Author Archives: Mark Wells

Joyce Marie McKitrick, 89, of Fairfield passed away at 8:15PM on Thursday December 11, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh IN. She was born in Boyleston on June 10, 1936, to Elroy and Zell...

William L. Shelton, 90, formerly of Fairfield passed away Thursday, December 11th 2025 at Villas of Hollybrook in Bethalto, IL. Born June 17, 1935 in Wayne County, IL. He was the son of Harry and Leon...

LOCAL SPORTS SCORES FOR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13th   ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: Wayne City-Cisne vs. Galatia HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: CONRAD...

The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the southern Illinois region from midnight tonight through noon Sunday. A blast of Arctic air is expected to mo...

Reports out of Carmi say a Crossville man was arrested after allegedly throwing a big rock at a passing vehicle causing significant damage Friday afternoon. Police responded to the scene and talked to...

Illinois State Police continue to investigate traffic crash in Franklin County late Friday afternoon that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. State police said one person was struck in the northbou...

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a bill that will allow terminally ill Illinois residents to end their lives with physician-prescribed medication. A state report says the law will only apply...

Charles A. Perry, 77, of West Salem, IL passed away on December 6, 2025 at his home in West Salem, IL. Charles was born November 7, 1948, in Calvin, IL to L.D. and Constance P. (Franklin) Perry. He ma...

Teddy E. "Pops" Fann , 69, of Carrier Mills, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Eldorado, IL on August 21, 1956, the son of Sharon Kay...

Local and area law enforcement are urging businesses to be vigilant after a recent surge in counterfeit $100 bills being passed in the region. On Monday, Fairfield Save-A-Lot Manager, Tyler Lampley re...