activists and individuals seeking reproductive care. This de...
Mark Wells Mar 03, 2025

NEW PROGRAM THROUGH ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OFFERS INCENTIVES FOR COVER CROPS
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has launched a new program offering cost-share and financial incentives for producers and landowners who are new to using cover crops or who implement tec...
Mark Wells Mar 03, 2025

EPA UPHOLDS E15 RULE
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has confirmed its previous decision allowing year-round E15 sales in eight Midwest states, including Illinois, starting April 28th. In response to...
Mark Wells Mar 03, 2025

SPORTS FOR MONDAY, MARCH 3RD
BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE-EAST NAMES ALL CONFERENCE SELECTIONS IN BOYS BASKETBALL Two Fairfield Mules and two Edwards Co. Lions Boy's Basketball players have been named to the Black Diamond Conference-...
Mark Wells Mar 03, 2025
Connie Sue Loyd, 73 of Carmi
Connie Sue Loyd, 73 of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at her home. She was born on Wednesday, January 16, 1952, in Carmi, the daughter of Paul and Genevieve (Baker) Kingery. On Ap...
Mark Wells Mar 02, 2025
Sandra Kay (Biehl) Mock, 80 of Flora
Once upon a time, on a cold January 4, 1945, in a land called Noble, Illinois, our world was blessed with the birth of Sandra Kay Biehl. Raymond and Ina (Fulk) Biehl were proud parents to Sandra and h...
Mark Wells Mar 02, 2025