Author Archives: Mark Wells

23RD ANNUAL HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION DINNER SET FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD
The Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation is hosting its 23rd Annual Foundation Dinner Gala on Saturday, November 23rd, at the Hamilton County Senior High School. The event will begin with seating and...
Mark Wells Nov 06, 2024

JOHNSONVILLE RURITAN CLUB TO HOST SOUP SUPPER-CHRISTMAS AUCTION SATURDAY
The Johnsonville Ruritan Club is hosting a soup supper and Christmas auction on Saturday, November 9th, at the Johnsonville Ruritan Building. The soup supper begins at 5 PM and will feature a variety ...
Mark Wells Nov 06, 2024
Gregory L. Burgess, 70, of Golden Gate
70 year old Golden Gate resident, Gregory L. Burgess passed away peacefully Monday, November 4, 2024 surrounded by love in his cherished log cabin along the little Wabash River. Greg's profound love o...
Mark Wells Nov 06, 2024
John W. Reeves, 87, of Fairfield
87 year old Fairfield resident, John W. Reeves passed away at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, Illinois on Thursday, October 17, 2024. John was born on October 28, 1936 in rural Burnt Prairie...
Mark Wells Nov 06, 2024

2024 WAYNE COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS
For the COMPLETE election results for Wayne County, click on the link below: WAYNE COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS 2024
Mark Wells Nov 06, 2024

2024 EDWARDS COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS
For the COMPLETE election results from Edwards County, click on the link below: EDWARDS COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS 2024
Mark Wells Nov 06, 2024

EDWARDS COUNTY CIRCUIT JUDGE MICHAEL VALENTINE DEAD, ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ZONE 8 HANDLING INVESTIGATION ALONG WITH EDWARDS COUNTY CORONER
The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation, Zone 8 was requested by the Edwards County Sheriff Department to assist with a death investigation that occurred on November 5th at approx...
Mark Wells Nov 06, 2024

2024 GENERAL ELECTION HIGHLIGHTS FROM TUESDAY
The 2024 General Election is now history. In Wayne County, there were no races of interest and those running unopposed were all elected to office including Circuit Clerk, Georgiana Fletcher; Coroner, ...
Mark Wells Nov 06, 2024

SOCIAL MEDIA SITE, INSTAGRAM WILL HAVE NEW FEATURES TO HELP PROTECT TEENS
Instagram is introducing new features designed to protect teens from sextortion scams, where scammers threaten to share intimate photos unless they receive payment. Parent company Meta plans to implem...
Mark Wells Nov 06, 2024

SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: CLASS 1A SECTIONAL TUESDAY AT COBDEN: Edwards County over Trico in 2 sets 25-9, 25-21 NCOE over Sesser-Valier in 2 sets 25-8, 25-4 Edwards County faces NCOE for the Sectional C...
Mark Wells Nov 06, 2024