Author Archives: Mark Wells
Teresa Ellen Maguire, 74, formerly of Fairfield
Teresa Ellen Maguire, 74, formerly of Fairfield passed away at 7:10AM on Monday November4, 2024 at Sunrise Senior Living in Crystal Lake IL. She had retired from teaching at FCHS. Teresa was born in O...
Mark Wells Nov 05, 2024

BOIL WATER ORDER IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF GRAYVILLE
The City of Grayville has declared a boil water advisory for the entire town due to a significant water leak in the downtown area. City officials have shut down the water wells to address the issue. O...
Mark Wells Nov 05, 2024

ELECTION DAY, POLLS OPEN UNTIL 7PM TONIGHT
Today is Election Day and despite there are no races of interest in the county, Wayne County Clerk, Liz Ann Woodrow says that her office has been very busy with early voting as voting is heavy and thi...
Mark Wells Nov 05, 2024

FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TO HOST VETERANS DAY COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH
Each year, Fairfield Memorial Hospital recognizes and appreciates all Veterans who have fought for our freedom. Therefore, in honor of their service, Fairfield Memorial Hospital wishes to offer a day ...
Mark Wells Nov 05, 2024

COX HONORS MOTHER BY AWARDING FCC NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
Front Row L to R: Curtlyn Hayes, Tiffany Hughes, and Dakota Stecyk Back Row L to R: Rebecca Young, Luke Harl - FCC Foundation President, Rachel Ewing CNO of FMH, Jerry Cox, Julie Bullard - Allied Heal...
Mark Wells Nov 05, 2024

SECRET SANTA FORMS FOR WAYNE COUNTY NOW AVAILABLE AT HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The Secret Santa committee based out of the Fairfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church would like to remind the community that forms are now available at the Wayne County Health Department if you wish t...
Mark Wells Nov 05, 2024

SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PLANS FOR NEW REMOTE APPEARANCE PILOT PROJECT
Pictured (Left to Right Standing): Chief Judge Melissa Morgan; Second Circuit Judge Matthew Hartrich; Supervising Senior Program Manager, Access to Justice Division, Sarah Song; Deputy Director, Acces...
Mark Wells Nov 05, 2024

GOVERNOR'S BUDGET OFFICE PROJECT S LARGE DEFICIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
The Illinois Economic and Fiscal Policy Report indicates a significant budget challenge for fiscal year 2026, with a projected shortfall of $3.2 billion. The Governor's Office of Management and Budget...
Mark Wells Nov 05, 2024

SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: CLASS 1A SECTIONAL TONIGHT (TUESDAY) AT COBDEN: NCOE vs Sesser-Valier @ 6pm Edwards County vs Trico @ 7pm CLASS 2A SECTIONAL TONIGHT (TUESDAY) AT FAIRFIELD: Pinckneyville vs Ne...
Mark Wells Nov 05, 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 05, 2024