Author Archives: Mark Wells

Frontier Community College will host its annual Lineman Rodeo on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. The event offers Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) students a chance to demonstrate their skills and k...

Relay For Life of Hamilton/Wayne/White Counties will host a Survivor Brunch honoring cancer survivors on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Christian Chapel Church in McLeansboro. The guest speaker will be Sandy ...

Students at Cisne High School are preparing for Prom 2026, themed "Gatsby Gala," set for Saturday. The festivities kick off at 6:00 p.m. as students and their families participate in a drive-through t...

Patrick James, founder and CEO of First Brands, is set to go on trial July 13th accused of stealing billions from his own company to fund a lavish lifestyle. Prosecutors allege James operated a Ponzi ...

Spring planting is off to a strong start across Illinois, especially in the southern third of the state, as farmers take advantage of favorable field conditions. According to the USDA, 4% of the state...

The Southeastern Illinois Area Chambers are proud to announce the 3rd Annual Regional Women's Conference, taking place Friday from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Brubeck Arts Theater on the Wabash Valley C...

  For the fourth consecutive year, Edwards County 4-H has taken part in the 4-H Green Communities Tree Program, a statewide initiative to increase Illinois' oak tree population and promote tree c...

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) has successfully advanced legislation through the Illinois House aimed at making electricity bills more transparent for consumers. Severin, who serves as t...

The Fairfield City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight (Tuesday) at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Fairfield City Hall. The meeting will begin with an opening prayer, the Pledg...

The Lakeside tennis courts in Fairfield are in urgent need of repairs, Park Superintendent Chris Jenkins informed the Fairfield Park Board during their meeting last Thursday night. Jenkins reported th...