Category Archives: Local News

EMERGENCY CREWS RESPOND TO TWO-VEHICLE CRASH AT WEST DELAWARE AND WINDSOR LANE MONDAY AFTERNOON
Fairfield City Fire Department, Wayne County Ambulance personnel, and Fairfield Police responded Monday afternoon, just before 1:30 p.m., to a vehicle accident at West Delaware and Windsor Lane involv...
Mark Wells Dec 09, 2025

RECEPTION PLANNED TO HONOR RETIRING FAIRFIELD SURGEON DR. PATRICK MOLT TOMORROW
A public reception will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) to honor the retirement of longtime Fairfield surgeon Dr. Patrick Molt. The event will take place from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the MAC Education Rooms...
Mark Wells Dec 09, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY 4-H ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN FOR 2025-2026 YEAR
The Wayne County 4-H program has officially opened enrollment for the 2025-2026 4-H year. Current and new members are encouraged to sign up early to ensure participation in the 2026 4-H Shows and othe...
Mark Wells Dec 09, 2025

WHITE COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE RECEIVES $659,000 DONATION FOR NEW AMBULANCES
The White County Ambulance Service has been awarded a significant $659,000 donation from the Absher Foundation in Carmi to purchase two new ambulances and related equipment. The funds will be used to ...
Mark Wells Dec 09, 2025

WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR "WILLY WONKA" MUSICAL
Wabash Valley College and the Wabash Valley Arts Council are excited to present their upcoming production of "Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka," directed by Amanda Andrews. The show is set to entertain audien...
Mark Wells Dec 09, 2025

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2026 ALBION MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP
Albion Medical Inc. has announced that applications are now open for the 2026 Albion Medical Scholarship. This annual scholarship offers up to $2,000 to students pursuing a career in any medical profe...
Mark Wells Dec 09, 2025

FROMM FAMILY FOODS RECALLS DOG FOOD DUE TO POSSIBLE PLASTIC CONTAMINATION
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that Wisconsin-based Fromm Family Foods has voluntarily recalled 300 cases of its frozen dog food due to possible plastic contamination....
Mark Wells Dec 09, 2025

FLETCHER ENDS SHERIFF CAMPAIGN; CIRCUIT CLERK GEORGIANA FLETCHER RESIGNS
Republican sheriff candidate J.B. Fletcher announced Monday that he is ending his campaign for Wayne County Sheriff, citing ongoing personal attacks and strains placed on his family. In the same state...
Mark Wells Dec 09, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS THREE ARRESTS IN WEEKEND INCIDENTS
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department made three separate arrests over the weekend in cases involving drugs, child endangerment, and outstanding warrants. Friday night, deputies responded around 11 p....
Mark Wells Dec 09, 2025

CISNE HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES 2025 HOMECOMING COURT AND HONOR LINE
Cisne High School has announced its 2025 Homecoming King and Queen candidates ahead of the coronation and dance scheduled for Saturday, December 13th, with coronation beginning at 7:30 p.m. and the da...
Mark Wells Dec 09, 2025