Author Archives: Mark Wells

The 18th Annual Made New Ride for Recovery will roll into Fairfield on Saturday, June 6th, hosted by Not Your Ordinary Church (NYOC) at 120 North Street. This community event welcomes all vehicles and...

USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is surveying over 90,000 producers nationwide to gather data on crop acreage and stock levels as of June 1st. Results will be released on June 30...

The Illinois Wheat Association's annual wheat plot tour found the state's wheat crop in strong shape, with an estimated average yield of 102.8 bushels per acre after scouting 143 fields across 25 coun...

  After pleasant weather on Memorial Day, the National Weather Service says the region will see increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms through the middle of the week. Forecasters say wi...

The Wayne County Volunteers for Youth's annual Kids In Motion Summer Day Camp kicks off today and will continue through July 31st. This dynamic camp gives children the opportunity to stay active, enga...

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that all lanes of the Interstate 64 bridge over the Wabash River near Grayville will be closed for emergency repairs starting tonight (Tuesday)....

The Fairfield Public Swimming Pool is set to launch its new Water Volleyball League, giving local residents an opportunity to enjoy friendly competition while cooling off during the hot summer months....

  Blessed Blooms Flower Farm & Market, located just west of Fairfield, is kicking off a festive season with a Moonlight Garden Night on Friday, May 29th. The event runs from 6:00 PM to 8:00 P...

The Edwards County Republicans will host a public meet-and-greet event featuring Illinois U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy on Thursday, May 28, in Albion. The event will be held from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. ...

A two-day Food Sanitation & Safety Training course geared toward restaurant managers, food handlers, and hospitality professionals will be offered this Friday, May 29th and Friday, June 5th at the...