Author Archives: Mark Wells

Grayville is set to welcome a new police officer to its force. During a meeting on Monday evening, city leaders unanimously agreed to hire Zach Coale, effective May 1st. This position comes following ...

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is inviting young photographers across the state to participate in the 2025 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. This contest offers students ages 8 to 18 a uniqu...

A popular laundry detergent is being recalled due to concerns about bacterial contamination. Reckitt, the manufacturer, has announced a voluntary recall of Woolite Delicates Detergent, which is sold e...

The Fairfield City Council met in regular session last (Tuesday) night. The council approved the minutes from the previous meeting and the payment of bills. Under Routine Business, Janice Crow Region ...

The Wayne County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Community Impact Grants. Eleven applications were received for this year's grant, totaling $13,750 in requested funds. Th...

    (Photo credit: Mount Vernon PD Facebook page) Three suspects arrested in a murder investigation in Mount Vernon have been identified. Police found 57-year-old Patrick Williamson early Mo...

Jasper Grade School is gearing up for a fundraising event. Since 2007, the 7th and 8th graders have participated in a biennial trip to Washington, D.C., and this year, they're starting their fundraisi...

Fairfield Mules Girls Track at Lawrenceville 4pm Fairfield Mules Baseball at Waltonville 4:30pm Fairfield Lady Mules Softball at Waltonville 4:30pm BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL SCORES FROM TUESDAY Fairfi...

Reta Diane Munsell Denny, 82, of Woodburn, KY passed away December 7, 2024 at her residence. The McLeansboro, Illinois native was born January 19, 1942 to the late James Frederick and Diana Jane Vaugh...

Belinda Kaye Payne, 59 of Grayville, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Friday, April 16, 1965, in Olney, the daughter of James ...