Author Archives: Mark Wells

WAYNE COUNTY BOARD MEETS TONIGHT (THURSDAY)
The Wayne County Board is set to meet this tonight at 7 in the Wayne County Courthouse for their next regular meeting. Items on the agenda under the Highway Department include approval for county aid ...
Mark Wells Oct 10, 2024

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE HANDLE CRASH IN CLAY COUNTY TUESDAY
Illinois State Police Troop 9 responded to a two vehicle accident Tuesday night on US Rt. 50 near Indian Ridge Road in Flora. State Police say just after 10:30 a 2000 Toyota Tacoma was traveling westb...
Mark Wells Oct 10, 2024

JOHN'S BUTCHER BLOCK BENEFIT FOR MARLA SHOAFF SATURDAY
A benefit drive-thru for Marla Shoaff will be held Saturday, October 12th starting at 4pm at John's Butcher Block, 108 NE 2nd St in Fairfield. A Pork Chop dinner drive-thru in front of the store inclu...
Mark Wells Oct 10, 2024

FORT MASSAC ENCAMPMENT RETURNS TO METROPOLIS OCTOBER 19TH & 20TH
The popular Fort Massac Encampment returns to Fort Massac State Park in Metropolis this month. The event will be held October 19th and 20th from 10am to 5pm. Since 1974, the encampment festival has pr...
Mark Wells Oct 10, 2024

FRIENDS OF THE FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK AND BAKE SALE
Friends of the Fairfield Public Library will conduct their fall bake sale Saturday, October 19th from 10am to 2pm. At the same time, the library will be selling books for $1. Baked goods can be brough...
Mark Wells Oct 10, 2024

SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10TH
TODAY AT FCHS: Fairfield Lady Mules Volleyball @ Hamilton County 3-levels 5pm Girl's Tennis @ Home against Newton 4:30pm Cross Country @ Mt. Carmel 4:15pm HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SCORES FROM WEDNESDAY:...
Mark Wells Oct 10, 2024

Samuel A. Weber, 90 of Fairfield
Samuel A. Weber, 90 of Fairfield, passed away at 11:51 PM, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at his home. Born on February 23, 1934, in Gridley, IL to Clarence and Marjorie (Legg) Weber, he had been a farmer,...
Mark Wells Oct 09, 2024
Karen Hortin, 73, of Carmi
Karen Hortin, 73, of Carmi, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. She was born on March 30, 1951, in Heralds Prairie Township, Illinois. She ...
Mark Wells Oct 09, 2024
Roberta (Bobby) Darlene Harris, 95, of West Salem
Roberta (Bobby) Darlene Harris, 95, passed on October 8, 2024, at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Grayville, Illinois. She was born on October 27, 1928 in Cisne, Illinois to Robert Leo and Beulah (Etchiso...
Mark Wells Oct 09, 2024

FAIRFIELD WOMAN ARRESTED TUESDAY ON NUMEROUS CHARGES
Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested a Fairfield woman Tuesday afternoon on a Wayne County warrant for numerous charges. 50 year-old, Nicola Mulzer was taken into custody on the warrant for Fail...
Mark Wells Oct 09, 2024