Author Archives: Mark Wells

Thursday afternoon brought about an interesting weather event for our area. The National Weather Service issued multiple severe thunderstorm watches and warnings for a significant portion of Southern ...

The 145th annual White County Fair is quickly approaching, with a variety of events lined up for attendees. This year, officials have planned two demolition derbies, with one kicking off the fair on S...

Cisne Middle School Baseball practice for today has been cancelled due to wet conditions. The next baseball practice will be Monday, August 5 from 10-12. Cisne/Geff softball practice begins Monday, Au...

Anna Sneed, 83, of Carmi, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, Kentucky. She was born on April 19, 1941, in Warrick County, Indiana, the daughter of Cl...

Ronald Leon McKinney, 81 and a resident of Wayne City, IL passed away at 12:25 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Aperion Care in Fairfield, IL. Ronald was born March 3, 1943 in Mt. Vernon, IL to Jeffer...

Wayne County Sheriff's Department Made Three Arrests Wednesday   Olney resident, 53 year-old Timothy Michael Campbell was arrested Wednesday morning on a Wayne County Warrant for Violation of Pre...

The Illinois Principals Association (IPA) has announced that Mrs. Cris Edwards, the principal of Richland County Elementary School in Olney, will assume the role of President of the IPA for the 2024-2...

Johnsonville Community Days, sponsored by the Johnsonville Ruritan Club, kicks off tomorrow (Friday) with a lineup of activities. On Friday at 6:30 pm, the Truck and Tractor pull, with admission price...

Center St. Grade School has announced a Back To School Splash, hosted by the Junior Beta Club will be held on Thursday evening, August 15th at the Fairfield City Swimming Pool. 4th & 5th grade fro...

The World Shooting and Recreational Complex (WSRC) in Sparta is currently hosting one of the most prestigious events in shooting sports, the Grand American Trapshooting Championships, running through ...