Author Archives: Mark Wells

The Edwards County Farm Bureau has announced its second "Raccoon Roundup" date, aimed at helping manage the local raccoon population. Community members are invited to participate by turning in raccoon...

Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey speaks at a news conference with running mate Aaron Del Mar on January 8th. (Photo credit: Capitol News Illinois)     Illinois Republican cand...

Anthony "Tony" Wayne Anderson, age 55, of Farina, Illinois, passed away on Thursday evening, January 1, 2026, at Clay County Hospital. He was born April 30, 1970, in Flora, the son of Jack W. and Shir...

Arthur R. Hinman, age 84, of Warrenton, Missouri, and formerly of Flora, passed away early Wednesday morning, January 7, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. He was born August 12...

The National Weather Service in Paducah reports that today (Friday) will be cooler, with a mix of sunshine and clouds expected after the current weather system moves out. Highs are forecasted to reach...

I-57 southbound at mile marker 89 (north of Ina) in Jefferson County will be closed until further notice. A semi-trailer has reportedly rolled over, causing fuel and oil leakage on the roadway. No maj...

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...

The Greater Wabash Regional Planning Commission (GWRPC) has announced the awarding of DCEO-CDBG grants in the region as part of the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. A total of $2...

During its annual holiday dinner, the Fairfield Rural Fire Department recognized Chief David Vaughan for his remarkable 30 years of leadership. The celebration took place at the Cider Barn venue south...

A new report from the Illinois Attorney General's Office reveals that four sheriff's offices in Illinois defied state sanctuary laws in 2024 by transferring individuals into Department of Homeland Sec...