Author Archives: Mark Wells

BLUE POINT FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH HOSTING FUNDRAISER DINNER FOR MELISSA MATTHEWS
The Blue Point Free Will Baptist Church will be hosting a Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction for Melissa Matthews on Saturday, March 15th from 4pm to 6:30pm or until sold out. Melissa was diagnosed w...
Mark Wells Feb 11, 2025

JOHNSONVILLE RURITAN BUILDING HOSTING FISH FRY FOR UNION GROVE YOUTH CAMP
Union Grove Youth Camp will be holding a Fish Fry Fundraiser on Saturday,. February 22nd from 5pm to 7pm at the Johnsville Rurtitan building. Fried fish or BBQ,Hashbrown casserole, baked beans,...
Mark Wells Feb 11, 2025

Brenda White, 67, of Maunie
Brenda White, 67, of Maunie passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Heart to Heart Hospice in Evansville, IN. She was born in Evansville, IN on June 12, 1957 the daughter of Virginia Lee (Washingto...
Mark Wells Feb 11, 2025
Joe Alan Murphy, 46, of Carmi
Joe Alan Murphy, 46, of Carmi, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025. He was born on March 16, 1978, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, the son of Roy and Carolyn S. (Rumsey) Murphy. Joe attended Brownsville...
Mark Wells Feb 11, 2025
Larry E. Wieneke, 83 of Fairfield
Larry E. Wieneke, 83 of Fairfield, passed away at 2:27 AM, Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Born on February 16, 1941, in Grantsburg, IL, to Edward and Leatrice (Robinson) Wie...
Mark Wells Feb 11, 2025

FAIRFIELD ATTORNEY APPOINTED WAYNE COUNTY RESIDENT JUDGE
Fairfield Attorney, Matt Vaughn has been appointed as the Resident Judge of Wayne County, a position that became vacant following Judge Michael Molt's retirement. The Illinois Supreme Court announced ...
Mark Wells Feb 11, 2025

CARMI MAN KILLED AS THE RESULT OF A PEDESTRIAN-TRAIN ACCIDENT MONDAY
A Monday morning train accident ended with one pedestrian dead. White County authorities have identified the victim as 46-year-old Joe A. Murphy who was pronounced dead at the scene according to the W...
Mark Wells Feb 11, 2025

THREADS OF HOPE TRAINING OFFERING FREE VIRTUAL TRAINING TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IMPACTED BY SUBSTANCE USE LOSS
Circle of Care, a statewide initiative dedicated to supporting families experiencing grief and loss due to substance use related death, is proud to announce the launch of the Threads of Hope Training....
Mark Wells Feb 11, 2025

STATE OF ILLINOIS NEWS
President Donald Trump is granting a full pardon to former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. The pardon comes nearly five years after Trump commuted his prison sentence. Trump said it was his honor t...
Mark Wells Feb 11, 2025

SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH
Fairfield Mules Boys Basketball tonight at The Mule Barn on Jed Foster Court as the Mules play Hamilton Co. 3 levels of play with the Freshman/Sophomore game at 5pm followed by the JV and Varsity game...
Mark Wells Feb 11, 2025