Author Archives: Mark Wells

VILLAGE OF MOUNT ERIE PLACED UNDER BOIL WATER ORDER
The Village of Mount Erie is currently under a boil water order until further notice. Residents are advised to boil all water intended for human consumption, including drinking, cooking, and brushing ...
Mark Wells Dec 22, 2025

UNSEASONABLY WARM WEATHER EXPECTED FOR CHRISTMAS IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
The National Weather Service in Paducah reports that southern Illinois and the surrounding region could see temperatures approaching 70 degrees on Christmas Day and Friday, an unusual occurrence for t...
Mark Wells Dec 22, 2025

TWO-VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORTED IN FAIRFIELD WALMART PARKING LOT
Fairfield City Fire Department, Wayne County Ambulance and Fairfield Police responded to a two-vehicle accident Friday afternoon just before 2 o'clock in the Walmart parking lot. Emergency crews were ...
Mark Wells Dec 22, 2025

FAIRFIELD FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS CONTINUES TONIGHT (MONDAY) AT LEO FRENCH PARK
Volunteers for a Progressive Fairfield hosting the annual Festival of Lights at Leo French Park which runs through the end of the year. The popular drive-through light display will be open at all hour...
Mark Wells Dec 22, 2025

MCLEANSBORO POLICE STILL SEEK PUBLIC'S HELP LOCATING WANTED SUSPECT MICHAEL J. MEZO
McLeansboro Police are still seeking the public's assistance in locating 63-year-old Michael J. Mezo, who is wanted on a nationwide warrant. Mezo faces multiple charges, including Possession of...
Mark Wells Dec 22, 2025

ELDORADO RESTAURANT DESTROYED BY FIRE; NO INJURIES REPORTED
Eldorado Fire Chief Mike McKinnies has confirmed that no one was injured in a fire that broke out Sunday afternoon at a local restaurant in Eldorado. Fire crews were called to Los Reyes Mexican Restau...
Mark Wells Dec 22, 2025

FAIRFIELD CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER RETURNS FOR 36TH YEAR AT CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
A long-standing Fairfield holiday tradition continues as the 36th Annual Christmas Day Dinner will once again be held on Thursday at the Fairfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church, located just east of ...
Mark Wells Dec 22, 2025

FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL BOBCATS BASEBALL FIRST PITCH DINNER
Frontier Community College will host its second annual Bobcats Baseball First Pitch Dinner, sponsored by FNB, on Friday, January 23rd at 6 p.m. at the Fairfield First Christian Church. The event celeb...
Mark Wells Dec 22, 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...
Mark Wells Dec 22, 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 this week due to the Christmas holiday. Residents are advised to set out their trash cans by 5 a.m. on...
Mark Wells Dec 22, 2025