Author Archives: Mark Wells

  Republican candidate for Governor Darren Bailey, along with his running mate Aaron Del Mar is currently in the middle of the "Take Back Illinois - For The People" tour through Saturday aiming t...

The New Hope School Board will hold a special meeting Monday afternoon (January 26th) at 4pm. The agenda includes the call to order and roll call, along with an opportunity for visitors to speak. Unde...

The Illinois Department on Aging is now accepting nominations for the 2026 class of the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame, which recognizes the achievements of Illinois residents aged 65 and older. Each...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules vs. Sesser-Valier at the West Frankfort Mid-Winter Classic 6pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: MIDLAND TRAIL CONFERENCE BOYS BASKETB...

Joyce Boucherie, 83 of Fairfield, formerly of Mill Shoals, passed away at 12:57 PM, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on February 21, 1942, in Fairfield to Arthur and Lillian (...

A 28-year-old Olney man, Adam Zuber, appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court on Tuesday, where he admitted to violating a previous probation order. Zuber was originally placed on 18 months probation af...

The Fairfield Grade School Board of Education met last (Tuesday) night with several key items on the agenda. In the superintendent's report, the district has received 57 percent of its revenue and spe...

The Illinois Sheriffs' Association will award more than $58,000 in scholarships statewide for the 2026-2027 academic year. Scholarships may be used for tuition, books and fees, and recipients must be ...

Western Wayne Water has announced that all boil orders for the Western Wayne Water District have been lifted. Residents no longer need to boil their water before use. Water service has returned to nor...

At the latest Mill Shoals Village Board meeting, trustees revisited an issue from December involving a resident who struck a village fire hydrant and has not made a payment since April 2025. The resid...