Author Archives: Mark Wells

A Mt. Vernon, Illinois family physician, Dr. Suzanne Alt, has been convicted of 105 counts of animal abuse following a jury trial last week in McCracken County District Court. Investigators uncovered ...

Wayne County 4-H members will sell their livestock projects at the Wayne County 4-H Auction on Thursday, July 10th during the Wayne County Fair. The auction begins at 5:30 p.m. at the 4-H Livestock Ar...

Edwards County Schools have announced the registration schedule and fee structure for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Registration will be open to all students attending Albion Grade School, West ...

The Unit Tattoo, located on South Marshall Avenue in McLeansboro, is now accepting donations for its Back to School Supply Drive. Needed items include #2 yellow pencils, markers, crayons, plain folder...

The public is invited to the Wayne City Park on Friday, July 11th featuring live music, a food truck, and a market. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. Enjoy a free concert by Handsome Howie, along with Bil...

Weather extremes across Illinois are beginning to affect crop conditions, with too much rain in the south and drought conditions in the north. These challenges are evident in the latest USDA crop prog...

Logan Christopher Rogers, 32, of Henderson, Kentucky, formerly of Carmi, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. He was born on Thursday, October 29, 1992, in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Christopher ...

A diesel fuel spill was discovered Sunday afternoon in the Johnson Creek area of Leo French Park, prompting immediate response from city officials and cleanup crews. Mayor Gary Moore provided details ...

The Wayne County Fair Queen Pageant will be held tonight (Tuesday) at at the fair grandstand. The winner of the 2025 Miss Wayne County Fair Queen title will represent the county at the 2026 Miss Illin...

Cornerstone Community Church in Fairfield is collecting MONETARY donations only to support victims affected by the severe flooding in Texas. The church will accept donations through Sunday, July 13th,...