Author Archives: Mark Wells

The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) Small Business Development Center will host a Grant Writing Workshop on Thursday, November 20th, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Lincoln Trail College in ...

School officials are commending staff and first responders for their quick actions after a Galatia Junior High student suffered a medical emergency during a girls basketball game in Johnson County on ...

After months of contract negotiations, West Frankfort teachers have taken a significant step toward a work stoppage. The West Frankfort Federation of Teachers, Local 817, voted unanimously Wednesday a...

Average gasoline prices in Illinois have fallen by 9.8 cents per gallon in the past week, now standing at $3.18 per gallon, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,378 stations statewide. Prices are now 2...

The Enfield Village Board met Tuesday night for its regular monthly session. The board received updates on several ongoing projects. Fourteen of sixteen poles for the village's new Christmas lights ha...

The Southern Illinois Diabetes Awareness Group announces the Diabetes Expo 2025, an all-inclusive event focused on raising diabetes awareness, sharing vital resources, and promoting healthy living for...

Ronnie Lemke, 81, of Parkersburg, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at his residence peacefully. Ronnie was born on November 14, 1943 in Berryville, IL to parents, Karl and Birdie M. (Taylor...

Charles Edward Leathers, age 87, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday evening, October 13, 2025, at Axiom Gardens in Flora. He was born February 11, 1938, in Xenia, the son of Lowell and Esther (Col...

Mary V. Morris, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, October 12, 2025, less than two weeks after her 99th birthday, and a wonderful lifetime of memories. Mary was born Sept...

The National Weather Service in Paducah says high pressure will continue to dominate the weather pattern through Friday, keeping conditions warm, sunny, and dry across the region. Expect plenty of sun...