Author Archives: Mark Wells

FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADN MEETING SET FOR TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Frontier Community College is hosting its final Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Application Meeting tomorrow from 3:00 to 4:00 PM in Cox Hall, Room 127. Attendance is mandatory for all applicants to...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2025

HISTORIC BARN DESTROYED IN JEFFERSON COUNTY FIRE
A 30 by 40-foot wooden barn, believed to date back to the late 1800s, was completely destroyed in an early Sunday morning fire in Jefferson County. Fire officials reported that the blaze occurr...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2025

U.S. MARSHALS CAPTURE WANTED INDIANA MAN AT ROAD RANGER IN GRAYVILLE
This past Wednesday evening, US Marshals, aided by local law enforcement, successfully apprehended a wanted Indiana man , 40-year-old Justin Walters at the Road Ranger in Grayville. Walters was...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2025

CLAY COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR OPEN JUDGESHIP
Clay County State's Attorney Phillip Givens has officially announced his Republican candidacy for the at-large judgeship in the 4th Judicial Circuit for the 2026 election. This position has become ava...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2025

COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
The Wayne County Farm Bureau is accepting applications for our 2025 Community Impact Grant. Proposals will be accepted through this Saturday, March 1st. The submitting organization or individual must ...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2025

FAIRFIELD ROTARY CLUB AWARDING FOUR SCHOLARSHIPS TO FCHS GRADUATING SENIORS
The Fairfield Rotary Club will be awarding up to four (4) $750.00 one-time scholarships to Fairfield Community High School graduating seniors who intend to enroll in a post-secondary educational progr...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2025

FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL FFA CHAPTER HOLDING TWO EVENTS IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL FFA WEEK FROM LAST WEEK
Fairfield Community High School FFA will be holding two events this week in celebration of National Week last week. The events were moved to this week due to cold weather advisories. The events includ...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERING REWARD FOR DAMAGE TO SIMS COMMUNITY CENTER
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for the person or persons who damaged the Community Center in Sims. A broken pane glass on the front door was discovered, caller advised it would of hap...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2025

WAYNE CITY SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION HOLD FEBRUARY MEETING
The Wayne City Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, recognizing the achievements of several students and teams. The Board acknowledged the junior high cheerleaders...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2025

14TH ANNUAL 14 CENT FARMER'S SHARE BREAKFAST SCHEDULED AT THE EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU
The 14th Annual "Farmer's Share Breakfast" returns to Albion. The breakfast is being sponsored by the Edwards County Farm Bureau and the Edwards County FFA. It will be held on Sat...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2025