Author Archives: Mark Wells

The White County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its 79th Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 20th, at the Floral Hall of the fairgrounds in Carmi. Registration will begin at 5:00 p.m....

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has reported an uptick in the state's overall respiratory illness level, moving from Moderate to High, primarily due to a significant increase in emerge...

William "Willie" Michael Skropka, 71, of McLeansboro, Il passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 at his home. Willie was born August 21, 1953 in Oklahoma City, OK to Henry & Rosalie (Wasik) Skropk...

White County Sheriff's Department along with Norris City Police, Norris City Fire Department and White County Ambulance personnel responded to a report of a two-vehicle accident with injuries Tuesday ...

The National Weather Service in Paducah says unsettled weather is expected in Southern Illinois with a roller coaster ride of temperatures over the next week. Showers and storms are expected through T...

Both Fairfield and Cisne High School FFA Chapters performed very well at Section 23 Proficiency Awards Judging held yesterday (Tuesday) at Mt. Carmel High School. First Place winners moving on to the ...

Fairfield Mules will be celebrating their 50th anniversary of wrestling tonight (Wednesday) as they host Mt. Carmel and Oblong/Palestine /Hutsonville High School at the Mule Barn. All former Mule wres...

Donald S. Taylor, 86, of Grayville, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on Thursday, March 10,1938 in Mill Shoals the son of Clarence an...

Robert (Bob} Neil Deischer, 91, of rural West Salem, IL passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Saint Anthony's Hospice in Henderson, KY. Bob was born July 24, 1933 in rural Edwards County, Illinoi...

The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education met for a special meeting last (Monday) night and took action on a couple of items. Chris Miller has been hired as the new Transportation Directo...