Author Archives: Mark Wells
MEDICARE ANNOUNCES LOWER PRICES FOR 15 HIGH-COST DRUGS IN LATEST ROUND OF NEGOTIATIONS
The Trump administration has announced new, lower Medicare prices for 15 widely used prescription drugs as part of the latest phase of the Medicare drug price negotiation program established by the Bi...
Dec 01, 2025
NINE EARTHQUAKES RECORDED IN THREE-COUNTY AREA OVER SEVEN DAYS
A total of nine small earthquakes were recorded over a seven-day period in a three-county region spanning New Madrid County and Mississippi County in Missouri, as well as Lake County, Tennessee, accor...
Dec 01, 2025
ISBE REPORTS CONTINUED PROGRESS IN REDUCING TEACHER VACANCIES ACROSS ILLINOIS
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has released new findings from the second year of its Teacher Vacancy Grant Pilot Program, showing continued progress in reducing teacher shortages statewi...
Dec 01, 2025
Flo Ann Hart, age 86 of McLeansboro, IL
Flo Ann Hart, age 86 of McLeansboro Il. passed away Thursday, November 27th at Deaconess Hospital, Marion Il. She was Born October 24,1939 in Aden Il, a daughter of George Normal and Mary Mariah (Wils...
Dec 01, 2025
Brinton Evan Wynder, 88, Shabbona, IL (formerly of Edwards County)
Former Edwards County resident, Brinton Evan Wynder, 88, passed away on November 26, 2025, at Prairie Crossing Living and Rehabilitation Center in Shabbona, Illinois. Brinton was born in Chicago, Illi...
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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY ISSUED; LIGHT MIX AND BITTER COLD TO START THE WEEK
The National Weather Service says a light wintry mix is expected to move into southeast Missouri, southern Illinois and western Kentucky beginning Monday evening and continuing into Tuesday morning, p...
Dec 01, 2025
FAIRFIELD FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS RETURNS TO LEO FRENCH PARK DECEMBER 5TH
Volunteers for a Progressive Fairfield will once again host the annual Festival of Lights at Leo French Park, starting Friday, December 5th and running through the end of the year. The popular drive-t...
Dec 01, 2025
SECRET SANTA TREE AT KINCAID'S STILL HAS TAGS AVAILABLE
The Secret Santa tree at Kincaid's in Fairfield still has tags available for anyone wishing to help make Christmas brighter for a local child. Participants are asked to return wrapped gifts by Decembe...
Dec 01, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERING REWARD IN DIRT BIKE THEFT CASE
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for stealing a 2025 Yamaha dirt bike from the Jeremy Duffield residence....
Dec 01, 2025
VILLAGE OF SIMS TO FLUSH HYDRANTS TODAY (MONDAY)
The Village of Sims will be conducting hydrant flushing today (Monday, December 1st). Residents may notice fluctuations in water pressure and some water discoloration during this process. However, off...
Dec 01, 2025