Category Archives: Local News

The Carbondale community is mourning the loss of longtime educator, coach, and athletic pioneer Vicky L. King, 71, who passed away Sunday. King, a Mill Shoals native with deep Fairfield and Wayne Coun...

The HOPE Center in Albion will be holding sign-ups for the Toys for Tots program this Wednesday, November 26 at 9 a.m. Families living in Edwards County who need assistance with Christmas toys are enc...

The Fairfield/Wayne County Chamber of Commerce says that Santa Claus is making his way to Leo French Park this December, bringing holiday cheer to local families. Santa's House will be open on multipl...

The City of Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Christmas Parade, scheduled for Saturday, December 6th in downtown Fairfield at 5:00 PM. This year's event promises to bring a un...

Wayne City Matters hosts its annual Hometown Christmas Event and Parade on Sunday, December 14th. Activities will begin at 3 p.m. at or near the community building, offering holiday fun for all ages. ...

A festive event to support local students is coming up next month. The "Catch Us If You Can Gingerbread Run" will take place on Saturday, December 6th at Northside Grade School in Fairfield.. The holi...

The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual "Heart of the Holidays" Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 13th celebrating all of the community's hometown heroes, including milit...

Wabash Area Development, Inc. will be hosting its 3rd Annual Coat Drive on December 4th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at their office located at 334 Industrial Drive in Albion. The event aims to provide war...

The Edwards County Farm Bureau has announced the return of its beloved holiday tradition, "Bob's Tree," now in its fourteenth year. The project honors the late Bob Mason, former Edwards County Farm Bu...

The Bluford Ruritan Club will host its annual Christmas Auction and Chili Supper on Saturday, December 13th at the Bluford Ruritan Building, located at 814 6th Street in Bluford. Food service begins a...