Author Archives: Mark Wells

In a leadership change, three top administrators at Fairfield Memorial Hospital were terminated Tuesday afternoon. Those dismissed include Chief Nursing Officer Rachel (McCulley) Ewing, Chief Financia...

Get ready to tee off with a twist, The Vintage Golf Tournament is set to hit the Fairfield Public Golf Course on Saturday, August 16th, promising a day full of fun, flair, and fierce competition. With...

(Photo credit: IL Department of Corrections)   49-year-ol Jeremy L. Tucker of Fairfield, has filed a motion seeking a reduction of his 14-year prison sentence stemming from a 2023 drunk driving c...

The Wayne County State's Attorney's Office has filed a petition to revoke the probation of 54-year-old Steven R. Koontz of Fairfield following allegations that he failed to comply with court-ordered f...

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Heat Advisory in effect from Saturday afternoon through Tuesday evening as the region braces for the season's first major heat wave.   Heat in...

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...

Church of the Harvest in Wayne City will hold a fundraiser dinner this Sunday, June 22nd following morning worship services. The event will take place in the Fellowship Building, with meal service beg...

The Flora Chamber Of Commerce is preparing for this year's Independence Day festivities promising an unforgettable day of entertainment, food, and patriotism. Events start Friday, July 4th at 12 noon ...

The FBI is asking for the public's help in identifying an unknown suspect who allegedly defaced the Senator Paul Simon Federal Building in Carbondale on June 10th.   A reward of up to $1,000 is b...

Illinois State Police Troop 9 responded to a three-vehicle crash early Thursday morning on Illinois Route 130 near the West Salem Crossroads in Edwards County.   The crash occurred around 6:21 a....