Author Archives: Mark Wells

The Fairfield City Band will hold its final performance of the summer tomorrow night (Thursday, July 3rd) at 7 p.m. on the Wayne County Courthouse lawn.   Community members are encouraged to brin...

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police, and local law enforcement agencies are issuing a clear warning ahead of the Independence Day holiday: If you're impaired by alc...

General Motors is recalling more than 62,000 Chevrolet Silverado pickups due to a potential fire hazard linked to the brake pressure sensor assembly.   According to GM, the sensor may leak brake ...

State Representative Adam Niemerg is calling for the resignation of Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) Director Latoya Hughes, citing continued safety concerns within state correctional facilit...

Gaiser's European Style Provisions Inc. has issued a recall for nearly 150,000 pounds of bologna nationwide due to misbranding. The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service stated that the recalled p...

Bashore Trash Service has announced a temporary suspension of its regular trash pickup schedule this week due to mechanical issues.   According to the company, their trash truck is currently unde...

Fairfield Community High School has released registration details for all new and returning students for the 2025-2026 school year. Registration will be required for all students and will be offered b...

  Fairfield Memorial Hospital will host its annual Reduced Rate Lab Testing event from July 14 through July 26, offering patients access to essential lab tests at discounted prices across five co...

  The Albion Arts Council and Citizens National Bank invites the public to an afternoon of tea and treats at the Founder's Day Tea Party, set for Saturday, July 5th, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on West...

The Fairfield Public Library is inviting children and families to their summer with a series of fun, educational, and interactive Summer Activity Mornings on Wednesdays. . Each event begins at 10:00 a...