Category Archives: Local News
SEVERIN, BRYANT TO HOST FREE SENIOR HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR IN MT. VERNON
State Representative Dave Severin and State Senator Terri Bryant are inviting area seniors to attend a free Senior Health & Wellness Fair on Thursday at the Rolland Lewis Building in Mt. Vernon. T...
Aug 4, 2026
FRED ROCHÉ APPOINTED CEO OF MARION VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has named Fred Roch as the new Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Marion VA Health Care System, where he will oversee health care services fo...
Aug 4, 2026
FCHS BOARD APPROVES CURRICULUM PURCHASE, PERSONNEL CHANGES AT SPECIAL MEETING
The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education approved a curriculum purchase and several personnel actions during a special meeting Wednesday evening. Board members first voted 4-0 to add the...
Aug 3, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO BEGIN OILING AND CHIPPING NEXT WEEK
The Wayne County Highway Department has announced they will begin oiling and chipping area roads this coming week. Oiling and chipping will take place on August 6th, 7th, 10th & 11th. The dates an...
Aug 3, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Wayne County Retired Teachers Association will hold its next meeting on Tuesday at the Cisne Community Center. Lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m., followed by the program and a business ...
Aug 3, 2026
NORTH WAYNE UNIT 200 ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION, OPEN HOUSE DATES FOR 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR
North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 has announced registration dates and other important information for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Online registration for the 2026-27 school year w...
Aug 3, 2026
FAIRFIELD MASONIC LODGE TO HOST DRIVE-THRU PORK CHOP DINNER AUGUST 16TH
The Fairfield Masonic Lodge will host a drive-thru lunch and dinner fundraiser on Sunday, August 16th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Wayne County Courthouse Square in Fairfield. Meals are $15 and inclu...
Aug 3, 2026
BONE GAP CHOWDER SET FOR SATURDAY
The annual Bone Gap Chowder will return on Saturday offering a full day of food and family activities. Burgers and hot dogs will be available beginning at 9 a.m., and inflatable attractions for childr...
Aug 3, 2026
NEW HOPE PTO TO HOST BACK-TO-SCHOOL SPLASH FRIDAY
The New Hope PTO is inviting students and families to celebrate the start of a new school year during its annual Back-to-School Splash on Friday. The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fairfie...
Aug 3, 2026
ALBION GRADE SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM TO HOST PORKBURGER, PORK CHOP FUNDRAISER THURSDAY
The Albion Grade School softball team will hold its annual Leroy Moore Porkburger and Pork Chop Fundraiser on Thursday at the Albion Pagoda. Serving will begin at 10:30 a.m. and continue until sold ou...
Aug 3, 2026