Author Archives: Mark Wells
STATE OF ILLINOIS NEWS BRIEFS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30TH
Jury Convicts Sean Grayson of 2nd-Degree Murder In Massey Death (Springfield, IL) -- A jury is convicting a former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy of second-degree murder in the death of Sonya Massey...
Oct 30, 2025
TWO ARRESTED TUESDAY BY WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department reported two arrests Tuesday. Christopher L. Bartley, 52, of Mill Shoals, was taken into custody on a Wayne County warrant for possession of methamphetamin...
Oct 30, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT NEWS - TUESDAY
Three area residents pled guilty in Wayne County Circuit Court Tuesday. Jana L. Musgrave, 47, also known as Jana L. Carter, of Fairfield, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. M...
Oct 30, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF AND FAIRFIELD POLICE COMPLETE SEX OFFENDER COMPLIANCE CHECKS AHEAD OF HALLOWEEN
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office and Fairfield Police Department have completed compliance checks on all 44 registered sex offenders in Wayne County to help ensure a safe environment for children and...
Oct 30, 2025
ANDERSON ANNOUNCES REELECTION BID FOR WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER
Wayne County Treasurer, Yvette Anderson has announced her intention to seek reelection on the Republican ballot in the upcoming March 17, 2026 primary election. "I have enjoyed my time serving as your...
Oct 30, 2025
FAIRFIELD ROTARY CLUB TO HOST 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION DINNER
The Fairfield Rotary Club will mark a major milestone with its 100th Year Celebration Dinner on Friday, November 14th. The event will be held at the Fairfield Elks Lodge, located at 201 SE Second Stre...
Oct 30, 2025
MARY MCCULLEY NAMED DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES AT FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Fairfield Memorial Hospital has announced Mary L. McCulley, RN, BSN, as its new Director of Clinical Services. With over 22 years of experience at the hospital, McCulley will oversee clinical operatio...
Oct 30, 2025
ALBION MAN CHARGED WITH FAILURE TO REGISTER AS SEX OFFENDER
An Albion man has been arrested for allegedly failing to register as a sex offender, as required under Illinois law. 55-year-old, Mark B. Noble of Terminal Street in Albion was taken into custody Wedn...
Oct 30, 2025
CITY OF FAIRFIELD JOINT REVIEW BOARD TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETING NOVEMBER 5TH
The City of Fairfield's Joint Review Board will hold its 2024-2025 annual meeting on Wednesday, November 5th at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Fairfield City Hall. The meeting, which is open to ...
Oct 30, 2025
ILLINOIS MILK SUPPLY DEEMED UNAFFECTED BY HPAI AFTER USDA TESTING
Illinois has been officially classified as "unaffected" by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) under the USDA's National Milk Testing Strategy, following months of raw milk testing. This upgrade,...
Oct 30, 2025