Category Archives: Local News

During the Tuesday meeting of the Wayne County Retired Teachers Association's (WCRTA) at the Cisne Community Center, the organization awarded its annual scholarship for future educators to Lainie Clar...

The City of Fairfield Water Department has LIFTED the boil water order for West Douglas St from SW 3rd St to SW 7th St. City officials say water samples have passed testing and water is now safe for h...

29-year-old Jacob Adam Birkla of Mt. Carmel died Monday evening after his Buick Lacrosse was struck broadside by a semi on Indiana State Road 68 near Haubstadt. Gibson County authorities said the cras...

61-year-old Scott Funkhouser of Grayville has been charged in Edwards County Circuit Court with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges were filed Tuesday follo...

The Wayne City Ruritans are inviting the community to their upcoming Formal Dress Resale on Friday, August 16th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Church of the Harvest Event Center. The event is a great op...

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...

The Little Miss Frontier Days Pageant in Geff is now accepting contestants for this year's event, scheduled for Saturday, September 6th at 6 p.m. Girls between the ages of 6 and 9 are eligible to part...

Union Grove Youth Camp is holding a fish fry fundraiser on Saturday, August 16th from 5 to 7 p.m. at the camp, located at 1481 County Highway 12, Johnsonville. The menu will feature a choice of fried ...

  The 2025 Cisne Reunion kicked off last night. During the reunion, two special classes: the Cisne High School Class of 1975 celebrating their 50th reunion and the Class of 2000 marking their 25t...

Wayne County deputies arrested James A. Lurz Jr., 48, of Fairfield, on Wednesday afternoon. Lurz was taken into custody following the execution of a warrant related to criminal damage to property and ...