Author Archives: Mark Wells

Alex Towle, Jr. 100 , passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Silver Fox Nursing Home in McLeansboro, IL. Alex was born August 6, 1925 near Walpole, IL. He was a son of Alex M. Towle and Julia A. To...

Darrell Eugene Boyer, age 67, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Sunday morning, December 7, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p...

Teresa LaNell Armour (nee Essary) passed away on January 29, 2026 in Lewisville Texas after a battle with cancer, during which she managed to remain the most put-together person in the room, even duri...

McKendree University has recognized Justin Townsend, Class of 2000, with induction into its prestigious Sports Hall of Fame, celebrating his exceptional accomplishments as a football athlete. The cere...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department made two arrests on outstanding warrants over the weekend. Jewell Gwaltney, 23, of Murray, Kentucky, was taken into custody by Wayne County deputies on Friday mor...

The Wayne County Republican Party has announced plans for its annual Lincoln Day Dinner, scheduled for Thursday, February 26th, at the Willow Creek Venue located on U.S. 45 south of Fairfield. The eve...

Frontier Community College in Fairfield, Illinois will be hosting a Meet the Candidates Forum at Workforce Development Center on campus on Thursday, February 19th from 6-8 p.m. Those that attend can m...

First Brands Group, LLC has closed its Brake Parts, Inc. plant in McHenry, Illinois, resulting in the loss of 389 jobs. The plant, located northwest of Chicago, is the latest casualty as the company n...

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...

Clay County Hospital is proud to announce the expansion of its mammogram screening services, now offering walk-in appointments every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This significant change comes as t...