Author Archives: Mark Wells

Vivian Irene Struble, 84 of Fairfield, passed away at 12:37 PM, Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL. Vivian was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Fairfield,...

The Fairfield Fire Department responded to two separate residential fires within a 24-hour period late Friday night and early Saturday morning. The first call came in at approximately 11:11 p.m. Frida...

The National Weather Service is forecasting a significant moderation in temperatures this week, bringing welcome relief after a prolonged period of subfreezing weather. Sunshine mixed with clouds is e...

A brief pretrial hearing in the first-degree murder case of Megan Valentine took place last Thursday via Zoom, with Valentine appearing by video from the Wayne County Jail. During the hearing, Prosecu...

Authorities have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found dead early Sunday morning in a Belle Rive parking lot. At approximately 7:12 a.m. on Sunday, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Off...

  The Illinois Extension serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties celebrated the end of the 2025-2026 deer hunting season by marking the success of the local Hunters Feedin...

  The acclaimed southern gospel and bluegrass duo Jeff and Sheri Easter will be in concert at Blue Point Church on Friday, February 6th, at 7:00 p.m. The church is located west and north of Cisne...

Illinois saw its population grow by 16,108 residents between July 2024 and June 2025, according to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates. This marks the third consecutive year of gains, thanks almost entir...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Basketball at Eldorado 6pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: Wayne City-Cisne at Hardin County JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: SIJHSAA JR HI...

Mary Alice Copley, age 89, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday afternoon, January 12, 2026, at her home. A memorial ceremony for Mary Copley will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026, a...