Category Archives: Local News

WAYNE COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS SEEKS INFORMATION IN VANDALISM AND THEFT CASES
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering rewards for information related to two separate incidents of vandalism and theft reported in the county. Authorities say two tires belonging to James Burge of Wa...
Mark Wells Jan 05, 2026

HORIZON HEALTHCARE CISNE CLINIC TO REOPEN TODAY (MONDAY)
Horizon Healthcare is pleased to announce that the Cisne Clinic will reopen and resume full operations today (Monday, January 5th). The clinic was temporarily closed to allow for necessary facility ma...
Mark Wells Jan 05, 2026

VILLAGE OF GEFF ANNOUNCES ERROR IN RECENT UTILITY BILLS
The Village of Geff is notifying residents that the most recent utility bills that were sent out contained an error. Due to a system issue, the minimum charges for water and sewage were not included o...
Mark Wells Jan 05, 2026

NEW OUTREACH PROGRAM LAUNCHED FOR VETERANS IN 2026 BY HOPE CENTER IN ALBION
A new outreach initiative has been announced for veterans residing in Edwards County. The program, titled "Serving Those Who Have Served," aims to deliver food directly to veterans' homes at no cost, ...
Mark Wells Jan 05, 2026

UPWARD SPORTS BASKETBALL AND CHEERLEADING REGISTRATION NOW OPEN IN FAIRFIELD
Registration is now open for Upward Sports Basketball and Cheerleading at Fairfield CP Church. The program is open to children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Parents may register their child onl...
Mark Wells Jan 05, 2026

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECASTS WARM-UP AND POTENTIAL SEVERE WEATHER FOR THE REGION
The National Weather Service in Paducah says a notable warm-up for the region as the week begins, bringing a welcome break from winter's chill before the possibility of rain and severe weather later i...
Mark Wells Jan 05, 2026

BEAT THE WINTER BLUES WITH ICE CREAM SHOP & POPS PIT BAR-B-QUE BRISKET MEAL JANUARY 17TH
The Johnsonville Ruritans are inviting the community to "Beat Those Winter Time Blues" with a special Brisket Meal featuring The Ice Cream Shop & Pops Pit Bar-B-Que. The event will take place on J...
Mark Wells Jan 05, 2026

STATE NEWS BRIEFS FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 5TH
Illinois Leaders Blast Trump's Actions in Venezuela (Chicago, IL) -- Illinois leaders are blasting President Trump's actions in Venezuela over the weekend. In a post on X, Governor Pritzker said Trump...
Mark Wells Jan 05, 2026

FCHS Special Board Meeting
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 7TH The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, January 7th at 5:30 p.m. in t...
Mark Wells Jan 03, 2026

Wayne County Board to Meet
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD TO ADDRESS HIGHWAY FUNDING AND REGULAR BUSINESS AT JANUARY MEETING The Wayne County Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs...
Mark Wells Jan 03, 2026