Author Archives: Mark Wells

A metro east resident has announced her candidacy for Illinois' 12th Congressional District. Julie Fortier says she is committed to bringing integrity, transparency, and steadfast advocacy to the peop...

Wayne County State's Attorney Kyle Ellis has dismissed felony charges against Johnny Green, 36, of McLeansboro, in connection with a fatal side-by-side crash that occurred last year. All charges were ...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital proudly announces the appointment of Dawn Murbarger, BSN, RN, EMT-P, LI, CEN, as the new Director of the Emergency Department. Murbarger brings over 23 years of progressive...

Another person has announced his intentions to run for Wayne County Coroner. Wayne County 911-Coordinator Tom Windland has officially announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the March...

Local Modern Woodmen members honored Wayne City Fire Chief, Scott Clark of Wayne City recently for his countless hours of service to the community. Clark received recognition through Modern Woodmen of...

The Geff Ruritan Club will hold its monthly breakfast event, to be held on Saturday, October 11th from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Geff Ruritan Building. The breakfast will feature a menu, including sausa...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Football at Flora 7pm ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: Bobcats Volleyball at Southeastern Illinois College 6:30pm Bobcats Baseball vs Olney Central Colle...

Fire crews were called to a structure fire early this (Thursday) morning at 607 NW 9th Street, the former residence of Butch Rogers in Fairfield. The Fairfield City Fire Department and Fairfield Rural...

The Wayne County Board will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight (Thursday) at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse. The agenda includes approval of September's minut...

)Front Row: Taylor Postin, Curtlyn Coale, Casey Atteberry, Brittney Wiggins, and Brittany Johnson. Back Row: Nursing Instructors Tracy Hicks, Brittany Rose, and Brianna Trowbridge; FCC President Dr. S...