Author Archives: Mark Wells

Jeanne F. Nicholson, 84, of Benton, IL passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Harrisburg, IL. She was born on May 22, 1941 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of John and Gertrude (Leiser) Winkler. Jeanne...

A man suspected of multiple traffic violations and attempting to evade law enforcement was apprehended after a high-speed pursuit that spanned two counties early Thursday morning.   According Way...

Laela Kohzadi, daughter of Bobby and Iris Kohzadi of West Frankfort, has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa 2024-2025 Illinois All-State Academic Team. This honor recognizes top-performing community co...

The Wayne County Retired Teachers' Association is excited to offer a $500 scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year. This scholarship is aimed at encouraging young individuals in our county who are pu...

TODAY AT FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Tennis vs Mt. Carmel @ Lakeside Park 4pm Senior Recognition @ 3:45pm Girls & Boys Track @ Webber 3pm Baseball @ Eldorado 4:30pm Softball @ Benton 4:30pm GIRLS HIGH S...

Mary A. Gingerich, age 73, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro. She was the daughter Andy & Rosa Herschberger. On September 21, 1972...

Star Student Ava Best   left to right: Rod Vaughn Lions President and selection committee, Kerri Merritt Educator of the Year, Tammy Austin High Star Teacher, David Savage selection committee cha...

Two individuals entered guilty pleas in Wayne County Circuit Court Tuesday. 40-year-old George W. Rankin IV admitted in court Tuesday to violating a previous probation sentence for Unlawful Possession...

The Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation announces the 20th Annual Scholarship Scramble Golf Outing, set to take place on Friday, June 6th at the McLeansboro Golf Course. This event is dedicated to r...

A woman from Woodlawn, Illinois, is facing more than 100 charges after authorities uncovered a puppy mill with over 120 dogs living in extremely poor conditions inside an abandoned veterinary clinic n...