Author Archives: Mark Wells

The Illinois Deer Donation Program returns for its third donation season as "Hunters Feeding Illinois." The name change is a reflection of an expanded partnership among Feeding Illinois, Southern Illi...

Daniel L. Johnson, age 73, of Flora, Illinois, passed away early Monday morning, October 14, 2024, at his home. He was born January 5, 1951, in Flora, the son of Leon B. and Edna Mae (Henson) Johnson....

Candy Jo Payne, age 60, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday night, October 13, 2024, at her home. Candy was born January 24, 1964, in Dixon, the daughter of John and Florene (Tackitt) Payne. She ha...

Wayne County Sheriff, Chris Otey has released additional details on a follow-up investigation to the story aired recently on the attempt to locate Joshua Musgrave of Fairfield on a Wayne County warran...

The Colyer Coffee House in downtown Albion is making plans to reopen after suffering significant fire damage on April 20th. Owners Meredith and Justin Miller announced the plans for revival last week,...

Social Security recipients will see a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase in their payments starting in 2025, which translates to an approximate increase of $48 per month. This adjustment w...

The New Hope Grade School Board of Education meeting was held Tuesday night and under the Superintendent's Report, Britany Pope honored the Lady Panthers Softball Team as they won the 2024 Class S Sta...

Friends of the Fairfield Public Library will conduct their fall bake sale Saturday, October 19th from 10am to 2pm. At the same time, the library will be selling books for $1. Baked goods can be brough...

    Clay County Hospital and Medical Clinics announce their upcoming "Reduced Rate Lab Fair," running from now to October 31st. Vouchers can be picked up at Clay County Hospital or any CCH c...

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL FROM TUESDAY: LADY MULES VOLLEYBALL ON JED FOSTER COURT AT THE MULE BARN JV: Fairfield over Eldorado 25-7 Fairfield over Eldorado 25 -7 Fairfield wins in 2 sets VARSITY: Fairfie...