Author Archives: Mark Wells
FAIRFIELD LIONS CLUB CAR SHOW SET FOR THIS SATURDAY, MAY 17TH
The Fairfield Lions Club 2nd Annual Car Show will be held this Saturday, May 17th in Leo French Park. Registration is from 8:30am to 12 noon with judging starting at 10am and awards will be presented ...
May 12, 2025
PLEA AGREEMENT DEAL REACHED IN SIDE-BY-SIDE FATAL CRASH
36-year-old Johnny Green of McLeansboro is set to appear in Wayne County Circuit Court on Thursday, May 22nd as a plea deal has been reached in the case of a fatal crash near Keenes that claimed the l...
May 12, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF SCRAMBLE SET FOR MAY 23RD
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Golf Scramble on Friday, May 23rd, with tee times available at 8am and 1pm. The event will take place at the Fairfield Country Club Golf Cours...
May 12, 2025
CITY OF FAIRFIELD TO HOLD RESIDENTIAL CLEANUP EVENT THIS SATURDAY, MAY 17TH
The City of Fairfield will be offering a residential cleanup service exclusively for city residents this Saturday, May 17th from 8am to 12noon providing an opportunity to dispose of general waste, tir...
May 12, 2025
FEED MY SHEEP CELEBRATES 8TH ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL EVENT
Feed My Sheep, located at 200 West Main St. in Fairfield, is celebrating its 8th anniversary with a special event on Friday, May 16th, starting at 6 p.m. The evening will feature a delicious meal foll...
May 12, 2025
CITY OF ALBION TO CONTINUE HYDRANT FLUSHING THIS WEEK
The City of Albion Water Department will continue flushing fire hydrants this week. Residents are advised to check for discolored water before doing laundry during this period. Hydrant Flushing Schedu...
May 12, 2025
PICKLEBALL PADDLE BATTLE IN FLORA MAY 17TH
The Flora Chamber of Commerce has announced the inaugural Paddle Battle Pickleball Tournament, set for Saturday, May 17th at the City of Flora Pickleball Courts. The entry fee is $25 per person...
May 12, 2025
SPORTS FOR MONDAY, MAY 12TH
TODAY AT FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Boys Track and Field hosting the Rick Book Invitational at the Train Yard. Events start at 4:00 pm Lady Mules Softball @ Johnston City 4:30pm Mules Baseball vs Edwards C...
May 12, 2025
Michael Curtis Davis, age 64, of Olney, Illinois, and formerly of Mattoon
Michael Curtis Davis, age 64, of Olney, Illinois, and formerly of Mattoon, passed away Friday afternoon, May 2, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. He was born June 9, 1960, in Phoenix, Ariz...
May 12, 2025
ISP To Attend National Police Week in Washington D.C.
The Illinois State Police (ISP) will attend National Police Week May 11 through May 17, 2025 in Washington D.C. National Police Week serves as a time to remember those who have lost their lives in the...
May 10, 2025