Author Archives: Mark Wells

Beat the summer heat with a Free Swim Day at the Fairfield Public Swimming Pool in Leo French Park on Saturday, July 12th, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.   This special event is sponsored by CSI Ins...

Clay County Hospital is once again offering free sports physicals at several of its medical clinics this summer. Physicals will be provided on a first come, first serve basis from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at...

With peak roadside mowing season in full swing, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is reminding drivers to slow down, use caution, and stay alert when approaching mowing crews and equipm...

Wayne County Crimestoppers is asking for the public's help in identifying the individual or individuals responsible for recent acts of vandalism involving fireworks and mailboxes. Over the weekend, th...

Action continues tonight at the Wayne County Fair with a high-energy motocross event scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the grandstand. The event is sponsored by People's National Bank and Lemond's Motorsport...

The Wayne County Fairgrounds will host a Craft Fair on Friday and Saturday, July 11th & 12th, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. each evening. This two-day event invites the public to browse a wide selection ...

Grayville Community Unit School District #1 has announced that registration for the 2025-26 school year will take place on Wednesday, July 16th, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.   As part of registra...

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is inviting farmers and agrichemical facilities to participate in a free agrichemical container recycling program aimed at environmental sustainability. S...

SUNDAY'S SCOREBOARD MLB American League: Baltimore Orioles 2, Atlanta Braves 1 Toronto Blue Jays 3, Los Angeles Angels 2 Detroit Tigers 7, Cleveland Guardians 2 (F/10) Tampa Bay Rays 7, Minnesota Twin...

Mildred Elizabeth (Foley) Medlin passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5th, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on December 27th,1934 in Barton, Arkansas to George "Wib" and Mary Foley. Mildred's life was...