Author Archives: Mark Wells

  Illinois farmers who plant cover crops this fall can once again qualify for a discount on next year's crop insurance premiums through the Illinois Department of Agriculture's (IDOA) Fall Covers...

  A Georgia man has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison after admitting his role in leading a check cashing conspiracy that targeted local business owners and financial institutions acr...

  An Illinois Republican lawmaker says the financial impact of illegal immigration on state taxpayers is far greater than a recently reported estimate tied to federal immigration enforcement oper...

  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...

  The Wayne County Farm Bureau, in partnership with Blessed Blooms Flower Farm and Market, is inviting members and the community to a "Modern Winter Wreath Workshop" on Friday, January 16th, from...

  The Fairfield Community High School District #225 Board has scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday, January 13th, at 5:30 p.m. in the FCHS Board Room. The meeting will begin with a call to ord...

  The Fairfield Community High School District #225 Board will convene for its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 15th at 6:00 p.m. in the FCHS Study Hall. The meeting will open with ro...

  Shoppers browsing the lighting aisle in Illinois hardware stores may notice a familiar product disappearing. As of January 1, compact fluorescent light bulbs, commonly known as CFLs, can no lon...

  The Wayne County Farm Bureau is inviting members and guests to join a one-day chartered bus trip to the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Th...

  White County resident Ashley Thompson is back home after taking part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience - helping decorate the White House for Christmas. Thompson was one of just 145 people sel...