Author Archives: Mark Wells

The Fairfield High School Board of Education met for the regular monthy meeting last (Thursday) night in the FCHS Study Hall. The board approved all the items under the Consent Agenda and approved the...

The Fairfield Community High School FFA Alumni Scholarship Dinner Fundraiser is set for this Sunday, February 23rd beginning at 11am at the Fairfield Rural Fire Department. Pork Chops, Sides, Dessert ...

The Fairfield Grade School District Board of Education met this past Monday night. Superintendent, Kristina Gardner provided updates on the district's financial status and building needs. The district...

President Donald Trump has officially fired Rachelle Aud Crowe, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, effective February 18. Crowe was among several "Biden Era" U.S. Attorneys targe...

      Local 4-H members showcased their skills at the first unit-wide 4-H Public Speaking Contest, hosted by Illinois Extension for Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counti...

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is excited to announce that the sweetest weekend of the year is here - National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend. If you haven't gotten your freezers stocked up yet, we have ...

When it comes to farming, there is no substitute for experience. This March, producers and landowners can connect with local Illinois farmers and learn from others' hands-on knowledge on preventing so...

Jimmie Ray Harrelson, 85 a resident of Macedonia, IL. passed away at 3:40 A.M., Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Silver Foxes Senior Living and Rehab, McLeansboro. He was born October 14,1939. The son G...

Emma Lou (Ewing) Horn was absent from the body and present with her Lord Jesus Christ on February 19, 2025, at 4:20 p.m. surrounded by her family. She lived a life rooted in faith. Lou was a woman of ...

  Fairfield Attorney, Matt Vaughn was sworn in Thursday afternoon as the new Resident Judge of Wayne County. Vaughn's immediate family including his wife, Kelli and their children along with Matt...