Author Archives: Mark Wells

A detention hearing is scheduled for Thursday for 18-year-old Caleb Stringfield of Fairfield, who faces a Class 2 felony charge of aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving a victim at least five yea...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Senior Life Solutions Department is once again sponsoring its Antique Christmas Angel Tree, a program that supports older adults in the community who are in need or may n...

Fairfield Mayor Gary Moore says efforts to restore the lake at Lakeside Park are moving forward, with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) authorized to cover 100% of planning costs ...

Wayne County Quilts of Valor is currently accepting names of Wayne County veterans, so that they can be awarded a "Quilt of Valor." If you would like to notify the group of a veteran who has not yet r...

Country music sensation Lainey Wilson is set to perform at the Illinois State Fair in 2026. Wilson will headline the Grandstand Stage on Saturday, August 15th. Known for her impressive string of eight...

The "Feed My Sheep" ministry will host a special worship service on Friday, November 7th at 6:00 PM. at 200 West Main Street in Fairfield Those attending can look forward to an evening of praise and w...

As deer hunting season approaches, Illinois Extension is calling on hunters across Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties to help address food insecurity in their communities. The org...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Massac County at the Benton Sectional at 7:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL - IHSA SECTIONALS: BENTON CLASS 2A SECTI...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department reports two arrests on Saturday. On Saturday morning, deputies arrested 35-year-old Jacob Woolever of Fairfield on a Wayne County warrant charging him with Failur...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries on Sunday evening around 5:45 p.m. on Interstate 64 westbound at milepost 98. A 2020 Toyota utility vehicle, d...