Mayor Gary Moore and Wayne White Electric President/CEO Chris Hopfinger have accepted a challenge regarding the Make a Difference Fundraiser! Wayne White Electric will challenge the City of Fairfield to see who raises the most money for the Make a Difference Day (Splash Pad) between August 1st and October 14th! If the City raises the most money, they get to throw a pie in Chris’s face, if Wayne White Electric raises the most money, they get to throw a pie in Mayor Moore’s face! We will either let Gary throw the pie in Chris’s face or let Chris throw the pie in Gary’s face OR we will draw a name out of a hat of employees to decide who gets to throw the pie!
Please call Donna Reever, 842-2649 ext 402 to leave a message!
Let us know if you are planning a fundraiser, so we can keep track for the project! We would also like to help you advertise!
The Colt World Series youth baseball tournament kicked off at Rent One Park in Marion on Friday night.
The opening ceremony included a much–anticipated announcement about bringing a baseball team back to Marion in 2023.
According to Dave Kost, General Manager at Rent One Park, “Next summer, Marion will be home to a brand–new baseball team in a collegiate, wooden bat baseball league. This is top–flight baseball. Players come from colleges across the country to play. The players use wooden bats because Major League Baseball scouts want to see how the college stars do with the same bats the pros use.”
The Rent One Park staff is asking for the community’s help naming the new team. Fans can submit their team name ideas online at NameOurNewTeam.com.
While on the site, fans can also sign up for notifications on team news, tickets, and exclusive merchandise availability.
Rent One Park officially became part of the Black Diamond family of businesses in January of this year. The new owners wasted no time bringing national, touring performers and entertainment to the ballpark.
The “Rock the Park” event brought hard rock legends Dokken and Warrant. In July, more than 5,000 attended “Bulls in the Park,” a professional bull riding event. And, coming Labor Day Weekend, the action sports extravaganza, Nitro Circus, will thrill attendees.
The COLT World Series continues at Rent One Park through Tuesday. Team name suggestions will be accepted until the new name is announced in early fall.
Centralia Police have arrested a 47-year-old Centralia man for possession of methamphetamine. Michael Lafour of Jones Street was taken to the Marion County Jail.
Centralia Police arrested 49-year-old Ricky Leek of East 3rd in Centralia on an outstanding felony warrant on pending charges of aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct. Bond is set at $20,000.
Salem Police arrested 26-year-old Dillon Charlton of 6th Street in Kell on an outstanding warrant on a petition to revoke his probation on a DUI conviction. He posted $250 bond and was released.
25-year-old Sierra Brumley of Mt. Vernon was arrested Wednesday by Mt. Vernon Police for Aggravated Fleeing 21+ MPH over the Limit.
30-year-old Dillon Beccue of Edgewood was arrested Wednesday by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office for Aggravated Battery, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Theft.
Late last week a 43-year-old Salem man was arrested by Salem Police for alleged aggravated battery to a peace officer, disorderly conduct for misuse of the 911 system, and resisting arrest.
Salem Police report receiving a 911 call to the Sean Dean home at Starlight Mobile Home Park early Thursday morning to a report of a runaway juvenile. Police say the juvenile had not run away. While outside, Dean had called 911 again asking the officers to come inside to talk to him.
With earlier warnings about the misuse of 911, police attempted to arrest Dean. He allegedly pulled away and dropped to the ground where he reportedly made verbal threats to the officers and bit one of them in the leg. Dean was eventually handcuffed and taken to the Marion County Jail. The officer that was bit did not require hospital treatment.
The COVID numbers as of last week according to the IDPH.
In Illinois there are 3,563,653 total cases
34,357 deaths as a state
Taking a deeper look by our surrounding counties as of Friday afternoon.
Wayne county has had 5,771 total cases and a total of 84 deaths
Edwards county has had 1,888 total cases and 28 deaths
Hamilton county has had 2,341 total cases and 31 deaths
Clay County has had 5,137 total cases and 70 deaths
GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER IS ANNOUNCING 15 MILLION DOLLARS IN TOURISM GRANTS.
10 MILLION HAS ALREADY BEEN AWARDED THROUGH A NEW STATE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT EXHIBITS, FESTIVALS AND ATTRACTIONS AROUND THE STATE AND NOW AN ADDITIONAL 15 MILLION IS UP FOR GRABS. GOVERNOR PRITZKER SAYS IT HAS BEEN IMPORTANT TO SUPPORT AN INDUSTRY HIT SO HARD BY THE PANDEMIC.
(:18 bite): From… better than ever.
GRANTS ARE FUNDED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT AND APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SECOND ROUND ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED VIA THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY’S WEBSITE. DOWNSTATE COMMUNITIES ARE BEING PRIORITIZED THIS TIME AROUND.
River stages as of early this morning
Little Wabash at Clay City sits at 14.47 feet its flood stage is at 18ft
killet Fork at Wayne City sits at 10.53 ft its flood stage is 15 ft
Little Wabash near Golden Gate is at 25.68 ft
Wabash River at Mt Carmel is at 6.92 ft its flood stage is at 19ft
Little Wabash at Carmi sits at 23.49 ft
Bonpas Creek at Browns sits at 15.83 feet
Taking a look at some events coming up in our area. If you would like more information please visit our website wfiwradio.com
Monday, August 1st
Fairfield First Baptist Church will be holding Vacation Bible School for children age 3 – 6th grade Monday, August 1 – Thursday, August 4. A light meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. with classes starting at 6:00 p.m. Family Night will be on Friday, August 5, with a program at 6:00 p.m. followed by a cookout and inflatables. Call 618-842-3764 or email fbcfairfield@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Tuesday, August 2nd
Fairfield First Baptist Church will be holding Vacation Bible School for children age 3 – 6th grade through Thursday, August 4. A light meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. with classes starting at 6:00 p.m. Family Night will be on Friday, August 5, with a program at 6:00 p.m. followed by a cookout and inflatables. Call 618-842-3764 or email fbcfairfield@gmail.com if you have any questions.
The Fairfield Public Pool will be holding a free swim on Tuesday, August 2nd from 1-5 p.m. The event is free for all to attend, and is being sponsored by the Christopher Rural Health.
Wednesday, August 3rd
Mount Erie’s Farmer’s Market will take place each Tuesday from June through September. The Farmer’s Market will be open Tuesdays from 8 a.m. until noon, at the Mount Erie, Ruritan Pavilion. They’ll have Honey, Produce, Crafts, Fresh Eggs, and More. Entry is free. For more information contact Phyllis Yohe at 919-2575, or Leah Stopher at 217-508-0242.
Fairfield First Baptist Church will be holding Vacation Bible School for children age 3 – 6th grade through Thursday, August 4. A light meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. with classes starting at 6:00 p.m. Family Night will be on Friday, August 5, with a program at 6:00 p.m. followed by a cookout and inflatables. Call 618-842-3764 or email fbcfairfield@gmail.com if you have any questions.
New Beginnings will be holding Vacation Bible School on Wednesday, August 3 from 6 – 8 PM. This year’s theme is “On the Case.”