Author Archives: Mark Wells

FCHS AFTER PROM COMMITTEE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS WINNER FOR TODAY (THURSDAY) ANNOUNCED
The Fairfield Community High School After Prom Committee has announced the cash winner of the 12 Days of Christmas for today (Thursday). Winning $200 is Amy Barnett. The ticket was sold by Chase Phill...
Mark Wells Dec 19, 2024

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE EXPANDS MOVE OVER ALERTS TO PROTECT DRIVERS AND TROOPERS
The Illinois State Police (ISP) is expanding the number of ways drivers receive alerts when ISP activity is up ahead and they need to slow down and move over. ISP and the Illinois Department of Innova...
Mark Wells Dec 19, 2024

SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19TH
Fairfield Lady Mules Basketball team will have a home game tonight with Richland County on Jed Foster Court at The Mule Barn. JV game begins tonight at 6pm followed by the Varsity contest. 70TH ANNUAL...
Mark Wells Dec 19, 2024
Donna Collins, 77 of Geff
Donna Collins, 77 of Geff, passed away at 1:16 PM, Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. Born on May 15, 1947, in Mt. Vernon, IL to Darrell and Pauline (Russel...
Mark Wells Dec 18, 2024

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ARREST CISNE MAN FOLLOWING VEHICLE PURSUIT SUNDAY
(Photo Credit: Wayne County Jail) On Sunday, Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies attempted to stop an ATV in rural Cisne. The ATV fled and a pursuit was initiated. The ATV was able to elude the Deputies a...
Mark Wells Dec 18, 2024

FAIRFIELD WOMAN APPEARS IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT TUESDAY, ADMITS TO VIOLATING PROBATION ORDER
25-year-old Alyssa Collins of Fairfield appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court Tuesday. Collins admitted to violating a previous order of two years probation on an original charge of Unlawful Possessi...
Mark Wells Dec 18, 2024

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT MAKE TWO ARRESTS TUESDAY NIGHT
(Photo Credit: Wayne County Jail) Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies conducted a traffic stop Tuesday night just before 9:30 on a vehicle being driven by 44-year-old Amanda Garner of Fairfield. During th...
Mark Wells Dec 18, 2024

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH RELEASES 2024 THIRD QUARTER REPORT ON NURSING HOME VIOLATIONS
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced on Tuesday the publication of its 2024 Third Quarter Report detailing nursing home violations. This report includes information on 312 violation repo...
Mark Wells Dec 18, 2024

ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU REVAMPS POLICY WITH NEW LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
The Illinois Farm Bureau has introduced significant updates to its policy, addressing a variety of legislative priorities, including wildlife management and farmland ownership. Delegates have a...
Mark Wells Dec 18, 2024

STATE OF ILLINOIS NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
SENATOR DICK DURBIN REINTRODUCES AMENDMENT TO ABOLISH ELECTORAL COLLEGE Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin has reintroduced a constitutional amendment aimed at eliminating the Electoral College, the cu...
Mark Wells Dec 18, 2024