Author Archives: Mark Wells
​FAIRFIELD NATIVE DESIGNS ICONIC GOLD GLOVE AT RAWLINGS HEADQUARTERS
A Fairfield High School graduate is behind one of the most eye-catching new landmarks in the St. Louis area. J.R. Gain, a Web/UX Designer and Senior Art Director for Rawlings Sporting Goods, designed ...
Dec 30, 2025
SSM HEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL EARNS NATIONAL ACCLAIM FOR HEART ATTACK CARE
SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, has received the prestigious American College of Cardiology's NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025....
Dec 30, 2025
DEADLINE APPROACHES FOR ILLINOIS RESIDENTS TO ENROLL IN HEALTH INSURANCE THROUGH GET COVERED ILLINOIS
Illinois residents have until tomorrow (Wednesday) to enroll in health insurance through Get Covered Illinois for coverage starting January 1st. The state recently announced an extension to the enroll...
Dec 30, 2025
SOUTHEASTERN AGRONOMY SUMMIT OFFERS RESEARCH-BASED TOOLS FOR ON-FARM SUCCESS
Local farmers and agricultural professionals are invited to gather valuable research-based insights at this year's Illinois Extension Agronomy Summit, set for Thursday, January 22nd from 9 a.m. to 2:3...
Dec 30, 2025
TWO FAIRFIELD RESIDENTS ARRESTED ON SEPARATE CHARGES IN WAYNE COUNTY
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested two Fairfield residents in separate incidents over the weekend. 32-year-old Jesus Noel Bush Guzman was taken into custody around 7:35 p.m. Sunday for al...
Dec 30, 2025
LINE OF STORMS BRINGS HEAVY RAIN, HIGH WINDS, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE TO AREA
A line of storms that moved through the region on Sunday brought heavy rainfall, strong winds, and property damage. As the storms passed, the National Weather Service issued several thunderstorm warni...
Dec 30, 2025
FOUR YEARS SINCE DEPUTY SEAN RILEY WAS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY
Four years ago Monday, Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Riley was shot and killed in the line of duty while attempting to assist a stranded motorist along Interstate 64 east of Mill Shoals. Deputy R...
Dec 30, 2025
LINDER ARRESTED AGAIN AFTER 911 HANGUP CALLS ON CHRISTMAS EVE
A Grayville man with a lengthy list of recent charges is back in custody following multiple 911 hangup calls on Christmas Eve. Grayville Police arrested 43-year-old Tyrel Linder just before 6:30 p.m. ...
Dec 30, 2025
WINTER DONORAMA BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR JANUARY 7TH IN FAIRFIELD
The upcoming Winter Donorama Blood Drive will take place on January 7th, 2026, at the Community of Christ Church on Windsor Lane in Fairfield. Sponsored by VFW Post 4535, the event welcomes all blood ...
Dec 30, 2025
ILLINOIS LAW ENFORCEMENT INCREASES PATROLS TO KEEP ROADS SAFE AS 2025 ENDS
As 2025 draws to a close, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP), and law enforcement agencies across the state are coming together to ramp up patrols focused on...
Dec 30, 2025