Author Archives: Mark Wells

TODAY AT FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Boys Tennis at Herrin 4pm Lady Mules Softball at Odin 4:30pm Mules Baseball vs Centralia at Lakeside Park 4:30pm JV innings to follow GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL SCORES F...

Ryan Anthony Hanson, 49, of West Salem, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at his home. Ryan was born on February 24, 1976, in Richland County, Illinois, to Monte Hanson, Sr. and Vivian ...

George Russell Dutton, age 85 of Mt. Vernon, Illinois passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025 at St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. Russ was born June 4, 1939 in Cave-In-Rock, IL. He was a s...

The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is calling on local businesses and community members to participate in their upcoming "Summer Saturday" events, set to bring fun and excitement to the downtown area. ...

As warmer weather approaches, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued a warning about tick season and Lyme Disease Awareness Month in May. They are urging residents to take precauti...

The Illinois Petroleum Resources Board (IPRB) still has limited spots available for its annual Math and Science Summer Program for teachers, scheduled for June 24-27 in Mt. Vernon. Illinois educators ...

A single-engine aircraft experienced a minor accident at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport late Sunday afternoon around 4:49pm when its nose struck the runway during a landing maneuver. The pilot was uninjur...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that Illinois farmers have reached the halfway point in planting both corn and soybeans as of the week ending May 11th. Farmers had 4.8 days suitable for fie...

Carmi-White County Community Unit School District #5 has announced that classes are cancelled today (Tuesday) following a potential threat reported overnight.   According to Superintendent report...

Wayne County residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted electronic devices at a free Electronic Waste Recycling event on Saturday, May 17th. The event will be held from 8:00 a.m...