Category Archives: Local News

FAIRFIELD ROTARY 2ND ANNUAL WINE & ARTS FESTIVAL RETURNS TO WAYNE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
The Fairfield Rotary Club's 2nd Annual Wine & Arts Festival is set to return on Saturday, May 9th at the Wayne County Fairgrounds, bringing together the best of the local wineries, artisans, food ...
Mark Wells Apr 21, 2026

JAN AND DEAN LINDER RETIRE, SELL CORN DOG STAND TO BIG BOY CATERING
After three decades serving up their beloved "Almost World Famous" corn dogs, Jan and Dean Linder of Fairfield are stepping away from the festival scene. The couple has retired and sold their iconic c...
Mark Wells Apr 21, 2026

WAYNE CITY HIGH SCHOOL NAMES DUTCH PEYTON SENIOR OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL
Wayne City High School has named Dutch Peyton as the Senior of the Month for April. Dutch is the son of Jarod and April Peyton. During his time at Wayne City High School, Dutch has been actively invol...
Mark Wells Apr 21, 2026

ALBION CITY COUNCIL APPROVES RAISES AND RENEWS EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN AT SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY NIGHT
The Albion City Council held a special meeting Monday night to discuss potential raises for city workers and to review the proposed employee health insurance renewal plan. After meeting in executive s...
Mark Wells Apr 21, 2026

KIDS IN MOTION ANNOUNCES EARLY REGISTRATION AND INTRODUCES NEW DIRECTOR
The next early registration for Kids In Motion will take place tomorrow (Wednesday), from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Library. Families are invited to come and meet the new Director, Cindy Vand...
Mark Wells Apr 21, 2026

EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEET MONDAY NIGHT
Edwards County Correspondent, Mark Curtis has a recap of the Edwards County School Board meeting from last (Monday) night.
Mark Wells Apr 21, 2026

2026 EDWARDS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL PROM "A NIGHT IN DISGUISE" SET FOR SATURDAY
Edwards County High School's 2026 prom, themed "A Night In Disguise," will take place Saturday. Family and friends are invited to attend the promenade, which will begin at 6 p.m. at the Courthouse Squ...
Mark Wells Apr 21, 2026

STEPH'S BLOCK WIDE SPRING FLING TO BRING MUSIC, FOOD, AND VENDORS TO MILL SHOALS MAY 2ND
Get ready for a fun-filled day at Steph's Block Wide Spring Fling, taking place Saturday, May 2nd from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will stretch from the former Mill Shoals Grade School to Mill Shoals C...
Mark Wells Apr 21, 2026

EDWARDS COUNTY FFA ANNOUNCES ANNUAL PLANT SALE DATES
The Edwards County FFA Plant Sale is almost here. Mark your calendars for April 27th-May 1st and May 4th-8th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as well as May 2nd from 9-11 a.m. Please be sure to check the prov...
Mark Wells Apr 21, 2026

PREMIUM GUARD ACQUIRES KEY ASSETS OF FIRST BRANDS GROUP, INCLUDING CHAMPION LABS
Memphis-based Premium Guard, Inc. (PGI) has finalized the acquisition of all key intellectual property and related assets of First Brands Group, including Champion Labs in Albion. The transaction was ...
Mark Wells Apr 21, 2026