Author Archives: Mark Wells

Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 40-year-old Ryan J. Musgrave of Cisne early Sunday morning following a violent domestic incident and shots fired at a rural residence. According to authorities...

The Wayne County Republican Party is set for its annual Lincoln Day Dinner Thursday at the Willow Creek Venue located on U.S. 45 south of Fairfield. The event will provide an opportunity for Wayne Cou...

(Front Row L-R: Tim Sullivan, Susan Suddarth, Dana Wilson, Shelby Greenwalt (Treasurer) Back Row L-R: Jim Barnfield, Marty Vaughan, Hank Simmers, Chris Conard (Vice President), Matt Rush (President), ...

Early voting for the upcoming General Primary Election in Illinois continues through March 16th, the day before the Primary Election on March 17th. Registered voters can cast their ballots at their re...

The Wayne County 4-H Foundation has announced the release of the 2026 Wayne County Plat Book, recently completed with the expertise of Mapping Solutions. This spiral-bound publication features detaile...

The Wayne County and Clay County Soil and Water Conservation Districts are gearing up for their annual spring fish and tree sales, giving local landowners and residents an opportunity to stock ponds a...

Area families will have the opportunity to access free orthopedic assessments for children thanks to a cooperative effort by the Flora Elks Lodge 1659 and Olney Elks Lodge 926, in partnership with the...

Farm Credit Illinois is offering funding to help youth organizations make improvements in their local communities. The lender says fifty grants of 500 dollars are available to eligible 4-H clubs and F...

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has announced a proposal to impose a new statewide fee on major social media companies, as part of his State of the State and budget address last week. The plan would req...

  The National Weather Service reports that Southern Illinois will experience a chilly start to the week, with cold temperatures expected today (Monday). However, residents can look forward to a ...