Author Archives: Mark Wells

Officials from the Shawnee National Forest have announced the temporary closure of the Garden of the Gods area to facilitate essential pavement repairs. Contractors have been preparing for these repai...

Ray Tate appeared before Judge Denton Aud Tuesday morning via Zoom from Menard Correctional Center on Tate's motion to withdraw his guilty plea in the death of Wayne County Deputy, Sean Riley. Tate pl...

The Fairfield City Council met in regular session last (Tuesday) night at City Hall. The council approved the minutes from the previous meeting and the bills submitted for payment. No members of the p...

The Fall parent & athlete meeting will be held Tuesday, July 30th on the FCHS bleachers at The Train Yard (weather permitting). The event will kick off at 7pm with general information from FCHS At...

The Edwards County 4-H Dog Show was held Tuesday evening at the Edwards County Fairgrounds as part of the Edwards County Fair. In the Dog Care portion, Alyssa Smith was named the Dog Care Champion. Sh...

Frontier Community College in Fairfield is hosting another Walk-In Wednesday event today, part of a series aimed at simplifying the enrollment process for prospective and returning students. The event...

The Clay County Fair in Flora continues today with events that include the JR Swine Show at 8 am, followed by the JR Goat Show, JR Sheep show, and the Tractor driving Contest at 1 pm. DaS zle Dance an...

FALL PARENT ATHLETE MEETING AT FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL: The Fall parent & athlete meeting will be held Tuesday, July 30th on the FCHS bleachers at The Train Yard (weather permitting). The event will...

Patricia Ann Lingle, 81 of Marion, Illinois, and formerly of Goreville, Illinois, entered eternal rest on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 4:50 a.m. She was born on Monday, February 15, 1943, in Fon Du Lac, ...

Ghislaine "Ly" Maria Mathiew, 86, of Norris City, Illinois, died Monday, July 22, 2024, at Wabash Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Carmi, Illinois. She was born March 2, 1938, in Toule, France the ...