Author Archives: Mark Wells

The Fairfield Memorial Hospital Board earlier this year reached a consensus to "spin off" its Skilled Care Unit. Hospital Board President Dr. Patrick Molt says that there was never any intention to se...

Authorities have released the name of the man who died following a house fire Sunday night in Mt. Vernon. The victim has been identified as 64-year-old Robert Verhines, a disabled resident of Mt. Vern...

Recently, students at Edwards County High School selected the December Student of the Month. The nominees were: Parker Biggs, Audrey Greatline, Holly Hensley, Trey Landingham, and Keira Willett. Keira...

Illinois farmers and small food processors are poised to benefit from a new state initiative that will provide approximately $4 million in grant funding to help develop local food-sharing networks. Th...

On Tuesday, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul, contesting two state laws: the "Illinois Bivens Act" and the "Court Acce...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED Tomorrow, High School Holiday Basketball Tournaments will be held around the area including: Fairfield Mules Basketball vs. West Frankfort at the Eld...

We are saddened to announce Roberta Lucille (Rule) Hosselton, age 96, of Flora, Illinois, passed away at 6:00 am, December 22, 2025, at the Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Roberta was bor...

Brenda K. Witter, 69, of Fairfield, IL, passed away at 3:21pm on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN.   Brenda was born on February 6, 1956, in Fairfield, to R. R...

The Wayne County Board met in special session Tuesday evening to appoint a candidate to fill the remaining three-year term of the Wayne County Circuit Clerk. Twelve board members were in attendance fo...

A long-standing Fairfield holiday tradition continues as the 36th Annual Christmas Day Dinner will once again be held tomorrow (Thursday) at the Fairfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church, located just ...