Author Archives: Mark Wells
Wilma Rose Tolley, 92, of Evansville (formerly of McLeansboro)
Wilma Rose Tolley passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital, Evansville, Indiana, for her spirit to be with the Lord. Wilma was 92. She was born and raised in McLeansboro, I...
Oct 16, 2024
CARMI MAN ARRESTED IN FAIRFIELD FOR THEFT LAST THURSDAY
Fairfield Police arrested a Carmi man last Thursday. 19-year-old Bryan Bailey Jr. was taken into custody on a charge of Theft. Bailey was transoprted and booked into the Wayne County Jail on the charg...
Oct 15, 2024
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD MEETING RECAP FROM LAST THURSDAY
The Wayne County Board met last Thursday, tackling a light agenda. County Road Commissioner Dennis Seidel put forth a proposal for county aid regarding the Leech Township Bridge project. Due to...
Oct 15, 2024
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ARRESTS TWO AREA RESIDENTS ON DRUG/WEAPONS CHARGES
Illinois State Police arrested a Fairfield man Saturday night on drug & weapons charges. State Police say 45-year-old Branch Caldwell was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Posse...
Oct 15, 2024
FAIRFIELD COIN CLUB SHOW AND AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS FROM SUNDAY
The Fairfield Coin Club held its 54th Annual Coin Show and Auction this past Sunday at the North Side Grade School. Winning door prizes of a 2025 Red Book was Gene Allen, Dwain Thomason, Curtis Cisco,...
Oct 15, 2024
CISNE HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES THEIR 2024-2025 ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission's State Scholar program recognizes Illinois High School students for superior academic achievement. Illinois State Scholars represent approximately the top t...
Oct 15, 2024
NEW HOPE GRADE SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION SET TO MEET TONIGHT (TUESDAY)
The New Hope Grade School Board will meet tonight and items on the agenda include hiring a new custodian, a new secretary/nurse, and approve full-time employment of Larry Stubbs, a technology instruct...
Oct 15, 2024
CLAY CITY RESIDENT HITS COW NORTH OF FAIRFIELD SUNDAY NIGHT
Wayne County Sheriff's Department handled a crash Sunday night around 9pm at 1549 County Hwy 1 just South of the Rt. 161 extension. Deputies says a 2000 Pontiac GrandAm driven by 51-year-old Bryan Dra...
Oct 15, 2024
Charles L. Painter, 74, of Browns
74 year old Browns resident, Charles L. Painter passed away at his residence in Browns, Illinois, on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Charlie was born on June 18, 1950 to George and Emma (Garner) Painter. ...
Oct 15, 2024
OLD MID-EAST SUPPLY BUILDING DEMOLISHED MONDAY
The Old Mid-East Supply building at the corner of SW 6th and West Main across from Fairfield Midway Package was demolished yesterday (Monday). The structure was in dilapidated condition and had been a...
Oct 15, 2024