Category Archives: Local News

Wayne County Search & Rescue will host a Christmas for Kids fundraiser this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside the Fairfield Walmart. Organizer, George Kostas says the group will be collecting ...

Area businesses and individuals will once again be hosting a "free skate" for elementary students in Wayne County at Skateland Roller Sport in Fairfield on Monday, December 29th from 5:30-8:30 PM. All...

The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce, Albion Fire Department, and Edwards County Farm Bureau are spreading holiday cheer with their annual "Breakfast with Santa" event. The festive gathering will take ...

Cookie lovers and bakers, get ready as Wayne City Matters is hosting a Cookie-Bake Off on Sunday, December 14th at 3pm in the Community Building. Bakers are invited to enter their best cookies for a c...

Front Row - Jackson Hensley, Jax Duncan, Aiden McDowell, Caden Hart, Brayden Sanford, and Bethany Moore, Adviser. Back Row - Alice Robb, Katie Robb, Heaven Schilt, Carlin St.Ledger, Kayci Thompson, Jo...

Santa Claus is coming to the Geff Ruritan Club Building on Saturday, December 13th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to visit with Santa and share their Christmas g...

Grayville's annual "Brighten the Night for Hometown Heroes" event is underway, giving families, businesses, and organizations a chance to support local children while spreading holiday cheer. For a $5...

Fairfield Police, Fairfield City Fire Department, and Wayne County Ambulance responded to a two-vehicle accident Tuesday evening around 5:40 PM on West Main Street near Frontier Community College. The...

25-year-old Jesse W. Trout of Eldorado has been found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the September 7th shooting death of 44-year-old Michael J. Wiseman. Following a multi-day jury tr...

Clay County Hospital has been recognized among the nation's best, earning a four-star overall rating in the newly released Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list. The inaugural rankings highlight high-perform...