Author Archives: Mark Wells
COUNTY LINE QUAIL FOREVER TO HOST 5TH ANNUAL BANQUET IN FAIRFIELD SATURDAY
Conservation supporters and community members are invited to the 5th Annual County Line Quail Forever Banquet, benefiting Clay and Wayne Counties. The event will take place on Saturday, March 21st at ...
Mar 17, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO HOLD PRESCHOOL ROUND-UP AND FREE SCREENINGS WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
The Edwards County School District is conducting a preschool round-up for children from birth to 5 years old who are not yet enrolled in public schools and will not be eligible for Kindergarten in the...
Mar 17, 2026
FRIENDS OF FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOLD SPRING BOOK AND BAKE SALE SATURDAY
The Friends of the Fairfield Public Library will host their annual spring book and bake sale on Saturday, March 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at the library, located at 300 Sou...
Mar 17, 2026
CHICKEN DINNER FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT WAYNE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT SET FOR SUNDAY
The Wayne City Fire Department will host a Chicken Dinner fundraiser on Sunday, March 22nd from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the Wayne City Fire Department, located at 302 North Main, Wayne City. This ev...
Mar 17, 2026
LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball at Grayville CANCELLED Lady Mules Softball at Grayville CANCELLED Mules Boys Tennis vs. Carterville POSTPONED to Wednesday, March 25th HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BA...
Mar 17, 2026
EARLY VOTING ENDS TODAY AT COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICES IN THE AREA
Today marks the final opportunity for area residents to cast their ballots early ahead of the upcoming election. Here locally, the Wayne County Clerk's Office is open for early voting until 6:00 PM to...
Mar 16, 2026
PRIMARY ELECTION SET FOR TUESDAY WITH KEY LOCAL AND STATEWIDE RACES
Voters across the region will head to the polls tomorrow (Tuesday) for the primary election, with several important local and statewide races on the ballot. Locally, Shari Winter, Ryan Best, and Tom W...
Mar 16, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ARRESTS MT. VERNON MAN ON WARRANT
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 35-year-old Blake Lane of Mt. Vernon on Sunday afternoon. Lane was taken into custody on a Wayne County failure to appear warrant on an original charge o...
Mar 16, 2026
FAIRFIELD TO HOST CITY WIDE YARD SALES ON APRIL 25TH
Bargain hunters and treasure seekers will have plenty to look forward to as Fairfield prepares to host its annual City Wide Yard Sales on Saturday, April 25th. Organized by the Fairfield Chamber of Co...
Mar 16, 2026
WABASH GENERAL HOSPITAL CELEBRATES GROWTH AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT AT ALBION MEDICAL CLINIC OPEN HOUSE
Wabash General Hospital (WGH) welcomed patients and community members last Thursday during an open house and patient appreciation event at its Albion Medical Clinic, highlighting the facility's growth...
Mar 16, 2026