Author Archives: Mark Wells

UPCOMING FLU CLINIC AT THE EDWARDS COUNTY HEALTH OFFICE
The Edwards County Health Office will be offering a walk-in flu shot clinic on October 16, 2024 from 07:00am until 5:00pm at the Edwards County Health Office. Anyone ages six months and over can get a...
Mark Wells Oct 08, 2024

ENFIELD VILLAGE BOARD MEETS TONIGHT/ WHEELER RESIGNS AS POLICE CHIEF
During tonight's meeting of the Enfield Village Board, members will discuss a resolution to accept ownership of Booth School, which closed in 2023 due to declining enrollment. Last month, the Norris C...
Mark Wells Oct 08, 2024
Randall "Scott" Anderson, 60, of Mill Shoals
Randall "Scott" Anderson, 60, of Mill Shoals passed away at 4:02PM on Saturday October 5, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville IN. He had worked at Continental Tire. Scott was born in St ...
Mark Wells Oct 07, 2024
William A. Lydick, 87, of Fairfield
William A. Lydick, 87, of Fairfield, Illinois, died Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born March 1, 1937, in Oklahoma, the son of Everett and H...
Mark Wells Oct 07, 2024
Jerry Waylon McGehee, 88, of Enfield
Jerry Waylon McGehee, 88, of Enfield, IL, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024 at McLeansboro Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in McLeansboro. He was born April 17, 1936 in Springerton, IL to C...
Mark Wells Oct 07, 2024

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT MAKE TWO ARRESTS LAST FRIDAY
44-year-old Joshua Zoph of Fairfield was arrested by the Wayne County Sheriff's Department Friday afternoon on two warrants for 2 counts of Methamphetamine Possession and Unlawful Possession of Meth w...
Mark Wells Oct 07, 2024

SECRET SANTA FORMS FOR WAYNE COUNTY NOW AVAILABLE
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 Oct 07, 2024

Projected Savings for Fairfield Residents as Grocery Tax Ends
Curious about the savings at the grocery store when the statewide grocery tax is eliminated? A recent report from the Illinois Policy Institute indicates that residents of Fairfield would collectively...
Mark Wells Oct 07, 2024

CARMI CORN DAYS SET FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10TH THRU SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12TH
Carmi is set to host its annual Corn Days this Thursday, October 10th thru Saturday, October 12th featuring a variety of fall activities. Schedule of Events: Thursday, October 10th: 5:00 PM: Sw...
Mark Wells Oct 07, 2024

Illinois State Police Offers Tips for Motorists Encountering Deer
As the season changes, drivers are more likely to encounter deer on the roads. The Illinois State Police (ISP) has issued a reminder for motorists to exercise caution, particularly during dawn and dus...
Mark Wells Oct 07, 2024