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FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OFFERS FREE SCHOOL AND SPORTS PHYSICALS ACROSS AREA SCHOOLS
Fairfield Memorial Hospital, in partnership with Horizon Healthcare, will offer school and sports physicals at no cost. Horizon Healthcare providers throughout the region this summer. These phy...
Mark Wells Jun 24, 2026

FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST 50TH ANNIVERSARY 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Frontier Community College is inviting students, alumni, and community members to take part in a special 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations. The tournament is sc...
Mark Wells Jun 24, 2026

MT. VERNON TO HOST 2026 AIR RACE CLASSIC FINISH: KIDS' DAY SET FOR SATURDAY
The Air Race Classic, the nation's premier all-women cross-country air race, will touch down in Mt. Vernon with racers scheduled to arrive at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport by 5 p.m. Friday. The finish wi...
Mark Wells Jun 24, 2026

WAYNE COUNTY FAIR ANNOUNCES BOX SEAT RESERVATIONS FOR 2026 EVENT
The Wayne County Fair is preparing for another exciting week, running from July 6th-11th, and is now offering box seats and high back stadium-style chairs for fairgoers. For $250, attendees can reserv...
Mark Wells Jun 24, 2026

DONKEY BASKETBALL TO BRING WILD AND WACKY FUN TO EDWARDS COUNTY FAIR ON JULY 29TH
Get ready for a night of laughter and excitement as Donkey Basketball returns to the Edwards County Fair on Wednesday, July 29th. This hilarious family-friendly event promises a unique blend of basket...
Mark Wells Jun 24, 2026

WHITE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HOST AMERICA TRIVIA NIGHT ON JULY 11TH
The White County Historical Society is inviting area residents to show off their knowledge and support local history at "America Trivia Night," scheduled for Saturday, July 11th. The event will take p...
Mark Wells Jun 24, 2026

SIMS WATER CUSTOMERS ADVISED OF HYDRANT FLUSHING THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
Residents in the Village of Sims are being advised that routine hydrant flushing will take place Thursday and Friday Village officials say the maintenance work may cause temporary drops in water press...
Mark Wells Jun 24, 2026

STELLANTIS RECALLING MORE THAN ONE MILLION JEEPS OVER FIRE RISK
Stellantis is recalling more than one million Jeep vehicles due to a potential fire hazard. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall affects nearly 788,000 Jeep Wran...
Mark Wells Jun 24, 2026

RAIN RETURNS THIS WEEK BEFORE DANGEROUS HEAT ARRIVES
The National Weather Service says chances for rain and thunderstorms will return to the region beginning tonight and continue through Saturday across the Ohio Valley and Mid-Mississippi ...
Mark Wells Jun 24, 2026

FAIRFIELD WOMAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES
A Fairfield woman was arrested Monday afternoon after a probation compliance check at a residence in Fairfield. According to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, deputies were serving paperwork a...
Mark Wells Jun 24, 2026