Author Archives: Mark Wells

  The Hamilton County Fair is set to kick off a week of thrilling events and family fun, running from Saturday through June 13th. The festivities begin on Saturday at noon with the crowd-pleasing...

The 18th Annual Made New Ride for Recovery will roll into Fairfield on Saturday, hosted by Not Your Ordinary Church (NYOC) at 120 North Street. This community event welcomes all vehicles and aims to s...

The Wayne County Retired Teachers Association is pleased to announce a $500 scholarship for the 2026-2027 school year to students in Wayne County pursuing a career in education. This scholarship is op...

The Edwards County Historical Preservation Society is firing up support for local history with a Smoked Pork Loin Fundraiser, inviting community members to enjoy a savory meal while helping preserve t...

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is offering driver education classes for teenagers this summer and fall. Summer classroom sessions will be held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from June 9 thro...

  The National Weather Service says a drier air mass has settled across Southern Illinois and the Ohio Valley, bringing comfortable conditions and seasonable temperatures through the end of the w...

The Fairfield Swimming Pool in Leo French Park invites the public to make a splash at a special free swim event, thanks to the generous sponsorship of Gordy and Diana Toombs. The community swim will t...

  The Clay County Sheriff's Office executed two search warrants in the Clay City area Monday as part of ongoing investigations, resulting in five arrests and the recovery of multiple stolen vehic...

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced a weekend closure of U.S. Route 45 in White County to allow for a culvert replacement project. The closure will affect both directions of...

Residents from Hamilton, Wayne and White counties will gather Saturday, June 13th to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer and raise funds to support the fight against the dis...