Author Archives: Mark Wells
TWO SEPARATE CRASHES IN WAYNE COUNTY SEND MULTIPLE INDIVIDUALS TO THE HOSPITAL
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies along with Fairfield Rural Fire Department and Wayne County Ambulance personnel were called to the scene of two separate vehicle crashes over the weekend and into Monda...
Mar 31, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY MAN ARRESTED ON WARRANT FOR METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESSION, VIOLATION OF SENTENCE
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 41-year-old Cody Lee Massie of Geff on Monday evening on a Wayne County warrant for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and Violation of Stayed Sentence. Ma...
Mar 31, 2026
JEFFERSON COUNTY MAN CONVICTED OF MURDER IN WIFE'S DEATH
A Jefferson County man has been found guilty in the death of his wife following a trial that concluded with a swift verdict last Friday. After three hours of deliberation, a jury convicted 52-year-old...
Mar 31, 2026
CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CLINICS TO HOST REDUCED RATE LAB FAIR BEGINNING APRIL 15TH
Clay County Hospital and Medical Clinics will host its popular "Reduced Rate Lab Fair" from April 15th through April 30th. The event invites residents to obtain a lab voucher at any of the hospital's ...
Mar 31, 2026
TOY TRACTOR SHOW COMING TO GEFF, ILLINOIS ON APRIL 4TH
The Geff Ruritan is set to host an exciting Toy Tractor Show on Saturday ,April 4th at the Ruritan Building in Geff. The event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., invites vendors to showcase their ...
Mar 31, 2026
ROCK LEGEND TED NUGENT TO PERFORM IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS THIS SUMMER
Dunbar Music Group has announced that iconic rock guitarist and performer Ted Nugent will take the stage in Southern Illinois this summer. The highly anticipated concert is set for Thursday, July 16th...
Mar 31, 2026
CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES 4TH ANNUAL RESOURCE ROUNDUP AND PARENTING EVENT
The Clay County Health Department is preparing for its 4th annual Resource Roundup, set for Thursday, May 7th, from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Charley Brown Park. This year's event will feature a fun...
Mar 31, 2026
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE UNVEIL MAJOR UPGRADES TO 9-1-1 CALL CENTERS STATEWIDE
The Illinois State Police have announced significant upgrades to 9-1-1 call centers across the state, marking a new era in emergency response technology. All 169 9-1-1 call centers in Illinois have no...
Mar 31, 2026
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RELAUNCHES I-COVER PROGRAM TO BOOST EARLY COVER CROP ADOPTION
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is relaunching its Infield Conservation for Operationalizing Vital Ecosystem Resilience (ICOVER) program, aimed at encouraging the early establishment of ...
Mar 31, 2026
ELEVATED FIRE DANGER AND STRONG WINDS PROMPT CAUTION ACROSS REGION
The National Weather Service in Paducah is warning residents across the region of widespread elevated fire danger anticipated throughout today, especially during the peak heating hours. Sustained wind...
Mar 31, 2026