Author Archives: Mark Wells

The sentencing of a Norris City man in federal court has been delayed once more. Fifty-eight-year-old Terry Hall, former lead pastor at Turning Point Church of God in McLeansboro, was originally sched...

The Fire Chiefs of Clay County have announced a burn ban that will remain in effect until further notice. The ban prohibits all open-air burning, including trash, landscape debris, and agricultural fi...

SIU Carbondale will pay tribute to the victims of 9/11 with its Saluki Stair Climb tomorrow (Thursday, September 11th) at 6 a.m. at the Banterra Center. The event features a simulated 110-floor stair ...

Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, has announced the recall of over 91,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee hybrids in the United States. The recall affects models from 2022 to 2026 due to a software malf...

Darren Bailey is seeking a rematch with Governor Pritzker. The former Republic State Senator, farmer and Clay County resident is reportedly planning to run for governor of Illinois again next year. Co...

Gerald Edward "Ed" Baker, age 63, of Flora, Illinois, passed away at 4:00 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Integrity Healthcare in Marion. Ed was born January 24, 1962, in Terre Haute, Indiana, th...

Walter Lowell Sons, age 52, of Cisne, Illinois, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025, at HSHS St. Anthony's Hospital in Effingham. He was born October 3, 1972, in Flora, the son of Lowell Beryl and B...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Scott Edward McGuire, who died on August 12, 2025, at the age of 57 at his home in Albion, Illinois. Scott was born at Fairfield Memorial Ho...

The Fairfield City Council met in regular session Tuesday night at City Hall, approving minutes from the August 12th meeting and the payment of bills. During public comments, Brandon Cline petitioned ...

A new Little Miss Geff Frontier Days Queen was crowned Saturday night in the Geff Park in front of a large crowd. Second runner-up was Whitlee Young, First runner-up was Sadie Young and the 2025 Littl...