Author Archives: Mark Wells
DETAILS RELEASED IN HELICOPTER CRASH THAT CLAIMED FOUR MEMBERS OF BAILEY FAMILY
Additional information has been released following last Wednesday's tragic helicopter crash near Ekalaka, Montana, that claimed the lives of four members of the family of Illinois Republican gubernato...
Oct 28, 2025
TWO FAIRFIELD RESIDENTS SENTENCED IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
Two Fairfield residents received sentences last Thursday in Wayne County Circuit Court before Judge Matt Vaughn. 46-year-old Susan Grove was sentenced to two years of probation for possession of metha...
Oct 28, 2025
FREE CHILDREN'S ORTHOPEDIC CLINICS TO BE HELD IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
The Flora Elks Lodge 1659 and Olney Elks Lodge 926, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation, will sponsor a free children's orthopedic assessment clinic on Wednesday, Novembe...
Oct 28, 2025
WHITE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES RASH OF STOLEN ATVS, UTVS, AND MOWERS
The White County Sheriff's Department is actively investigating a series of thefts involving all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility task vehicles (UTVs), and lawn mowers across the county. According to ...
Oct 28, 2025
CISNE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HOST FUNDRAISER SUPPER FRIDAY TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHILDREN
The Cisne Fire Department will hold a fundraiser supper on Friday, October 31st beginning at 4 p.m. at the Cisne firehouse. The meal is offered by donation, with all proceeds going to support the Chri...
Oct 28, 2025
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ARRESTS MAN CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED DUI AND RECKLESS HOMICIDE
The Illinois State Police (ISP) arrested 34-year-old Edwin O. Pacheco-Meza of Indianapolis, IN after a fatal crash in Westfield, IL Friday evening. Monday, the Clark County State's Attorney's Office f...
Oct 28, 2025
WEST FRANKFORT SCHOOL BOARD TO VOTE ON TEACHERS' CONTRACT AT SPECIAL MEETING THURSDAY
The West Frankfort School Board will hold a special meeting Thursday night to consider approval of the new collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of Teachers Local 817. The upcom...
Oct 28, 2025
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at the Mt. Carmel Regional vs. Robinson 6pm ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: No Events Scheduled OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL...
Oct 28, 2025
BOIL ORDER ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF FAIRFIELD
The City of Fairfield Water Distribution Department has issued a boil order for the following areas. The order was prompted after a leak was discovered and repaired Monday afternoon. All of Shoreway D...
Oct 28, 2025
The Bailey family-Zachary, Kelsey, daughter and son, Vada and Samuel of Xenia
The Bailey family-Zachary Adam, age 37, Kelsey Danielle, age 35, and a cherished daughter and son, Vada Rose, age 12, and Samuel Isaac, age 7-of Xenia, Illinois, passed away on October 22, 2025, in Ek...
Oct 28, 2025