Author Archives: Mark Wells

Illinois youth deer hunters set a new record during the 2025 youth deer season, harvesting a preliminary total of 4,714 deer statewide from October 11-13. This total surpasses last year's figure of 4,...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Football at Hamilton Co. Kickoff at 7pm (final regular season game) ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: No Events Scheduled OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: BLA...

Ruth Irene (Buhler) Gammon, 81, of Texico, IL passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon, IL. Ruth was born on July 16, 1944 to Ben & Evelyn (Smith) B...

Local law enforcement officials have reported two arrests on Wednesday. 37- year-old Joel L. Waldrop was taken into custody late Wednesday afternoon by Wayne City Police on a charge of Domestic Batter...

Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for recent thefts in the area. According to reports, an individual entered a trailer bel...

The City of Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Christmas Parade, scheduled for Saturday, December 6th at 5:00 PM. This year's event promises to bring a unique twist to holiday ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced plans to reopen 2,100 Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices nationwide effective today (Thursday). The move comes as the agency works to resume crit...

The Board of Trustees of the Illinois Eastern Community College District met on Tuesday at Lincoln Trail College in Robinson. During the meeting, the Board approved the minutes from its previous sessi...

A two-vehicle accident on Route 45 near Norris City resulted in multiple injuries Wednesday. Emergency crews arrived to find one vehicle on its side following the collision. Although initial reports i...

The Village of West Salem Board of Trustees will convene for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, October 27th, at 6:30 p.m. Key items on the agenda include approval of minutes from prior meetings, ...