Author Archives: Mark Wells

Ferrell Hospital and several other regional medical facilities have implemented temporary visitor restrictions due to a rise in flu cases across Illinois and the surrounding tri-state area. Health off...

Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Pollard, 65, of Carmi passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born on August 9, 1960 in Maunie the daughter of Bill and C...

The Wayne County Board held its January meeting on Thursday evening in the upstairs courtroom, with nine members present. Board members Eddie Barbre, TJ Vaughan, Matt Shreve, Quinton Greenwalt, and St...

Wayne County State's Attorney Kyle Ellis is releasing the office's annual update, marking just over one year since his appointment to the position. Ellis took the opportunity to inform the County Boar...

A home located across from the Fairfield Community High School Gym at 203 West King Street was heavily damaged by fire early this (Friday) morning. The Fairfield City Fire Department, Fairfield Rural ...

Members of the Fairfield Elks Lodge gathered Thursday night to discuss the future of the financially troubled organization, ultimately signaling a commitment to continue operations rather than close t...

The Geff Ruritan Club will hold its monthly all-you-can-eat, self-serve buffet breakfast tomorrow (Saturday) from 7 to 9 a.m. The breakfast will feature a menu including sausage patties, scrambled egg...

Full Armor Christian Academy in conjunction with Elm Street Christian Church, located at 727 E Elm St in Olney, will host a special community event titled "Empowering the Next Generation: A Night With...

Three individuals received sentences in Wayne County Circuit Court this week.   Brian K. Simpson, 53, of Fairfield, was sentenced by Judge Matt Vaughn to 10 years in the Illinois Department of Co...

The Wayne County Raccoon Roundup has announced its second collection date, scheduled for Tuesday, January 13th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Participants can bring raccoon tails to the Wayne County Farm...