Author Archives: Mark Wells

The former pastor of a Harrisburg church has stepped down and is facing legal proceedings and serious allegations. Media reports say Danny Varnadore had served as pastor of the Lighthouse Apostolic Fa...

Mainly cold and dry weather is expected for the southern Illinois region for next week. The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky says no major rain or snow systems are expected for the next s...

The city of Eldorado has passed an ordinance banning the sale and delivery of kratom in the city. The decision is meant to safeguard public health and safety, the city council said in media reports. K...

  GRANITE CITY - As the search continues, the Granite City Police Department is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of 26-year-old DJ Marshall of Granite City, IL, who ...

Rosemary Sullivan, 83, of Crossville passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at her residence in Crossville. She was born on June 16, 1942 in Carmi, IL the daughter of Clifton Dale and Mary Florella...

James "Jim" McPeak 72, Broughton, IL passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. Jim was born June 9, 1953 in Eldorado, IL. a son of Wilbert Lee McPeak and Mildr...

In Thursday's session of Wayne County Circuit Court, several defendants appeared on felony and misdemeanor charges.   28-year-old David Asher of Fairfield pleaded guilty to Unlawful Possession of...

The Fairfield City Band will bring festive cheer to the community with its annual holiday concert on Sunday, December 7th, at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the First Christian Church in Fairf...

The Fairfield Fire Department responded swiftly to a house fire at 413 E. Curry Street Thursday morning. The call came in at approximately 10:25 a.m. after the resident discovered a fire in a bedroom ...

The Secret Santa tree at Kincaid's still has tags available for anyone wishing to help make Christmas brighter for a local child. Participants are asked to return wrapped gifts by December 8th, ensuri...