Author Archives: Mark Wells

Charlene Schmerbauch died September 30, 2025 in Georgetown, Texas. Charlene was born May 17, 1934 in Dubuque, Iowa. Her family moved to Paducah, Kentucky where she graduated from Lone Oak HS. Charlene...

Murder charges against a Fairfield man in the death of 57-year-old Curtis D. Sutton also of Fairfield have been dismissed. Wayne County State's Attorney Kyle Ellis filed a motion Tuesday afternoon to ...

A West Salem, Illinois man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 41 South near Schenk Drive in Knox County Indiana. According to the Knox County Sheriff's Department, deputies...

The City of Fairfield Water Department has announced that water service will be temporarily shut off in parts of the Lakeview area today (Wednesday, October 1st) to allow for repair work. Water will b...

Lawrence County authorities have updated details into the shooting incident that occurred Monday afternoon on Ash Street in Bridgeport. 47-year-old Keith Edward Green was taken into custody by the Law...

Frontier Community College is now accepting applications for the newly established Blake Fehrenbacher, RN Memorial Scholarship. This $1,000 award honors the memory and legacy of Blake Fehrenbacher by ...

Gardeners and homeowners looking to make the most of fall yardwork can gain expert advice at the upcoming Fall Focus: Gardening and Groundskeeping workshop on Saturday, October 18th from 9 to 10:30 a....

According to the USDA, Illinois farmers are making steady progress with this year's harvest. As of Sunday, 21% of the state's corn crop has been harvested-3% ahead of the five-year average. Corn condi...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Boys Golf at Mt. Vernon Green Hills Country Club IHSA Regional 9am (Cisne and Edwards County also participating) ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: Bobcats Volle...

Jasper Water Works Corporation has issued a boil order for customers in the following areas: County Road 970N from CH 21 east to County Road 2475E County Road 2475E between County Road 970N and County...