Author Archives: Mark Wells

HUNTERS FEEDING ILLINOIS RETURNS FOR ITS THIRD SEASON
The Illinois Deer Donation Program returns for its third donation season as "Hunters Feeding Illinois." The name change is a reflection of an expanded partnership among Feeding Illinois, Southern Illi...
Mark Wells Oct 16, 2024
Daniel L. Johnson, age 73, of Flora
Daniel L. Johnson, age 73, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Monday morning, October 14, 2024, at his home. He was born January 5, 1951, in Flora, the son of Leon B. and Edna Mae (Henson) Johnson....
Mark Wells Oct 16, 2024
Candy Jo Payne, age 60, of Flora
Candy Jo Payne, age 60, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday night, October 13, 2024, at her home. Candy was born January 24, 1964, in Dixon, the daughter of John and Florene (Tackitt) Payne. She ha...
Mark Wells Oct 16, 2024

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT LOCATE AND ARREST JOSHUA MUSGRAVE
Wayne County Sheriff, Chris Otey has released additional details on a follow-up investigation to the story aired recently on the attempt to locate Joshua Musgrave of Fairfield on a Wayne County warran...
Mark Wells Oct 16, 2024

COLYER COFFEE HOUSE WILL REOPEN, NO TIMETABLE HAS BEEN DETERMINED
The Colyer Coffee House in downtown Albion is making plans to reopen after suffering significant fire damage on April 20th. Owners Meredith and Justin Miller announced the plans for revival last week,...
Mark Wells Oct 16, 2024

COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT (COLA) INCREASE COMING IN 2025
Social Security recipients will see a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase in their payments starting in 2025, which translates to an approximate increase of $48 per month. This adjustment w...
Mark Wells Oct 16, 2024

NEW HOPE GRADE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FROM TUESDAY
The New Hope Grade School Board of Education meeting was held Tuesday night and under the Superintendent's Report, Britany Pope honored the Lady Panthers Softball Team as they won the 2024 Class S Sta...
Mark Wells Oct 16, 2024

FRIENDS OF THE FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK AND BAKE SALE
Friends of the Fairfield Public Library will conduct their fall bake sale Saturday, October 19th from 10am to 2pm. At the same time, the library will be selling books for $1. Baked goods can be brough...
Mark Wells Oct 16, 2024

Upcoming Reduced Rate Lab Fair at Clay County Hospital & Medical Clinics
Clay County Hospital and Medical Clinics announce their upcoming "Reduced Rate Lab Fair," running from now to October 31st. Vouchers can be picked up at Clay County Hospital or any CCH c...
Mark Wells Oct 16, 2024

SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16TH
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL FROM TUESDAY: LADY MULES VOLLEYBALL ON JED FOSTER COURT AT THE MULE BARN JV: Fairfield over Eldorado 25-7 Fairfield over Eldorado 25 -7 Fairfield wins in 2 sets VARSITY: Fairfie...
Mark Wells Oct 16, 2024