Author Archives: Mark Wells

Robert "Bob" Gerold Conklin, age 93, formerly of Flora, Illinois, passed away October 27, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida. He was born February 27, 1932, in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Harold and Lenora...

Families across Wayne County will have an opportunity to receive Thanksgiving Boxes this holiday season through a partnership between Fairfield Save A Lot and Feeding Kids of Wayne County. The program...

Albion-based First Brands, parent company of Champion Labs, has filed a lawsuit against former CEO Patrick James, alleging he spent millions on personal luxuries while the company spiraled toward bank...

Wayne County Coroner Shari Winter has confirmed that 19-year-old Clark Ewing of Fairfield died from complications related to Neurofibromatosis, a type of brain tumor. His death on Tuesday, July 8, 202...

Registration is now open for in-person pesticide license testing sessions offered through the Illinois Department of Agriculture in partnership with Illinois Extension. The sessions are for individual...

A fire that began smoldering in the attic insulation of a rural Mt. Vernon residence was quickly contained to the attic late Sunday night. According to Jefferson Fire officials, the homeowner discover...

The local chapter of Gamma Upsilon will hold its annual Fantasy Auction on Saturday, November 15th at the First Baptist Church in Fairfield. The auction begins at 10 a.m. and will feature a variety of...

Following a specially called meeting last Friday morning, the Grayville City Council has named David Kendrick as the town's new city administrator. Kendrick replaces Bobby Hatcher, who resigned last m...

Olney Central College will hold its next information session for prospective Radiography Program students is tomorrow (Wednesday) at 3:00 p.m. in Wattleworth Hall, Room 213. The meeting is intended fo...

  Federal health officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of infant botulism connected to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. The outbreak has resulted in 13 hospitalizations across...