Author Archives: Mark Wells

The Wynoose Community Chowder will be held this Saturday. Serving begins at 4pm and tables will be available to set at along with carry-out and drive thru. Chowder, Chicken, BBQ, Hot Dogs, Cole Slaw, ...

Fisher-Price is recalling more than 366,000 plastic dumbbell toys in the U.S. due to a potential choking hazard. The company has identified that the gray caps on these toys can detach, posing a risk t...

Wisconsin health officials have announced a recall for eggs from Milo's Poultry Farms due to a salmonella outbreak that has affected 65 people across nine states. The recalled eggs were distributed in...

Last Thursday, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced significant changes aimed at reducing the burden on customers by transitioning from physical signatures to digital signatures for over...

Roy F. McCord, 81, of Carmi passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born May 16, 1943 in Makanda, IL the son of Frank and Helen (Moore) McCord. Roy faithfully served in the United States Navy duri...

Donna Jean McCord, 76, of Carmi, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. She was born on May 7, 1947, in Carmi, Illinois, the daughter of Archie and Lillian (Mick) Brown. She was a 1965 graduate of Carmi ...

Jerry Wayne Rector, age 76, of Flora, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, June 6, 2024, at his home. Born on June 7, 1947, in Marion, Jerry was the son of William Herman and Helen M....

The City of Olney is gearing up for its 46th Annual "White Squirrel Count," taking place on three Saturday mornings in October: the 5th, 12th, and 26th. Volunteers are welcome to participate on any or...

Over 125 farmers, hunters, and conservationists gathered in Mt. Vernon last Thursday for a town hall meeting focused on the escalating issue of deer overpopulation and its detrimental effects on agric...

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALL FROM SATURDAY: The Fairfield Lady Mules went 4-1 at the Olney Lady Tiger Volleyball Classic Saturday and placed 2nd in the tournament. Ava Best and Gracie Atwood of the La...