Author Archives: Mark Wells

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball vs. South Central at Veteran's Field 4:30pm Lady Mules Softball at Altamont 4:30pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne at Odin W...

Michael D. Collard, 78, of Danville, IL passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Wabash Senior Living and Rehab in Carmi. He was born on April 11, 1947 in Grayville the son of Charles and Norma (Mas...

LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST   ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball vs. Mt. Carmel at Veterans Field 11:00 a.m. Mules JV Baseball vs. Mt Carmel at Veterans Field 1:00 p.m. Lady ...

A multi-vehicle accident with injuries occurred late Friday morning on Illinois Route 15 just east of Fairfield, near the west drive to the Fairfield Rural Fire Department Station and the former Vaugh...

The Wayne County Farm Bureau has announced the recipients of its 2026 Community Impact Grants, awarding a total of $9,000 to seven local organizations for projects that aim to make a lasting differenc...

A warm weekend is expected for the southeastern Illinois region, followed by temperatures returning closer to normal to start next week. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Paduca...

A proposed bill bearing the name of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson would require high schools in Illinois to offer a voter registration opportunity for all eligible students graduating from high schools ...

ILLINOIS SETS NEW RECORD FOR WINTER WHEAT YIELD IN 2025 Illinois farmers achieved a new record for winter wheat yields in 2025, averaging 88 bushels per acre, according to USDA data. This surpasses th...

  The Illinois Farm Bureau is mobilizing its members to urge congressional support for the proposed 2026 farm bill. House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn "GT" Thompson introduced the Farm, Food...

  The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) has announced the availability of $1.5 million in grant funding to support energy efficiency upgrades at publicly owned public water ...