Author Archives: Mark Wells
MICHAEL MEZO TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN INDIANA, FACES MULTIPLE SERIOUS CHARGES IN HAMILTON COUNTY
Hamilton County officials confirm that 63-year-old Michael J. Mezo has been taken into custody in Corydon, Indiana, following information received by Hamilton County 911 Communications from Indiana St...
Dec 24, 2025
CITY OF FAIRFIELD ANNOUNCES TRASH PICKUP DELAYS FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAYS
The City of Fairfield has announced changes to the trash collection schedule due to the upcoming Christmas Day and New Year's Day holidays. Republic Services will operate trash routes on a one-day del...
Dec 24, 2025
REPUBLIC TRASH COLLECTION DELAYED ONE DAY FOR CHRISTMAS IN WAYNE CITY
The Village of Wayne City has announced that Republic trash collection will be on a one-day delay next week due to the Christmas holiday. Residents are advised to set out their trash cans by 5 a.m. on...
Dec 24, 2025
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...
Dec 24, 2025
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE K9 ZEUS TO GET DONATION OF BODY ARMOR
Illinois State Police K9 Zeus will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Remco's vest was sponsored by ...
Dec 24, 2025
ILLINOIS MIDDLE SCHOOLERS TO EARN HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS FROM THEIR OWN SCHOOLS STARTING IN 2026
Starting in 2026, middle school students in Illinois will have a new opportunity to get ahead in their high school education. With the recent passage of House Bill 3039, middle schoolers will be able ...
Dec 24, 2025
STATE NEWS BRIEFS FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH
SCOTUS Rejects Trump's Bid To Deploy National Guard To Illinois (Chicago, IL) -- The U.S. Supreme Court is rejecting President Trump's bid to deploy the National Guard to Illinois. The nation's high c...
Dec 24, 2025
SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL FROM TUESDAY NIGHT: Centralia 36, Marion 26 Edwardsville 54, STL Parkway South 35 Graves Co, KY 60, Pinckneyville 52 Mt V...
Dec 24, 2025
Robert Joe "Bob" Wilson, age 71, of McLeansboro
Robert Joe "Bob" Wilson, age 71, of McLeansboro, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by loved ones on December 22, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh, Illinois. Bob was born on March ...
Dec 24, 2025
Marlene K. Wenger, 57 of Keenes, IL
Marlene K. Wenger, 987 County Hwy 13, Keenes, IL 62851 born April 20, 1968, died at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at the age of 57 years, 8 months, and 1 day. She was a me...
Dec 23, 2025