Author Archives: Mark Wells

NARCAN INFORMATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM TO BE HELD AT FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
A Narcan Information and Education Program will take place at the Fairfield Public Library on Wednesday, February 25th at 5:00 p.m., offering vital overdose response training to the community. The eve...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2026

EDWARDS COUNTY REPUBLICANS TO HOST DARREN BAILEY ENDORSEMENT EVENT IN ALBION
The Edwards County Republicans are inviting the community to a special endorsement event in support of Darren Bailey for Governor. The gathering will take place on Thursday from 4:00 to 4:30 PM at 19 ...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2026

TWO AREA MEN ARRESTED FOR CANNABIS POSSESSION DURING EARLY MORNING TRAFFIC STOP IN CARMI
Just after 4 a.m. on Saturday, Carmi Police conducted a traffic stop on Highway 14 at Industrial Drive resulting in the arrest of two local men on cannabis-related charges. Authorities report that 19-...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2026

MT. VERNON OUTLAND AIRPORT SELECTED AS TERMINUS FOR 2026 AIR RACE CLASSIC-LARGEST AVIATION EVENT SINCE 1973
Mt. Vernon Outland Airport (KMVN) has been chosen as the Terminus host site for the 2026 Air Race Classic, marking the largest aviation event at the airport since the famed Blue Angels air show in 197...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2026

ILLINOISANS TO "SPRING FORWARD" AS DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME RETURNS MARCH 8TH
Illinois residents will soon need to set their clocks forward as daylight saving time returns in just a few weeks. Despite ongoing debates in Congress about ending the twice-yearly clock change, dayli...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2026

VILLAGE OF CLAY CITY ISSUES BOIL ORDER FOR TOWER ROAD, ANGLING ROAD, AND TEABERRY
The Village of Clay City has issued a boil order for residents living on Tower Road, Angling Road, and Teaberry. Individuals in these areas are advised to boil any water intended for human consumption...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2026

LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: IHSA GIRLS CLASS 1A WAYNE CITY SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS: Edwards County vs. Sesser-Valier Brow...
Mark Wells Feb 24, 2026

Infant, Bethany Joelle Miller, of Dale, IL
Bethany Joelle Miller was born on February 22, 2026 at her home in Dale, IL and lived for 7 hours before being called back to her Heavenly home. Although her time here was brief, she will be forever r...
Mark Wells Feb 23, 2026

Joseph R. Acord, 70, of Carmi
Joseph R. Acord, 70, of Carmi passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at SIH Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL. He was born in McLeansboro, IL on July 8, 1955 the son of Ralph and Mildred (Gallian) Acord...
Mark Wells Feb 23, 2026

FIRST BRANDS GROUP ANNOUNCES PERMANENT CLOSURE OF CHAMPION LABORATORIES FACILITIES IN ALBION, IL
In a news release issued today, First Brands Group, LLC announced the permanent closure of its Champion Labs facilities located in Albion. The closure is set to commence today (February 23rd) and all ...
Mark Wells Feb 23, 2026