Author Archives: Mark Wells
William "Bill" Frederick Chaney Jr., age 94, of Flora
William "Bill" Frederick Chaney Jr., age 94, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at his home. He was born October 4, 1929, in Flora, the son of William Frederick and Opal ...
Oct 03, 2024
THE HOPE CENTER IN ALBION MARINE TOYS FOR TOTS CAMPAIGN IS UNDERWAY
The Hope Center's Marine Toys for Tots program is now officially in operation. Collection boxes for Toys for Tots will be available at Dollar General stores throughout Southern Illinois, ensuring that...
Oct 03, 2024
WAYNE CITY PREPARING TO FLUSH HYDRANTS NEXT WEEK
Village of Wayne City utility workers will be flushing fire hydrants starting Monday October 7th through October 11th. This will also include the Village of Keenes. You may experience water pressure f...
Oct 03, 2024
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASE NITE PATROL RESULTS
Captain Nathan Douglas, the Commander of Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9, has shared the outcomes of the Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols conducted in Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Wayne, Wabash, ...
Oct 03, 2024
MCLEANSBORO MAN ARRESTED IN GIBSON COUNTY INDIANA FOR PUBLIC INTOXICATION
Last Thursday morning, just after 7:30, deputies from Gibson County, Indiana, responded to a report of a suspicious individual at the car wash located at 301 South U.S. 41 in Fort Branch. Upon arrival...
Oct 03, 2024
John E. Hayden, 69, of Longview, TX (formerly of Carmi)
John E. Hayden, 69, of Longview, TX passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler, TX. He was born in Carmi, IL on December 1, 1954 the son of Bobby L. and Jenell E. (H...
Oct 03, 2024
BOIL WATER ORDER ISSUED FOR WEST SALEM HAS BEEN LIFTED
A Boil Water Order in effect West Salem has been LIFTED. Water is now safe for human consumption.
Oct 03, 2024
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT CONTINUES THEIR SEARCH FOR SUBJECT WHO FLED FROM DEPUTIES MONDAY
Wayne County Sheriff's Department continue their search for 47-year-old Joshua I. Musgrave of Geff. Monday evening, Musgrave fled from deputies on a 4-wheeler just south of Fairfield. The 4-wheeler wa...
Oct 03, 2024
CITY OF FAIRFIELD LARGE ITEM PICK UP DAY SCHEDULED
The City of Fairfield has scheduled another Large Item pickup day for tomorrow (Friday). Allowed Items include: 1 large piece of furniture. Some examples are a regular couch, a loveseat, a recl...
Oct 03, 2024
FAIRFIELD CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL HALLOWEEN CHILI SUPPER SET
The Fairfield City Fire Department will have their Annual Halloween Chili Supper on Friday, October 25th from 11am to 1pm & 5pm to 7pm at the Fire Department on NW 7th St.. Includes all you can ea...
Oct 03, 2024