Author Archives: Mark Wells

GRAYVILLE MAN ARRESTED IN EVANSVILLE ON DRUG CHARGES
54-year-old Robert Francis Humphrey of Grayville was arrested in Evansville last Wednesday on multiple drug-related charges. According to Vanderburgh County, Indiana jail records, Humphrey was taken i...
Mark Wells Mar 16, 2026

FCHS BOARD OF EDUCATION SET TO MEET NEXT THURSDAY, MARCH 19TH
The Fairfield Community High School Board is set to meet next Thursday, March 19th, at 6:00 p.m. for its regular monthly meeting. After the approval of the February meeting minutes and approval of bil...
Mark Wells Mar 16, 2026

LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPORTS FOR MONDAY, MARCH 16TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball vs. Newton at Veteran's Field 4:30 p.m. CANCELLED Lady Mules Softball vs. North Clay/Clay City at Southwest Park 4:30 p.m. CANCELLED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR...
Mark Wells Mar 16, 2026

WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE TO PRESENT ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA AT BRUBECK ARTS CENTER
The magic and wonder of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka is coming to life at the Brubeck Arts Center, as Wabash Valley College and the Wabash Valley Arts Council proudly present their upcoming community thea...
Mark Wells Mar 12, 2026

WAYNE COUNTY BOARD TO HOLD REGULAR MEETING NEXT THURSDAY; FIRE DISTRICT APPOINTMENT AND HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON AGENDA
The Wayne County Board will meet for its regular monthly meeting tonight at 7:00 PM in the upstairs courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse. The meeting will open with prayer, the Pledge of Allegianc...
Mark Wells Mar 12, 2026

WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU TO HOST "HOWL AT THE MOON" DUELING PIANOS NIGHT IN FAIRFIELD
The Wayne County Farm Bureau is excited to announce the return of the popular Howl at the Moon performers for a one-night-only show on Saturday, March 14th in Fairfield. This event promises a unique n...
Mark Wells Mar 12, 2026

FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOLDS ANNUAL DINNER MEETING; LOCAL BUSINESSES HONORED
The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce held the 2026 Annual Dinner Meeting last night at the Willow Creek Venue, located on Highway 45 south of Fairfield. The evening began with a happy hour at 5pm with ap...
Mark Wells Mar 10, 2026

CISNE FFA MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN PARLIMENTARY PROCEDURE AND CONDUCT OF CHAPTER MEETINGS
Cisne FFA members Allison Shannon, Aidyn Dickey, Kenzie Alvis, Kadence Hyder, Esme Krupp, and Becca King finished as the 2nd place varsity team at the Section 23 Parliamentary Procedure Leadership Dev...
Mark Wells Mar 10, 2026

WABASH COUNTY SHERIFF NAMED ILLINOIS SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
Wabash County Sheriff Derek Morgan has been named President of the Illinois Sheriff's Association. He received the title earlier this month at the 2026 Sheriff's Winter Conference. Sheriff Morgan is a...
Mark Wells Mar 10, 2026

EARLY VOTING BEGINS FOR ILLINOIS GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION
Early voting for the upcoming General Primary Election in Illinois begins today (Thursday) and continues through March 16th, the day before the Primary Election on March 17th. Registered voters can ca...
Mark Wells Mar 10, 2026