Author Archives: Mark Wells
Lindy Lynn Hosselton, Age 95, of Flora
We are saddened to announce Lindy Lynn Hosselton, Age 95, of Flora, IL, passed away at 12:30 am, August 24, 2024, at the Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Lindy was born on February 26, 192...
Aug 27, 2024
Extreme Heat In Store For This Week, Heat Advisory Today
The summer heat has made a comeback in the region. Dangerously high heat and humidity are spreading west to east across central and southeast Illinois today and into tomorrow. Heat indices are ...
Aug 27, 2024
CARNIVAL RIDE TICKETS ON SALE FOR THE MCLEANSBORO FALL FESTIVAL
The McLeansboro Kiwanis Club announced on Monday that tickets for the Fall Festival carnival rides are now available for purchase. Tickets are priced at $24 for a pack of 10. Club representatives stat...
Aug 27, 2024
SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 27TH
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Freshman/Sophomore: Fairfield 25 Olney 7 Fairfield 25 Olney 22 JV: Fairfield 25 Olney 13 Fairfield 25 Olney 10 Varsity: Fairfield 25 Olney 15 'Fairfield 25 Olney 15 DuQuoin ove...
Aug 27, 2024
RAY TATE TO APPEAR IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT WEDNESDAY
Ray Tate is set to return to the Wayne County Courthouse on Wednesday to request the withdrawal of his guilty plea. He will remain shackled, as ordered by Judge Denton Aud, due to the discovery of an ...
Aug 26, 2024
FAIRFIELD POLICE ARRESTS FAIRFIELD MAN ON WAYNE COUNTY WARRANT
50-year-old Randall Legg of Fairfield was arrested Friday afternoon by Fairfield Police on a Wayne County warrant for Violation of Pretrial Release on an original charge of Unlawful Possession of Meth...
Aug 26, 2024
FAIRFIELD MAN ARRESTED BY ILLINOIS STATE POLICE FOR DUI
A Fairfield resident, 31-year-old Jeremey Withrow of Fairfield was arrested Saturday night just shortly after 10 o'clock by the Illinois State Police of a charge of DUI. Withrow was transported and bo...
Aug 26, 2024
GRAYVILLE DAYS SET TO BEGIN TO BEGIN FRIDAY, AUGUST 30TH RUNNING THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST
The 2024 Grayville Days is set to begin Friday and runs through Sunday in downtown Grayville. There will be multiple food vendors offering a wide varietyof food choices, craft vendors along with a dun...
Aug 26, 2024
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL SET TO MEET TUESDAY
The Fairfield City Council is set to meet tomorrow (Tuesday) night at Fairfield City Hall. Items on the agenda will be a public hearing at 5:50 pm to rezone property on Leininger Road. Under Routine B...
Aug 26, 2024
Wayne County Yield Tour Scheduled for Tuesday September 3rd
The Wayne County Corn/Soybean Yield Tour has been set for Tuesday, September 3rd. Gregg Barnard, Corn Grower President notes this will be the 41st year for the tour. It was first held in 1983 to asses...
Aug 26, 2024