Author Archives: Mark Wells

  Illinois State Police Troop 10 responded to the scene this (Friday) morning at 4:56am to a report of a property damage only (no injuries) truck tractor semi-trailer rollover crash on I-57 north...

  The Fairfield Memorial Hospital Board of Directors and Deaconess proudly announce the selection of Mike Cooper as the incoming Chief Executive Officer of Fairfield Memorial Hospital, starting o...

  Here's the current river stages according to the US Geological Survey. Little Wabash east of Fairfield stands at 9.16 feet, (flood stage is at 17 ft.) . Meanwhile, the Skillet Fork at Wayne Cit...

As part of this year's Wayne County Fair which kicks off tomorrow (Saturday), the local chapter of 4-H will host a Horse Show at 2pm at the Wayne County Saddle Club just North of Fairfield.   Oth...

    Illinois closed out fiscal year 2024 on a positive note, boasting a healthy cash balance of $4.7 billion, which includes a record-high rainy day fund of $2.1 billion. Comptroller Susana ...

    The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the replacement of a box culvert on US Route 45, just south of Hickory Hills Lane, starting on Monday. During the replacement work...

  Audrey Jean Tucker, 95, of Mt. Vernon, IL passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor. Audrey was born February 1, 1929 to Henry and Kathryn Kennedy of Dahlgren, IL. She m...

  (Editor's Note: Original story aired & posted June 28th, 6am)   The City of Fairfield along with the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce fireworks display is all set for tonight (Friday, ...

(Editor's Note: Original story aired & posted June 28th, 6am)     The Village of Cisne will celebrate Independence Day tonight (Friday, July 5th) with a variety of events lined up. Trust...

    A former resident of Fairfield is set to take the stage again at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Josh Garner, a talented member of the Chuck Wagon Gang, will showcase his musical talent...