Author Archives: Mark Wells
EVANSVILLE INDIANA POLICE ARREST BANK ROBBERY SUSPECT LINKED TO EDWARDSVILLE CHASE BANK HEIST
(Photo credit: Vanderburgh County IN Sheriff's Office) Evansville Police have arrested a man accused of robbing a Chase Bank in Edwardsville, Illinois, just east of St. Louis. According to auth...
Jan 02, 2026
ILLINOIS FARMERS CAN EARN CROP INSURANCE DISCOUNT FOR PLANTING COVER CROPS THIS FALL
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 for Sp...
Jan 02, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY RACCOON ROUNDUP ANNOUNCES SECOND COLLECTION DATE
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...
Jan 02, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU RACCOON ROUNDUP SECOND COLLECTION DATE SET
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...
Jan 02, 2026
REGISTRATION OPEN FOR ILLINOIS PESTICIDE LICENSE TESTING SESSIONS
Registration is now open for in-person pesticide license testing sessions offered through the Illinois Department of Agriculture in partnership with Illinois Extension. The sessions are for individual...
Jan 02, 2026
LIONS TO COLLECT NON-WORKING CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TOMORROW (SATURDAY)
Tomorrow (Saturday, January 3rd), the Fairfield Lions Club will be collecting Christmas lights that no longer work. The collection site will be at the west side of the Cornerstone Community Church loc...
Jan 02, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNOUNCES 2026 WINTER MEETING SERIES
The Edwards County Farm Bureau has announced its 2026 Winter Meeting Series, offering area farmers and landowners a variety of timely and informative sessions. The series begins on Tuesday, January 20...
Jan 02, 2026
MT. ERIE RURITAN TO HOST ANNUAL FARM CONSIGNMENT AUCTION JANUARY 19TH
The Mt. Erie Ruritan will hold its Annual Farm Consignment Auction on Monday, January 19th beginning at 9 a.m. The event will take place in Mt. Erie and is open to farmers, collectors, and community m...
Jan 02, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU PRESENTS "AG ON THE COURT" EVENT
The Edwards County Farm Bureau is sponsoring "Ag on the Court" on Friday, January 16th at 5:00 p.m. in the Edwards County High School Gymnasium. The event promises a fun night of high school boys bask...
Jan 02, 2026
FRANKLIN COUNTY SAYS TOURISM SHIFT, NOT RETREAT, BEHIND REND LAKE COUNCIL FUNDING DECISION
Franklin County officials say the recent decision not to renew funding for the Rend Lake Area Tourism Council (RLATC) does not represent a withdrawal from tourism investment, but rather a move toward ...
Jan 02, 2026