Author Archives: Mark Wells

Charlene Maurer, 85, of Dahlgren, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Silver Foxes Senior Living and Rehabilitation in McLeansboro. She was born on June 14, 1939 in Decatur to Raymond Olive...

Jeffrey Dean Frazier, 58 of Wayne City, IL, passed away at 6:13 PM, Sunday, February 23, 2025, at his home. Born on September 5, 1966, in Fairfield to Jerry "Sug" and Linda (McCulley) Frazier, he had ...

John David Myers, 80, of Carmi, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, Illinois. He was born on November 28, 1944, in Carmi, the son of Arthur Maurice "Si" and Beat...

    Wayne County State's Attorney Kyle Ellis has initiated a petition to forfeit the home of 68-year-old Gregg L. Duckworth of Fairfield which is suspected of being involved in drug-related ...

A 20-year-old man from Keenes was critically injured in a flash fire on Friday afternoon. The man, whose name has not been released by authorities, was using a plasma cutter at 4-Mile Welding when ace...

With the deadline for U.S. citizens to obtain Real IDs fast approaching, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is encouraging residents to "Get Real."   A Real ID is a federally standardi...

The Hamco Food and Brew Fest is set to take place this Saturday from 6 to 9 PM at the Big Red Barn in McLeansboro. Now in its 7th year, the festival will highlight the best food and beer from the regi...

The Boil Water Order for customers in the Village of Mt. Erie has been LIFTED. Residents no longer need to boil water for human consumption as tests results have come back clear and safe.

A Boil Water Order is in effect for the Bt. Prairie Water System from Centreville North and Centreville West to Mill Shoals. Everyone should boil their water for human consumption until further notice...

Hazel Stine Reel, 96, of Olney, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, at Stone Bridge in Olney surrounded by family. Hazel was born June 19, 1928, in Cisne, IL, the daughter of Harry C and Nellie (Bl...