Author Archives: Mark Wells

Harold Lee Helm, age 87, of Rochelle, IL passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026. He was born on March 9, 1939, in Marion County, Illinois, the son of Ruffie and Ruby (Haizlip) Helm. Harold married B...

June (Gott) Esch, 90, formerly of Carmi IL, passed away peacefully on March 18 in her home in Hurricane WV, surrounded by her family. She was born June 1, 1935, in Concord IL. She was the daughter of ...

The National Weather Service says the area will experience unusually warm weather across Southern Illinois with temperatures soaring into the low 80s today, far above typical late March averages. The ...

Multiple defendants entered guilty pleas before Judge Matt Vaughn in Wayne County Circuit Court on Thursday. Reese Irwin, 24, of Johnsonville pled guilty to criminal trespass to land and was placed on...

The Fairfield Community High School (FCHS) Board of Education held its regular meeting on Thursday, March 19th addressing a range of business items, including major renewals, staffing, and facility im...

Clay County farmer and former state lawmaker, Darren Bailey is gearing up for another run against Governor JB Pritzker after Tuesday night's primary, but results show he faces significant challenges i...

The Clay County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of a structure fire on Tuesday morning at approximately 8:05 a.m. in the 3000 block of Ironwood Road, Xenia. Initial reports indicated that a...

A new restaurant combining the popular Applebee's and IHOP brands is set to open its doors at 105 Potomac Blvd. in Mount Vernon Tuesday, March 24th. The dual-branded location will offer customers both...

Wabash Area Development, Inc. (WADI) is accepting applications for its 2026 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Scholarship Program, offering college and occupational training scholarships for low-i...

Clay County Hospital is inviting the community to attend its Health Community Resource Fair on Friday, March 27th. . The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Nostalgia Theater, lo...