Category Archives: Local News

PORKBURGER FUNDRAISER FOR GEFF GRADE SCHOOL BASEBALL
		The Geff Eagles baseball team is gearing up for the upcoming season, and supporters have a tasty way to show their support. On Saturday, July 19th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., a porkburger fundraiser will...
			
				Mark Wells				Jul 14, 2025							
		
USDA OPENS $16 BILLION SUPPLEMENTAL DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAM FOR FARMERS WITH 2023-2024 CROP LOSSES
		Farmers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for part of $16 billion in aid through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). The USDA's Far...
			
				Mark Wells				Jul 14, 2025							
		
FAIRFIELD FIREMEN CALLED OUT ON TWO CALLS SUNDAY AFTERNOON
		Fairfield Fire Department was called out on two separate calls Sunday afternoon.   The first call, around 3 p.m., was a report of a two-vehicle accident at 1st and Main Street, in front of Huck's...
			
				Mark Wells				Jul 14, 2025							
		
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU TRACTOR DRIVE RETURNS JULY 19TH
		The 2025 Edwards County Farm Bureau Tractor Drive, sponsored by the Edwards County Farm Bureau Young Leaders, is set to roll through the countryside on Saturday, July 19th.   The event will begin...
			
				Mark Wells				Jul 14, 2025							
		
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU MEMBERS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE FAIR WRISTBANDS
		Members of the Edwards County Farm Bureau can enjoy some of the excitement at the upcoming 2025 Edwards County Fair with free wristbands for select grandstand events. From July 21st through July 25th,...
			
				Mark Wells				Jul 14, 2025							
		
WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HOST CIVIL WAR PROGRAM THURSDAY NIGHT
		The Wayne County Historical Society will hold its next meeting on Thursday, July 17th at 6:00 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room at the Fairfield Public Library. The evening will feature guest speaker M...
			
				Mark Wells				Jul 14, 2025							
		
CISNE REUNION BABY DERBY NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES
		The 2025 Cisne Reunion Baby Derby is now open for entries, inviting the youngest community members to take part in this adorable annual tradition.   To be eligible, contestants must be between 0 ...
			
				Mark Wells				Jul 14, 2025							
		
2025 CISNE REUNION PAGEANT - TINY TOT DIVISION ANNOUNCED
		The 2025 Cisne Reunion Pageant - Tiny Tot Division is gearing up for an adorable showcase of young contestants. Practices will begin Thursday, July 17th and continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:3...
			
				Mark Wells				Jul 14, 2025							
		
VENDOR REGISTRATION OPEN FOR WEST SALEM HOMECOMING AND CHOWDER
		The West Salem Chowder Committee is now accepting vendor registrations for the upcoming West Salem Homecoming and Chowder, set for Saturday, August 16th.   Vendors offering non-food items are inv...
			
				Mark Wells				Jul 14, 2025							
		
JASPER GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION DATES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
		Jasper Grade School District has released important information for families preparing for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. In-person registration will take place on Tuesday, July 15th from 12:00 p...
			
				Mark Wells				Jul 14, 2025