Author Archives: Mark Wells

TWO SENTENCED IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT THURSDAY
37-year-old Justin Harris of Sims was sentenced yesterday (Thursday) in Wayne County Circuit Court. Harris pleaded guilty to Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and will be spending 10 consecutive ...
Mark Wells Oct 04, 2024

MT. ERIE FALL FESTIVAL BEGINS TONIGHT
The Mt. Erie Fall Festival is set to take place this weekend, kicking off on tonight at 5 PM with a cookie walk, followed by Bingo and a performance by Hayden Brown from 7pm - 10pm. Saturday's ...
Mark Wells Oct 04, 2024

PARENT/ TEACHER CONFERENCES SCHEDULED FOR BOTH NORTHSIDE & CENTER STREET GRADE SCHOOLS
Fairfield Public School District #112 will conduct Parent/Teacher Conferences at both North Side and Center Street Schools on the following dates: Wednesday, October 30th: 3:00pm to 7:00pm &nbs...
Mark Wells Oct 04, 2024

103RD ENFIELD MULE DAYS UNDERWAY THRU SUNDAY
The 103rd Enfield Mule Days is underway and runs thru Sunday afternoon. Carnival rides will be in operation from 5pm to 10pm tonight, Saturday after the parade until 10pm and Sunday 12 noon to 5pm. He...
Mark Wells Oct 04, 2024

IDNR INSTALLING EV STATIONS AT STATE PARKS, HISTORIC SITES
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is enhancing accessibility for electric vehicle (EV) owners by installing 40 EV charging stations at state parks and historic sites across Illinois....
Mark Wells Oct 04, 2024

PUMPKIN BASH DEMOLITION DERBY COMING TO ALBION
KO Derby Promotions presents the Pumpkin Bash Demolition Derby that will be held at the Edwards County Fairgrounds Saturday, October 19th starting at 2pm. $15 per person with pit passes for $20. Four ...
Mark Wells Oct 04, 2024

Illinois Announces 2024 LIHEAP Application Process For Utility Bill Assistance
Illinois has launched the 2024 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to aid income-eligible households with utility costs. Applications open on October 1, 2024, and will remain available ...
Mark Wells Oct 04, 2024

QUESTIONS ARISE IF AYDREIAN HOOPER IS FIT TO STAND TRIAL
Aydreian Hooper, a 36-year-old woman from Fairfield, is facing charges related to the tragic death of her son last July, raising concerns about her fitness to stand trial. During a hearing in W...
Mark Wells Oct 04, 2024

FLORA MAN TO SPEND TIME IN ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT
26-year-old Braxton D. Allen from Flora, has been sentenced to 17 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after being convicted on two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, b...
Mark Wells Oct 04, 2024

SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4TH
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL FROM THURSDAY: JV: Fairfield over Edwards County 25-11 Fairfield over Edwards County 25-16 Fairfield wins in 2 sets VARSITY: Fairfield over Edwards County 25-22 Fairfield over E...
Mark Wells Oct 04, 2024