Author Archives: Mark Wells

SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 19TH
WEDNESDAY'S SCOREBOARD NBA Finals: A new NBA champion may be crowned tonight. The Indiana Pacers will play host to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Six of the NBA Finals in Indianapolis. The Thunder ...
Mark Wells Jun 19, 2025
George Terry Anderson, 55, of Norris City
George Terry Anderson, 55, of Norris City, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. He was born on August 28, 1969, in Fairfield, Illinois, the son of George Larry and Patsy J. (Allen) Anderson. Terry g...
Mark Wells Jun 18, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT NEWS FROM TUESDAY
Jordan J. Clevenger, 28, of Sesser, appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court on Tuesday and pled guilty to Unlawful Interference with the Reporting of Domestic Violence. Clevenger was sentenced t...
Mark Wells Jun 18, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERING REWARD FOR STOLEN ATV, VEHICLE THEFT CASES
Wayne County Crimestoppers is seeking information in connection with two recent thefts and is offering a cash reward for tips leading to an arrest. An ATV was reported stolen from the residence...
Mark Wells Jun 18, 2025

DRONE TECHNOLOGY AIDS IN LATE-NIGHT RESCUE OF MISSING TUBERS IN CLAY COUNTY
Heavy rains that dropped 2 to 3 inches across the area on Monday led to flooding in several low-lying parts of Clay County, setting the stage for a late-night rescue effort after three individuals wen...
Mark Wells Jun 18, 2025

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT MEETS AT LINCOLN TRAIL COLLEGE
The Board of Trustees of the Illinois Eastern Community College (IECC) District held its regular meeting Tuesday at Lincoln Trail College. During the meeting, Chancellor Gower recognized Dr. Ja...
Mark Wells Jun 18, 2025

GOVERNOR SIGNS $55.1 BILLION STATE BUDGET, RELIES ON $700M IN NEW TAXES
IIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Illinois' fiscal year 2026 budget into law Monday, approving the largest spending plan in state history at $55.1 billion. The budget takes effect July 1st and i...
Mark Wells Jun 18, 2025

USDA REPORT, ILLINOIS CROPS SHOW IMPROVEMENT AS SUMMER ADVANCES
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that the majority of Illinois crops are in good shape heading into late June, with both corn and soybean conditions improving over the past week. As o...
Mark Wells Jun 18, 2025

SEVERE WEATHER THREAT LATER TODAY; DANGEROUS HEAT TO FOLLOW INTO NEXT WEEK
The National Weather Service in Paducah is warning residents across the region of increasing chances for strong to severe thunderstorms later today (Wednesday) through this evening. Forecasters...
Mark Wells Jun 18, 2025

FAIRFIELD POLICE REPORT MULTIPLE ARRESTS OVER THIS PAST WEEKEND
Dawn A. Taylor Cohen James Cassen Amanda Gail Garner Jacqueline S. Lloyd Terry Edward Richardson The Fairfield Police Department reported a busy weekend with multiple arrests between Jun...
Mark Wells Jun 18, 2025