Author Archives: Mark Wells

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department is conducting a death investigation after a deceased individual was discovered in a vehicle parked at the Speedway Fuel Station near Interstate 57 in Ina on F...

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has established a national batching deadline of January 15th for the first funding round of several major conservation programs. This new deadlin...

Albion Medical Inc. has announced that applications are now open for the 2026 Albion Medical Scholarship. This annual scholarship offers up to $2,000 to students pursuing a career in any medical profe...

Preventable pregnancy-related deaths are on the rise in Illinois, and stark racial disparities persist, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health's most recent maternal mortality report. T...

Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering rewards for information related to two separate incidents of vandalism and theft reported in the county. Authorities say two tires belonging to James Burge of Wa...

Horizon Healthcare is pleased to announce that the Cisne Clinic will reopen and resume full operations today (Monday, January 5th). The clinic was temporarily closed to allow for necessary facility ma...

The Village of Geff is notifying residents that the most recent utility bills that were sent out contained an error. Due to a system issue, the minimum charges for water and sewage were not included o...

A new outreach initiative has been announced for veterans residing in Edwards County. The program, titled "Serving Those Who Have Served," aims to deliver food directly to veterans' homes at no cost, ...

Registration is now open for Upward Sports Basketball and Cheerleading at Fairfield CP Church. The program is open to children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Parents may register their child onl...

The National Weather Service in Paducah says a notable warm-up for the region as the week begins, bringing a welcome break from winter's chill before the possibility of rain and severe weather later i...