Category Archives: Local News

HIGH-SPEED CHASE ENDS IN ARREST OF FUGITIVE IN RICHLAND COUNTY
A high-speed motorcycle chase last Thursday ended with the arrest of Hunter Miller, who fled from a traffic stop in rural Richland County and led deputies on a multi-county pursuit. According to the R...
Mark Wells Jul 22, 2025

FEED MY SHEEP TO OFFER "EFFORTLESS FORGIVENESS" CLASS BEGINNING WEDNESDAY
Feed My Sheep, located at 200 West Main Street in Fairfield, will host an eight-week class titled "Effortless Forgiveness" starting on Wednesday at 6 p.m. The class will be led by Ed M. Smith and Josh...
Mark Wells Jul 22, 2025

EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING RECAP FROM MONDAY NIGHT
Edwards County School Board Meerting Recap from Monday night with our Edwards County correspondent, Mark Curtis.
Mark Wells Jul 22, 2025
FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LAUNCHES DIGITAL CHECK-IN FOR CLINIC VISITS
Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Horizon Healthcare Clinics and FMH Surgical Specialty Clinics are rolling out a new, innovative digital check-in system designed to make visits faster, easier, and more c...
Mark Wells Jul 22, 2025

EDWARDS COUNTY REAL ESTATE TAX BILLS TO BE MAILED OUT TODAY
The Edwards County Treasurer's Office has announced that the 2024 payable 2025 real estate tax bills will be mailed out today, (Tuesday, July 22nd) The first installment will be due on August 22nd wit...
Mark Wells Jul 22, 2025

PARKERSBURG ANNUAL COMMUNITY CHOWDER SET FOR JULY 26TH
The annual Parkersburg Community Chowder is just around the corner, scheduled for Saturday, July 26th at the Community Building and Park in Parkersburg. This long-standing community tradition kicks of...
Mark Wells Jul 22, 2025
PARENTS NIGHT OUT: KIDS FLOWER WORKSHOP SET FOR JULY 29TH IN FAIRFIELD
Blessed Blooms Flower Farm & Market is inviting families to take part in a creative and educational evening with their "Parents Night Out: Kids Workshop" on Tuesday, July 29th, from 5:30 to 7:00 p...
Mark Wells Jul 22, 2025

THREE WAYNE COUNTY RESIDENTS ARRESTED OVER THE WEEKEND
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies made three arrests over the weekend in separate incidents involving domestic battery, warrants and drug-related charges. Jazmyn Smith, 21, of Fairfield, was arre...
Mark Wells Jul 21, 2025

NEW YORK SEMI DRIVER INJURED IN SATURDAY EVENING CRASH IN JASPER TOWNSHIP
Wayne County Sheriff's Department along with Fairfield Rural Fire Department and Wayne County Ambulance personnel responded to a one-vehicle accident Saturday night just after 8 O'clock at 1251 County...
Mark Wells Jul 21, 2025

NORTH WAYNE CUSD 200 ANNOUNCES STUDENT REGISTRATION DATES
North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 has released important information for parents and guardians regarding student registration for the upcoming school year. Online registration will be op...
Mark Wells Jul 21, 2025