Author Archives: Mark Wells

Carmen Munsey Bruce, 80, of Owasso, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. She was born July 11, 1944, to Robert M. Munsey and Blanche Irene Catlin Munsey in Carmi, Illinois. Carmen graduat...

Ivy Jean (Moore) Elliston, 64, of Mt. Vernon, IL passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at her home in Mt. Vernon, IL. Ivy was born on January 10, 1960 in Carmi, IL to Patrick Joseph Moore & Gerri...

The U.S. Postal Service-Fairfield Office is having a Hiring Fair Thursday from 1pm to 4pm at the Fairfield Post Office located at 220 E. Delaware St. The Postal Service is accepting applications for R...

The Edwards County Fair in Albion continues today (Wednesday) with the following events: Today & Tonight: Bucket Calf Show at 8AM, Beef Show at 8:30AM, Tractor Rodeo at 1PM, Master Showmanship at ...

There will be an informational meeting for those interested in signing up for the Miss Fairfield Fall Fun Fest August 5th at 5:00pm at the Chop Shop in Fairfield. This will be the deadline for any lad...

  Depending on your location in southern Illinois, a Heat Advisory or an Excessive Heat Warning is still in effect until 8 p.m. tonight (Wednesday)   The National Weather Service in Paducah ...

The Conoco Station at 308 West Delaware in Fairfield is NOT closing. Tuesday afternoon, WFIW News reached out to Thavin Patel, the owner of the station and he says the reason the station was shut down...

State Senator, Terri Bryant and State Representative, Dave Severin will be in Albion today (Wednesday) as part of their Traveling Office Hours. They will be at The Hope Center at 23 West Cherry St. fr...

With elections coming up, Thursday has been designated as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. Becoming an election judge is a great way to participate in the democratic process and ensure safe, secu...

The Edwards County 4-H Swine & Goat Shows was held Tuesday at the Edwards County Fairgrounds. Grand Champion Overall Barrow went to Emerie Moore, Stumpy Hill Farm, donated the banner. Aly Williams...