Author Archives: Mark Wells

The Clay County Health Department has released its fall schedule for drive-thru flu shot clinics, giving residents multiple opportunities to get vaccinated without leaving their vehicles. Drive-Thru C...

President Donald Trump's Department of Justice is arguing against Illinois' assault weapons ban. While appearing before the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday, Harmeet Dhillon said the AR-15 ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Girls Tennis vs Carmi-White Co. at Lakeside Park 4pm Lady Mules Volleyball at Hamilton Co. 3 levels 5pm ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FRONTIER COLLEGE: Bobcat Baseball at Nor...

Maryellen Faye (Marsh) Collins of Wayne City, IL passed away at her home on Sept. 20th, 2025 at 3:00pm with her two children by her side. She was 98 years old and had been in declining health for quit...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 44-year-old Jamie M. Taylor of Fairfield Friday night on a Wayne County warrant for Failure to Appear. The original charge was Operation of a Motor Vehic...

The City of Fairfield is notifying motorists that Norfolk Southern Railroad will close its crossing on U.S. 45 (South 1st Street) from September 29th through October 3rd for surface repair work. Durin...

(Photo Credit: Evansville Police Department) A Carmi man was taken into custody in Evansville Saturday after police say a Flock camera alert flagged a stolen vehicle traveling in the city. Evansville ...

Fairfield will soon welcome artists from across the region as the Fairfield PaintOut begins tomorrow (Tuesday) and continues this week bringing creativity and vibrant color to Wayne County. Throughout...

The North Wayne CUSD #200 Board of Education will meet tonight at Cisne Middle School, beginning with a Budget Hearing at 6:50 p.m. to review and approve the proposed 2025-26 budget. A Regular Meeting...

The Wayne County Democratic Party met Wednesday, September 17th to discuss community projects and upcoming events. State Representative Dave Severin has accepted a request for a bench to be placed in ...