Author Archives: Mark Wells

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT HANDLES PROPERTY DAMAGE CRASH EARLY THIS (FRIDAY) MORNING
Wayne County Sheriff's Department handled a one vehicle property damage accident early this (Friday) morning on US 45 at County Rd 1500N just north of Geff. A 2010 Chrysler driven by 59-year-old Randy...
Mark Wells Sep 27, 2024

MULES FOOTBALL AT CARMI-WHITE COUNTY TONIGHT POSTPONED TIL MONDAY NIGHT
Fairfield Mules and Carmi-White County Varsity Football game scheduled for tonight at Carmi has been postponed to Monday at 6pm.
Mark Wells Sep 27, 2024
FAIRFIELD PAINTOUT PREMIER EXHIBIT TONIGHT AT THE FAIRFIELD CP CHURCH
FAIRFIELD PAINTOUT PREMIER EXHIBIT TONIGHT AT THE FAIRFIELD CP CHURCH The Fairfield PaintOut runs through tomorrow (Saturday) with professional artists from several Midwest states, inclu...
Mark Wells Sep 27, 2024

FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BUS INVOLVED IN A CRASH EARLY THIS (FRIDAY) MORNING
A Fairfield Community High School bus was involved in an accident at approximately 7:15 this (Friday) morning on IL Hwy 15 just east of the Little Wabash River Bridge. Wayne County Sheriff's Departmen...
Mark Wells Sep 27, 2024

ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE IN FAIRFIELD ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICE HOURS
The Illinois Secretary of State's Drivers License facility in Fairfield, along with several nearby communities, has updated its operating hours. As of Monday, September 23rd, the new hours are 7:30 AM...
Mark Wells Sep 27, 2024

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAYS WIDESPREAD RAIN FROM HURRICANE HELENE CONTINUES THROUGH SUNDAY
Widespread rain will last through the entire day today according to the National Weather Service. Within the heavier rain bands, we could see strong sustained winds between 20 to 25 miles per hour. Gu...
Mark Wells Sep 27, 2024

EARTHQUAKE DRILL SET FOR OCTOBER 17TH
If an earthquake strikes, knowing what to do can greatly impact your safety and recovery. The annual Great ShakeOut! Earthquake Drill is scheduled for 10:17 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, during which mil...
Mark Wells Sep 27, 2024

EASTERN ILLINOIS FOODBANK GIVEAWAY MONDAY, OCTOBER 14TH
The Eastern Illinois Foodbank will visit Clay County on Monday, October 14th, to distribute food to families facing food insecurity. Attendees are encouraged to bring boxes or bags for transporting th...
Mark Wells Sep 27, 2024

SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH
The Fairfield Mules travel tonight to Carmi-White County to battle the Bulldogs in High School Football. You can listen to Mules Football live on WFIW-FM 104.9 or watch on wfiwradio.com or YouTube.com...
Mark Wells Sep 27, 2024
Patricia "Pat" Mae Beardsley, age 78, of Flora
Patricia "Pat" Mae Beardsley, age 78, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday morning, September 25, 2024, at Flora Gardens Care Center. She was born December 20, 1945, in Flora, the daughter of Han...
Mark Wells Sep 27, 2024