Author Archives: Mark Wells

Linda Ann Engelmeier, age 78, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by loved ones. Linda was born on December 22, 1946, in M...

Several individuals appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday. Flora resident, 64-year-old Kevin Dunnigan pled guilty to a charge of Disorderly Conduct. Dunnigan was placed on 1 year of Court Su...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department reported two arrests on Thursday both involving methamphetamine-related offenses.   At approximately 11:45 a.m., deputies located Marshall Garrison, 40, of C...

The Fairfield Community High School (FCHS) Board of Education held its regular meeting on last (Thursday) with several key actions taken during the session. The board began by approving the consent ag...

(Photo credit: Logan IDOC)   36-year-old Aydreian D.A. Hooper of Fairfield has begun serving a 10-year prison sentence in connection with the tragic death of her 17-month-old son, Aaruan Hooper, ...

Convicted murderer Ray E. Tate made a brief video appearance in Clinton County Circuit Court Wednesday as part of his ongoing effort to withdraw a guilty plea connected to crimes committed following t...

Local schools are gearing up to celebrate their students' achievements with graduation ceremonies scheduled throughout the weekend. Tonight, two schools will hold 8th grade graduations: New Hope Grade...

(Photo credit: McLeansboro PD Facebook page) Authorities in McLeansboro are investigating an explosion that occurred late Thursday morning near the 200 block of North Locust Street.   According t...

Golfers in the area are preparing to hit the links as the 2025 Fyie & Rice Law Office Golf League kicks off on Monday, June 2nd with a 5:30pm shotgun start at the Fairfield Public Golf Course. &nb...

The Fairfield FFA Livestock Judging Team brought home a fifth-place finish at the Regional Livestock Judging Contest held this week in Newton, showcasing strong performances by several team members. A...