Category Archives: Local News

The Wayne County Board held its regular monthly meeting last (Thursday) night at the Wayne County Courthouse, with much of the discussion focused on property taxes and county assessment practices. Dur...

The Wayne County Board of Review has approved a reduction in the property tax assessment for the Walmart in Fairfield. Based on current figures, Walmart's 2025 tax bill payable this year will total $2...

Frontier Community College will hold its 48th Annual Commencement Ceremony tonight (Friday) in the east gymnasium at Fairfield Community High School. The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. The Fairfield Co...

Several area schools will hold graduation ceremonies this weekend. New Hope will hold its 8th grade graduation tonight (Friday) at 6 p.m. Fairfield Community High School will host commencement exercis...

Geff Grade School and Jasper Grade School held their 2026 commencement ceremonies this week, recognizing top academic achievers as students, families, and friends gathered to celebrate graduation mile...

The Fairfield Lions Club is gearing up for its 3rd Annual Car Show tomorrow (Saturday) at Leo French Park in Fairfield. The event is FREE to the public to attend with car enthusiasts from across the r...

53-year-old Crystal R. Musser of Cisne was arrested on a Clay County warrant charging her with theft under $500, a Class-A misdemeanor. The arrest occurred following a traffic stop on North Main Stree...

The Wayne City School PTO will hold a fundraiser tomorrow (Saturday) at the Wayne City 3-way. Pork chop and pulled pork barbecue sandwiches will be available during the event. Organizers said the pork...

Fairfield Community High School held its annual Awards Day on Friday, May 8th, honoring the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2026 and distinguished underclassmen. Faculty and staff recognized ...

The Fairfield Business and Professional Women's Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications from Wayne County High School senior girls, as well as mature women returning to college. Each scho...