Category Archives: Local News

CITY OF FAIRFIELD TO HOST INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION THURSDAY
The City of Fairfield invites the public to its annual Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 3rd at Southwest Park. The event runs from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with fireworks to follow at dar...
Mark Wells Jun 30, 2025

3RD ANNUAL MARY LOU MUSIC FEST SET FOR JULY 5TH ALONG WITH CISNE FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREWORKS AT 9PM
Residents in Cisne are gearing up for the third annual Mary Lou Fest, scheduled to take place on July 5th at 102 Duker Drive in Cisne. The festival promises a fun-filled day with before and after fire...
Mark Wells Jun 30, 2025

FOURTH OF JULY FREE SWIM EVENT PLANNED AT FAIRFIELD PUBLIC POOL
Area residents are invited to beat the summer heat and celebrate Independence Day with a splash at the Fairfield Public Pool. A free swim event will take place on the Fourth of July from 1 to 5 p.m., ...
Mark Wells Jun 30, 2025

FAIRFIELD RETAIL MERCHANTS TO MEET JULY 1ST AT CHAMBER OFFICE
The next Fairfield Retail Merchants Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 1st at 8:00 a.m. at the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Office. Retailers participating in the upcoming July promotion...
Mark Wells Jun 30, 2025

FMH PRESENTS MAY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Pictured is Tiffanie Hays, FMH June 2025 Employee of the Mont Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient...
Mark Wells Jun 30, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY 4-H SHOWS SCHEDULED, PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND
The annual Wayne County 4-H Shows kicked off Saturday with the Horse Show at the Wayne County Saddle Club. Tonight, (Monday) the Cat and Dog Shows get underway at the 4-H building. The General Project...
Mark Wells Jun 30, 2025

4-H MEMBERS AND LOCAL YOUTH TEAM UP AT NO LIMITS LIVESTOCK SHOW
The second annual No Limits Livestock Show was held at the Edwards County Fairgrounds on June 20th The No Limits Livestock Show is an all-inclusive swine show where 4-H youth exhibitors pair up with i...
Mark Wells Jun 30, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY MOBILE HOME TAX BILLS DUE TOMORROW ( JULY 1ST)
Wayne County mobile home owners are reminded that payments for the mobile home taxes are due by tomorrow (Tuesday, July 1st). Tax payments can be made in person at the Wayne County Treasurer's ...
Mark Wells Jun 30, 2025

EDWARDS COUNTY MOBILE HOME TAXES DUE BY JULY 31ST
Edwards County Treasurer, Jennifer Thomason is reminding residents that Edwards County Mobile Home Taxes will be due by July 31st. Starting August 1st, there will be a $25 penalty fee added every thir...
Mark Wells Jun 30, 2025

EDWARDS COUNTY 4-H SHOWS BEGIN TONIGHT (MONDAY)
The annual Edwards County 4-H Shows begin tonight (Monday, June 30th), marking the start of a series of events showcasing the hard work, creativity, and dedication of local 4-H members. The season kic...
Mark Wells Jun 30, 2025