Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF REVIEW REDUCES FAIRFIELD WALMART PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT
The Wayne County Board of Review has approved a reduction in the property tax assessment for the Walmart in Fairfield. Based on current figures, Walmart's 2025 tax bill payable this year will total $2...
May 15, 2026
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST 48TH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY TONIGHT
Frontier Community College will hold its 48th Annual Commencement Ceremony tonight (Friday) in the east gymnasium at Fairfield Community High School. The ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. The Fairfield Co...
May 15, 2026
MORE GRADUATION CEREMONIES FOR AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS THIS WEEKEND
Several area schools will hold graduation ceremonies this weekend. New Hope will hold its 8th grade graduation tonight (Friday) at 6 p.m. Fairfield Community High School will host commencement exercis...
May 15, 2026
VALEDICTORIAN/ SALUTATORIAN HONORS AWARDED AT LOCAL GRADE SCHOOL COMMENCEMENTS
Geff Grade School and Jasper Grade School held their 2026 commencement ceremonies this week, recognizing top academic achievers as students, families, and friends gathered to celebrate graduation mile...
May 15, 2026
FAIRFIELD LIONS CLUB HOSTS 3RD ANNUAL CAR SHOW TOMORROW (SATURDAY)
The Fairfield Lions Club is gearing up for its 3rd Annual Car Show tomorrow (Saturday) at Leo French Park in Fairfield. The event is FREE to the public to attend with car enthusiasts from across the r...
May 15, 2026
CISNE WOMAN ARRESTED ON THEFT CHARGE IN FLORA
53-year-old Crystal R. Musser of Cisne was arrested on a Clay County warrant charging her with theft under $500, a Class-A misdemeanor. The arrest occurred following a traffic stop on North Main Stree...
May 15, 2026
WAYNE CITY SCHOOL PTO TO HOLD BBQ FUNDRAISER TOMORROW (SATURDAY)
The Wayne City School PTO will hold a fundraiser tomorrow (Saturday) at the Wayne City 3-way. Pork chop and pulled pork barbecue sandwiches will be available during the event. Organizers said the pork...
May 15, 2026
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES CLASS OF 2026 WITH OVER $2.3 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Fairfield Community High School held its annual Awards Day on Friday, May 8th, honoring the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2026 and distinguished underclassmen. Faculty and staff recognized ...
May 14, 2026
FAIRFIELD BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WAYNE COUNTY STUDENTS AND WOMEN
The Fairfield Business and Professional Women's Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications from Wayne County High School senior girls, as well as mature women returning to college. Each scho...
May 14, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD SET TO MEET TONIGHT (THURSDAY)
The Wayne County Board will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight (Thursday) at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse. The meeting will begin with prayer, the Pledge of...
May 14, 2026