Author Archives: Mark Wells

As the holiday season brings a surge in residential package deliveries, local law enforcement is reminding residents to take extra precautions to protect their shipments. According to recent reports, ...

McLeansboro is gearing up for a day full of festive holiday cheer this Saturday, with a variety of Christmas events planned for the entire community to enjoy. The celebrations kick off early with Brea...

The Wayne City Board of Trustees recently met to address several concerning issues, including the ongoing search for a new Police Officer and Police Chief. The vacancy follows the resignation of forme...

Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas announces the results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols in Effingham, Wabash, and Wayne counties during November...

Last summer, Fairfield Memorial Hospital fell victim to a cyber attack orchestrated by the notorious Russian ransomware group, LockBit. This attack resulted in a complete shutdown of the hospital's co...

Santa is set to spread holiday cheer during the Fairfield Christmas parade this Saturday, followed by a special visit to his house at Leo French Park. After the parade, families will have several oppo...

Officials at the Edwards County Courthouse are rallying community support to honor the late Resident Circuit Judge Michael Valentine with a commemorative bench. Donations of plastic caps, lids, and mo...

Fairfield Mules Boys Basketball team is at home tonight (Friday) against state ranked Waltonville at the Mule Barn on Jed Foster Court. Action begins tonight at 5pm BOYS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SCORES ...

Reta Faye Blair, 86, of Carmi, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She was born on March 16, 1938, in White County, the daughter of Halsey Fred and Mary Myrtle (Hon) Higginson. She graduated f...

40-year-old Carrie Cullins of Fairfield was arrested Wednesday morning by Fairfield Police on an outstanding warrant issued out of Marion County for Residential Burglary. Cullins was transported and b...