Author Archives: Mark Wells

A unique opportunity for culinary enthusiasts is coming to Albion as the Edwards County Farm Bureau basement will host a Homemade Noodle-Making Workshop on March 21st from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Presented by ...

Wayne City Matters is inviting residents and visitors to a festive bingo night on Friday, March 20th at the Wayne City Community Building. The event promises a lively St. Patrick's Day atmosphere, com...

A nationwide recall has been announced for Boner Bears Chocolate Syrup after it was found to contain sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, which was not disclosed on the product label. The choc...

Thousands of above-ground swimming pools made by Evajoy are being recalled due to child drowning dangers, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. The recall affects pools 48-inch...

The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is inviting community members and business leaders to its 2026 Annual Dinner Meeting, with tickets now on sale for the event scheduled for Monday, March 9th at the Wi...

  Rain moved into the Southern Illinois region Sunday night and is expected to persist through most of the week, according to the National Weather Service. Beginning Tuesday, residents can expect...

(Pictured is Debbie Vaughn, FMH's February Employee of the Month.)   Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary pa...

The Wayne County Democratic Party held its meeting on Wednesday, February 18th with members discussing voter outreach efforts leading up to the March primary election, upcoming fundraising, and plans ...

Registration is now open for local in-person pesticide license testing sessions in Fairfield, Olney and Effingham. These sessions offer a convenient option for commercial, private, or special license ...

  Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) will host a series of Student/Parent Information Nights-known as SPIN Nights-next month, designed to help prospective students and their families take...