Author Archives: Mark Wells

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding hunters that archery deer season opens tomorrow (October 1st) statewide and runs through January 18, 2026, with specific season breaks ...

A rural Norris City man was injured Friday night after being trampled by a bull. The incident happened around 9 p.m. when Donis Watts was tending to the animal. Authorities said the bull knocked Watts...

Hillshire Brands has announced a nationwide recall of 58 million pounds of corn dogs and sausage on a stick after reports of wood contamination. At least five people have been injured as a result of c...

The Fairfield Rural Fire Department, with mutual aid from Fairfield City Fire, responded to a structure fire just after 1:30 p.m. Monday at the residence of Anthony and Elizabeth Zurliene, located at ...

Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested a Fairfield man Sunday afternoon following an incident at a rural residence. At approximately 3:50 Sunday afternoon, deputies responded to a report of a distur...

Fairfield Community High School (FCHS) is opening its doors to the public with a new Monthly Speaker Series, inviting students, parents, and community members to connect, learn, and share their input ...

The Fairfield Community High School (FCHS) Music Program is set to host an outdoor event, "Outside the Box," at Leo French Park on Sunday, October 5th starting at 3:00 PM. The afternoon promises an ar...

The Fairfield Public School District #112 Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting for tonight (Tuesday) at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Center Street School Boardroom. The agen...

The Fairfield Community High School Alumni Association invites all former attendees of FCHS to gather for an evening of memories, reconnection, and celebration at the 60th FCHS Alumni Dinner, held Sat...

The Fairfield Community High School Class of 1975 will celebrate its 50th reunion with a special event on Saturday, October 18th. The celebration will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Fairfield...