Author Archives: Mark Wells

  Students and job seekers will have the chance to explore new opportunities at the College & Career Fair taking place tomorrow at Olney Central College. The event, organized by Illinois East...

Millions of vehicles across several brands are being issued a Do Not Drive warning by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) after a recall involving Takata air bag inflators. The ...

David L. Wright, 76 of Cisne, IL, passed away at 10:45 PM, Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Linda White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. Born on June 7, 1949, in Oneonta, NY to Raymond C. and Cora (B...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital has announced an active search for a qualified candidate to fill the full-time role of Director of Plant Operations. This senior leadership position will play a crucial par...

Emergency crews rescued one person from inside a submerged vehicle Monday evening at the Gun Creek Boat Ramp, part of Rend Lake near the Buck and Bass Boat Ramp just north of State Route 154. The vehi...

During last Thursday night's meeting of the Fairfield Park Board members shared their disappointment after learning that their latest grant application for funding the proposed Splash Pad was once aga...

  The Center Street School Pep Club is gearing up for a lively night of fun and friendly competition as it hosts a trivia night fundraiser on Wednesday, February 25th. The event will take place i...

  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 Albio...

  Groff Library is offering a valuable resource to the community with a free Caregiver Support program, designed to assist all caregivers during what can often be a stressful season of life. The ...

A 43-year-old bicyclist from Carmi, James Easton, died Saturday evening after being struck by a vehicle near Ewing Road on Illinois State Highway 37 in Franklin County just before 6:30. Emergency crew...