Category Archives: Local News
DUAL-BRANDED APPLEBEE'S AND IHOP TO OPEN IN MOUNT VERNON ON MARCH 24TH
A new restaurant combining the popular Applebee's and IHOP brands is set to open its doors at 105 Potomac Blvd. in Mount Vernon Tuesday, March 24th. The dual-branded location will offer customers both...
Mar 20, 2026
WABASH AREA DEVELOPMENT, INC. ANNOUNCES 2026 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Wabash Area Development, Inc. (WADI) is accepting applications for its 2026 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Scholarship Program, offering college and occupational training scholarships for low-i...
Mar 20, 2026
CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL TO HOST HEALTH COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR ON MARCH 27TH
Clay County Hospital is inviting the community to attend its Health Community Resource Fair on Friday, March 27th. . The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Nostalgia Theater, lo...
Mar 20, 2026
TINY TOWN PLAYHOUSE COMING SOON TO DOWNTOWN FAIRFIELD
Downtown Fairfield will soon welcome a new space for families, as Andrew Gifford announces the upcoming opening of Tiny Town Playhouse next to Fusion Coffee. Set to open this fall, Tiny Town Pl...
Mar 20, 2026
URGENT SEARCH UNDERWAY FOR MISSING 10-YEAR-OLD BOY IN CISNE/FAIRFIELD AREA
***UPDATE*** MISSING JUVENILE FROM CISNE HAS BEEN LOCATED, located safely by law enforcement and returned to his family. Emergency crews from Fairfield Rural Fire, Cisne Fire, and multiple othe...
Mar 20, 2026
FAIRFIELD ROTARY CLUB PREPARES FOR 2026 WINE & ARTS FESTIVAL SET FOR MAY 9TH
The Fairfield Rotary Club announces the return of its annual Wine & Arts Festival, set for Saturday, May 9th at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. This event promises a day of art, music,...
Mar 20, 2026
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL LAUNCHES "EGG YOUR HOUSE" FUNDRAISER FOR EASTER WEEKEND
Fairfield Community High School's Student Council is preparing for an egg-citing fundraiser just in time for Easter. The "Egg Your House" event offers a fun and easy way to surprise your family or fri...
Mar 20, 2026
TRACKSIDE AUTO AND VAUGHAN AUTOMOTIVE TO COMBINE SHOPS BEGINNING APRIL 1ST
Trackside Auto and Vaughan Automotive of Fairfield are excited to announce that, effective April 1st, the two businesses will be combining their shops. This partnership brings together more manpower a...
Mar 20, 2026
TOY TRACTOR SHOW COMING TO GEFF, ILLINOIS ON APRIL 4TH
The Geff Ruritan is set to host an exciting Toy Tractor Show on Saturday ,April 4th at the Ruritan Building in Geff. The event, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., invites vendors to showcase their ...
Mar 20, 2026
FAIRFIELD RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT HOSTING ANNUAL FISH FRY TODAY
The Fairfield Rural Fire Department invites the community to its annual Fish Fry today (Friday) at Station 1, located at 109 SE 9th Street in Fairfield. Lunch will be served from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, ...
Mar 20, 2026