Category Archives: Local News

GROVER TOWNSHIP TO BEGIN ROAD OILING WEDNESDAY
Darin Hopper, Grover Township Road Commissioner has announced that oiling of several township roads will begin on Wednesday. The following roads are slated for oiling: CR 545N from 2400E west to partl...
Mark Wells Aug 19, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU TO HOST NUTRIENT LOSS FIELD DAY AUGUST 21ST
The Wayne County Farm Bureau and Wabash Valley Service Company will host their upcoming Nutrient Loss Inhibitor Demonstration (NLID) Field Day on Thursday, August 21st, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at ...
Mark Wells Aug 19, 2025

MISS FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST CELEBRATES 10 YEARS
The Fairfield Fall Fun Fest will mark a special milestone this year as the Miss Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Pageant celebrates its 10th anniversary. Since its start in 2015, the pageant has showcased the ...
Mark Wells Aug 19, 2025

EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING RECAP FROM MONDAY NIGHT
With a recap of the Edwards County School Board meeting from last (Monday) night, here's our Edwards County correspondent, Mark Curtis
Mark Wells Aug 19, 2025

NEW HOPE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING TONIGHT (TUESDAY)
The New Hope School Board is set to meet tonight (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. During their meeting, the board is expected to hire Diana Romero as Paraprofessional for the 2025-2026 school year, Melissa Curd fo...
Mark Wells Aug 19, 2025

EDWARDS COUNTY REAL ESTATE TAX BILL INSTALLMENT DUE DATES APPROACHING
The Edwards County Treasurer's Office reminds residents that the 2024 payable 2025 real estate tax bill due dates are approaching. The first installment will be due on August 22nd with the second inst...
Mark Wells Aug 19, 2025

OVER 122,000 LADDERS SOLD AT HOME DEPOT RECALLED FOR FALL HAZARD
More than 122,000 ladders sold at Home Depot are being recalled due to a defective locking mechanism that could fail and cause users to fall. The recall involves 20- and 24-foot Multi-Max Pro m...
Mark Wells Aug 19, 2025

MT. VERNON MAN ARRESTED FOR DUI IN WAYNE COUNTY
A Mt. Vernon man was arrested late Friday night on multiple charges following an incident west of Keenes. According to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, upon arrival, Deputies along with Wayne City P...
Mark Wells Aug 18, 2025

MEET THE MULES SET FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20TH
Fairfield Community High School will host its annual Meet the Mules event on Wednesday, August 20th giving fans a chance to kick off the fall sports season and show their Mule spirit. The evening begi...
Mark Wells Aug 18, 2025

2025 MISS FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST CONTESTANTS ANNOUNCED
The contestants have been named for the 2025 Miss Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Pageant, which will take place on Thursday, September 18th, on the Main Stage. Photos of this year's contestants were taken by...
Mark Wells Aug 18, 2025