Author Archives: Mark Wells
FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DINNER MEETING SET FOR MONDAY NIGHT; TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Tickets are on sale for the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Annual Dinner Meeting scheduled for Monday, March 9th at the Willow Creek Venue, located on Highway 45 south of Fairfield. The evening ...
Mar 04, 2026
FAIRFIELD MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO DUI IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
66-year-old Michael Massey of Fairfield appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court on Tuesday and pleaded guilty to driving under the influence (DUI), a Class A misdemeanor. Massey was placed on one year ...
Mar 04, 2026
MT. CARMEL MAYOR: LOCAL LEADERS FORM TASK FORCE AFTER CHAMPION LABS SHUTDOWN
Mt. Carmel Mayor Joe Judge says local leaders are uniting in response to the sudden closure of Champion Laboratories. During Monday afternoon's City Council meeting, Judge shared that he has been enga...
Mar 04, 2026
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT DONATION SUPPORTS PROM SAFETY IN GRAYVILLE
White County Sheriff, Jordan Weiss recently presented a check to Mrs. Cline on behalf of Grayville, underscoring the White County Sheriff's Department's commitment to student safety during the upcomin...
Mar 04, 2026
WAYNE CITY HISTORY CLUB HOSTING TRIVIA NIGHT FUNDRAISER SATURDAY NIGHT
The Wayne City History Club is inviting the community to test their knowledge at a Trivia Competition on Saturday, March 7th, at the Wayne City High School Gym. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., with triv...
Mar 04, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY HERITAGE PRESERVATION SOCIETY TO HOST SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER FRIDAY NIGHT
The Edwards County Heritage Preservation Society will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Friday, March 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Albion Moose Family Center, 43 N. 5th Street in Albion. The ...
Mar 04, 2026
JOHNSONVILLE ELEMENTARY ANNOUNCES KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION AND PRESCHOOL SCREENING DATES
Johnsonville Elementary School has announced important dates for families with young children as it prepares for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Kindergarten registration at Johnsonville Elementary ...
Mar 04, 2026
GRAYVILLE WOMAN JAILED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES AFTER TRAFFIC STOP IN CARMI
A Grayville woman is in custody following a traffic stop Monday afternoon in Carmi. Police stopped 48-year-old Sabrina Carter just before 3 p.m. near the intersection of Main and Staley. Carter was ta...
Mar 04, 2026
MCLEANSBORO CITY COUNCIL REVIEWS AUDIT BIDS, LIQUOR LICENSES, AND CITY POOL SCHEDULE
At the recent meeting of the McLeansboro City Council, Sheffel Boyle CPA's, the firm currently auditing the city's financials, was the only company to submit a bid for future audits. The board will re...
Mar 04, 2026
WALKER'S BLUFF CASINO RESORT MARKS THIRD ANNIVERSARY WITH 38 SPECIAL CONCERT
Walker's Bluff Casino Resort near Carterville is set to celebrate its third anniversary with a high-energy evening of Southern rock, as legendary band 38 Special takes the stage in the resort's Event ...
Mar 04, 2026