Author Archives: Mark Wells

Reports out of Maron County say a Salem, IL man has been sentenced to four years in prison after his probation was revoked on multiple convictions based on new charges being filed against him. Tyree W...

28 year old Joshua Scott of Centralia, IL has been sentenced to three years in prison following a guilty plea in Marion County Court to threatening a public official. Media reports say Scott was accus...

An accident at the Jaycee Lake spillway north of Mt. Vernon, IL early Thursday night injured a woman from Ohio who was visiting family. Reports out of Marion County say 19 year old Dana Peters lost he...

This past Fridday, May 29th marked the 44th anniversary of the tornado that struck the city of Marion, IL. Several family members of those lost in the storm joined community members and city leaders F...

  The U.S. Department of Transportation and the USDA have announced a temporary waiver of hours-of-service rules for fertilizer deliveries, aiming to help farmers receive critical supplies faster...

Young anglers are invited to cast their lines at the upcoming Kids Fishing Tournament scheduled for Saturday, June 20, at the Whitetail Shelter at Sam Dale Lake. The event is open to children ages 5 t...

A Sip & Paint Party is set for Saturday, June 20th from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at the Well Bar and Grill west of Fairfield on IL Hwy 15. Hosted by Sarah Marshel, the event offers attendees the opportunit...

The Fairfield Elks Lodge will host its monthly bingo night on Saturday. Doors will open at 6 p.m., with games beginning at 7 p.m. Participants will play 10 games, each featuring a $100 prize. The even...

The Flora Rotary Club will host its first annual pickleball tournament June 19th and 20th at the Rotary Pickleball Courts in Flora. Competition will begin Friday, June 19th, with seniors ages 55 and o...

The Friends of Grayville invite the area to their annual Hog Roast, set for Saturday, June 20th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Grayville. Pork chops prepared by Wabash Valley, along with a variety ...