Author Archives: Mark Wells
WAYNE COUNTY DEPUTIES APPREHEND SUSPECT AFTER HIGH-SPEED PURSUIT NEAR GEFF
Early this (Thursday) morning just after 12:30, Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies observed a vehicle stopped on the side of US Route 45 near Geff. When deputies pulled behind the vehicle and activated t...
Jan 15, 2026
COLD, BREEZY WEATHER EXPECTED THROUGH THE WEEKEND WITH DANGEROUS WIND CHILLS POSSIBLE
The National Weather Service is warning residents to prepare for a colder and breezier pattern that will settle into the region through the weekend and into early next week. Forecasters say breezy con...
Jan 15, 2026
MT. VERNON TEENAGER STILL MISSING, PUBLIC URGED TO HELP
17-year-old, Alecia Armstrong remains missing from Mount Vernon after she was last seen on January 1, 2026. Despite ongoing efforts, there have been no confirmed updates regarding her whereabouts. Aut...
Jan 15, 2026
WAYNE AND CLAY COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT ANNOUNCES ANNUAL SPRING FISH SALE
The Wayne and Clay County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its annual Spring Fish Sale on Thursday, March 12th, at 8 a.m. The deadline to order grass carp is Thursday, February 26th. The...
Jan 15, 2026
OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE TO HOST VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION FOR FALL 2026 RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM APPLICANTS
Olney Central College is hosting a virtual information session for students interested in applying for Fall 2026 admission to the Radiography Program. The next virtual session will be held at 6 p.m. o...
Jan 15, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU SPONSORS LUNCH AT 2026 SOUTHEASTERN AGRONOMY SUMMIT IN FAIRFIELD
The Wayne County Farm Bureau is showing its support for local agriculture by sponsoring lunch at the upcoming Southeastern Agronomy Summit, set for Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Cumberland Presby...
Jan 15, 2026
COMMENDED STUDENTS IN THE 2026 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Fairfield Community High School principal, Tiffany Lyons, is proud to announce that Allison Breuer, daughter of Kelli and Todd Breuer, has been named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Sch...
Jan 15, 2026
FARM FINANCE FORUM RETURNS TO WAYNE COUNTY FEBRUARY 6TH
The Fairfield National Bank and the Wayne County Farm Bureau are pleased to announce the return of their annual Farm Finance Forum. This year's event will take place on Friday, February 6th, at Willow...
Jan 15, 2026
ENFIELD BOARD MEETING ADDRESSES AREA BURGLARIES AND UTILITY EMPLOYEE CLOTHING STIPEND
A lengthy board meeting was held in Enfield on Tuesday, lasting just over two hours. The main topics discussed included recent burglaries in the area and a proposed clothing stipend for utility depart...
Jan 15, 2026
GOV. JB PRITZKER AND ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ANNOUNCE $36 MILLION IN GRANTS FOR LOCAL PARK PROJECTS
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources have announced $36 million in grants to support 67 local park projects across Illinois. The funding is designed to help communities ac...
Jan 15, 2026