Category Archives: Local News
JEFFERSON COUNTY REPUBLICANS TO HOST GOVERNOR CANDIDATE FORUM THURSDAY
The Jefferson County Republican Central Committee has announced plans to host a Governor Candidate Forum in Mount Vernon, giving area residents an opportunity to hear directly from Republican c...
Jan 26, 2026
HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD ADDRESSES PAYMENT ISSUE, BOARD APPOINTMENTS, AND LOCAL INITIATIVES
At the recent Hamilton County Board meeting, members tackled several key issues, most notably a payment dispute with Novacom Communications. In 2023, the board agreed to a $60,000 contract with Novaco...
Jan 26, 2026
SNOWSTORM BRINGS HEAVY ACCUMULATION AND DANGEROUS COLD TO FAIRFIELD AND SURROUNDING AREAS
A major winter storm blanketed the entire area, including Fairfield, with up to 15 inches of snow from Saturday through Sunday afternoon. The heavy snowfall has left major highways still ice-covered, ...
Jan 26, 2026
FAIRFIELD CITY HALL AND WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE CLOSED TODAY (MONDAY) DUE TO WINTER WEATHER
For the safety of residents and employees, Fairfield City Hall and the Wayne County Courthouse will be closed today (Monday). Officials made the announcement as winter weather and hazardous conditions...
Jan 26, 2026
TRASH COLLECTION DELAYS EXPECTED IN FAIRFIELD DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Republic Services and the City of Fairfield have issued a notice regarding trash service for the week of January 26th. Due to inclement weather, residents are advised to anticipate possible delays in ...
Jan 26, 2026
CHIMNEY FIRE REPORTED AT RESIDENCE NORTHWEST OF THE BOYLESTON CROSSROADS
A chimney (flue) fire was reported Saturday morning at 10:53 a.m. at 996 County Road 1300E, northwest of the Boyleston crossroads. Fairfield Rural Fire Department, Fairfield City Fire Department, and ...
Jan 26, 2026
TWO ESCAPE INJURY IN SATURDAY MORNING ROLLOVER ON US HWY 45
Emergency crews responded to a vehicle rollover accident Saturday morning around 10:50 a.m. on US Highway 45 at the New Hope curve. Wayne County Ambulance, Fairfield Rural Fire Department, and the Way...
Jan 26, 2026
ALBION FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO HOUSE FIRE IN ELLERY AMID BLIZZARD CONDITIONS
Just after 9 p.m. on Saturday night, the Albion Fire Department and Wayne County Ambulance personnel were dispatched to a house fire in Ellery, located just across the county line in Wayne County. Whe...
Jan 26, 2026
ALBION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES BANQUET AND AWARD WINNERS
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet and awards ceremony Friday night at the Country Financial Hall on the Edwards County Fairgrounds. Winners in each category were: Best Home B...
Jan 26, 2026
GET-TO-KNOW-YOUR-CANDIDATE EVENT SET JANUARY 31ST IN FAIRFIELD
The public is invited to a "Get to Know Your Candidate" event on Saturday, January 31st, from 10 to 11 a.m. at 5 Brothers Restaurant, located at 110 Market Avenue in Fairfield. Organizers say c...
Jan 26, 2026