Author Archives: Mark Wells

The Wayne County Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the upstairs courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse. The agenda includes approval...

Albion City Council Meeting recap from Monday night. Edwards County correspondent, Mark Curtis has the report.  

La Fuente Mexican Restaurant in Fairfield is inviting the community to participate in a special fundraiser to support local students. All day today (Tuesday), La Fuente will donate 15% of all proceeds...

The Edwards County Farm Bureau Young Leader Committee has announced the recipients of its 2026 Young Leader scholarships, recognizing ten outstanding students for their achievements and commitment to ...

The Edwards County Commissioners have announced a special meeting to be held on Thursday, April 9th at 3:30 p.m. The session will take place at the Edwards County Courthouse. The agenda for the meetin...

The Edwards County Farm Bureau Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2026 Collegiate Scholarships, supporting local students pursuing agricultural degrees at the collegiate level. This year, ...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has announced that nearly $950,000 will be returned to Illinois investors as part of a $19 million multi-state settlement involving five major brokerage f...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Baseball vs. Edwards County at Veteran's Field 4:30pm Lady Mules Softball vs. Edwards County at Southwest Park 4:30pm Mules and Lady Mules Track Co-Ed Open Me...

Sandra Lee (Wyatt) Reid passed away at 1:58 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2026 at her home in Fairfield, Illinois. Sandra was born in Edwards County on November 30, 1939 to Burlen and Fern (Jenner) Wyatt. San...

Thomas E. Smith 81, of McLeansboro, Illinois passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Silver Fox Senior Living and Rehab in McLeansboro, IL. Thomas was born August 14, 1944 in Davenport, Iowa to Noel Smit...