Author Archives: Mark Wells
WAYNE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS FLU SHOTS FOR ALL AGES
The Wayne County Health Department (WCHD) has announced the availability of flu shots for the community. According to the department, vaccines are now being offered for individuals ages 6 months and o...
Dec 09, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD TO HOLD REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 11TH AT COURTHOUSE
The Wayne County Board will meet for its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, December 11th at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the upstairs courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse. Board member...
Dec 09, 2025
ILLINOIS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL FOR AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION ANNOUNCES 2025 ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS, INCLUDING LOCAL HONOREE
The Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education (ILCAE) has announced its 2025 annual award winners at a ceremony hosted at Central IL Ag in Atlanta, Illinois. Representative Dan Swanson se...
Dec 09, 2025
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Basketball vs. Flora at the Mule Barn 6:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Cisne vs. Wayne City (Cisne Homecoming Game) JR HIGH BOYS...
Dec 09, 2025
Darrell Eugene Boyer, age 67, of Flora, Illinois
Darrell Eugene Boyer, age 67, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Sunday morning, December 7, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born September 22, 1958, in Decatu...
Dec 08, 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...
Dec 08, 2025
THE CLOTHESLINE AND MIDWEST FOOD BANK PARTNER FOR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKET GIVEAWAY IN FAIRFIELD
The Clothesline in Fairfield is once again teaming up with the Midwest Food Bank to support local families in need this holiday season. The annual Christmas Food Basket Giveaway is scheduled for Satur...
Dec 08, 2025
COLD TEMPERATURES TONIGHT, WARMING TREND AND GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH MIDWEEK
The National Weather Service says that overnight lows tonight will be quite cold, dropping into the mid to upper 20s. Some relief is on the way, however, as winds will shift to the south overnight. Co...
Dec 08, 2025
FAIRFIELD BUSINESSES WARNED OF FAKE $100 BILLS CIRCULATING
Fairfield Save-A-Lot Manager Tyler Lampley is alerting local businesses to be on the lookout after multiple counterfeit $100 bills have been passed around town. The fake bills are easily identifiable,...
Dec 08, 2025
SENIOR CITIZENS' CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TOUR SET FOR DECEMBER 10TH
Help at Home and the Wayne County Senior Citizen's Center have announced plans for this year's Annual Senior Citizen's Christmas Lights Tour, taking place Wednesday, December 10th from 5:00 to 7:00 p....
Dec 08, 2025