Author Archives: Mark Wells

Faye F. Driggers, 93, of Carmi passed away on January 18, 2025, at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL. She was born on November 27, 1931, in Dogtown, the daughter of Mark and Ruby (Burris) Frashier. Fay...

Bob F. Green, 96, of Ellery, passed away at Villas of Holly Brook in Mt. Carmel, Illinois at 8:35 a.m. on Monday, January 27, 2025. He was a lifelong farmer, operating a livestock and grain farm. Bob ...

State Senator Terri Bryant, alongside two colleagues, is championing a new legislative proposal aimed at improving cooperation between Illinois law enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement ...

Fairfield Community High School will be the host to the Black Diamond Wrestling Duals tonight in the Mule Barn. Doors open at 4pm, weigh-in at 4:30pm with wrestling starting at 5pm. Admission to the e...

Fred William Bond, 79, formerly of Fairfield passed away at 9:40AM on Sunday January 26, 2025, at Bridges Assisted Living in Mission TX. He had worked for the Department of Rehabilitation Services of ...

  Wayne City High School has selected their Senior Of The Month for January. Kenna Anselment, daughter of Gregory & Samantha Anselment is involved in numerous activities at Wayne City High Sc...

Fairfield Walmart is currently undergoing a significant renovation project, estimated to cost up to $1.2 million. Submitted plans to the City of Fairfield indicate that the renovations will focus on n...

The Illinois State Treasurer's Office recently announced that they have returned nearly $299 million in missing funds in 2024, according to Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Through the I-CASH program, over...

The Illinois Petroleum Resources Board has announced the 4th Annual Illinois Basin Celebration. The Oilfield Worker Appreciation Day is set for Thursday, February 27th, at the 404 Seed Station in Carm...

The Annual Dinner Meeting of The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2025. During the meeting, the Business of the Year and Community Service Award will be presented. &...