Category Archives: Local News

EDWARDS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO HOLD MEETING TODAY
The Edwards County Board of Commissioners will meet this (Monday) morning at the Edwards County Courthouse. Agenda items include updates from the sheriff, treasurer, and highway departments, along wit...
Mark Wells Oct 06, 2025

BOIL ORDER LIFTED FOR JASPER WATER WORKS CUSTOMERS
Jasper Water Works Corporation has announced that the boil order issued on Tuesday, September 30th has been lifted as of Saturday. Water sample testing has been completed, and the results confirmed th...
Mark Wells Oct 06, 2025

WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE TO HOST PTA PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSIONS THIS FALL
Wabash Valley College will host two Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program Information Sessions this fall for prospective students and their families. The sessions will be held on Tuesday, October...
Mark Wells Oct 06, 2025

BOIL ORDER ISSUED FOR WITTER DRIVE AND SE 9TH STREET IN FAIRFIELD
The City of Fairfield Water Department has issued a boil water order for residents on Witter Drive and SE 9th Street. The order was issued as a precautionary measure until water samples can be tested....
Mark Wells Oct 06, 2025

WESLEYAN CHURCH OF FAIRFIELD ACCEPTING COAT DONATIONS FOR ANNUAL GIVEAWAY
With colder weather approaching, the Wesleyan Church of Fairfield is now accepting donations of new and gently used coats for its annual coat giveaway, scheduled for Saturday, November 1st. Community ...
Mark Wells Oct 06, 2025

NORTH WAYNE SCHOOLS OFFER FREE PRESCHOOL SCREENINGS
North Wayne Schools are conducting free Child Find/Preschool Screenings for children from birth to 5 years old who are not yet enrolled in public schools and are not eligible for Kindergarten this fal...
Mark Wells Oct 06, 2025

CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO HOST TRICK OR TREAT STREET AND EXPLORE-A-TRUCK THURSDAY
Families are invited to "follow the yellow brick road" to Charley Brown Park on Thursday, October 9th for the Clay County Health Department's 3rd annual Trick or Treat Street and Explore-a-Truck event...
Mark Wells Oct 06, 2025

CENTER STREET SCHOOL TO HOST COLTBACKERS FALL CARNIVAL TONIGHT
Center Street School in Fairfield will host its annual Coltbackers Fall Carnival tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. in the school gymnasium and cafeteria. The evening will feature a spaghetti dinner available b...
Mark Wells Oct 06, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION TO MEET TUESDAY
The Wayne County Retired Teachers Association will hold its next meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, October 7th) at the Wayne City Methodist Church. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., followed by the program...
Mark Wells Oct 06, 2025

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE SCHEDULED AT BLUE POINT FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH TUESDAY
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive tomorrow (Tuesday, October 7th) from noon to 6 p.m. at the Blue Point Free Will Baptist Church, located northwest of Cisne just off Blue Mound Road. Orga...
Mark Wells Oct 06, 2025