Author Archives: Mark Wells

FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOLD EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CLASSES
Frontier Community College in Fairfield will hold Emergency Medical Technician classes beginning on Monday, January 13th and running through May 28th. Classes will be held on Mondays and Thursdays at ...
Mark Wells Dec 31, 2024

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REBUILD ILLINOIS PROGRAM UPDATE
The Illinois Department of Transportation continued to revitalize and modernize transportation and mobility across the state in 2024. Made possible by Governor JB Pritzkers historic, bipartisan Rebuil...
Mark Wells Dec 31, 2024

COVER CROP COFFEE SHOP EVENT TO BE HELD IN FAIRFIELD
The Wayne and Edwards County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an event called, Cover Crop Coffee Shop on Thursday, February 6th, from 8am to 12 Noon at the First Christian Church in Fair...
Mark Wells Dec 31, 2024

WEEKEND WEATHER ALERT: POTENTIAL WINTER STORM / WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR TODAY (TUESDAY)
With the weekend approaching, it's important to stay informed about the weather. The National Weather Service in Paducah has warned of a potential winter storm that could affect the area from Sunday i...
Mark Wells Dec 31, 2024

FLAGS AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF TROOPER CLAY CARNS
The Department of Central Management Services has received notification from Governor JB Pritzker regarding the Illinois Flag Display Act. All persons and entities covered by this act are instructed t...
Mark Wells Dec 31, 2024

CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR SAFE AND SMART
As 2024 comes to a close, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies are intensifying efforts to keep roads safe. The national "D...
Mark Wells Dec 31, 2024

GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SALES KICK OFF JANUARY 11TH
The Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois will launch their annual Girl Scout Cookie Program on January 11th. Scouts across the region will set up cookie booths, go door-to-door, and sell to friends and fa...
Mark Wells Dec 31, 2024

STATE OF ILLINOIS NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is monitoring large events of waterfowl mortality at numerous locations around the state now as test results received so far indicate "bird flu" is the cau...
Mark Wells Dec 31, 2024

CARMI WOMAN ARRESTED FOR CONCEALMENT OF A FUGITIVE
Carmi Police report just after 5 O'clock Friday afternoon, a Carmi woman came to the department to file a Criminal Damage to Property report. While at the police department, 25-year-old Savanna Bailey...
Mark Wells Dec 31, 2024

SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31ST
HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT BOYS BASKETBALL SCORES FROM MONDAY: AT PINCKNEYVILLE TOURNAMENT Christopher 50, Trico 17 (15th Place) Chester 55, Salem 43 (13th Place) Steeleville 59, Mt Carmel 40 (11th) Okawville...
Mark Wells Dec 31, 2024