Category Archives: Local News

EARLY VOTING ENDS TODAY AT COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICES IN THE AREA
Today marks the final opportunity for area residents to cast their ballots early ahead of the upcoming election. Here locally, the Wayne County Clerk's Office is open for early voting until 6:00 PM to...
Mark Wells Mar 16, 2026

PRIMARY ELECTION SET FOR TUESDAY WITH KEY LOCAL AND STATEWIDE RACES
Voters across the region will head to the polls tomorrow (Tuesday) for the primary election, with several important local and statewide races on the ballot. Locally, Shari Winter, Ryan Best, and Tom W...
Mark Wells Mar 16, 2026

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ARRESTS MT. VERNON MAN ON WARRANT
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 35-year-old Blake Lane of Mt. Vernon on Sunday afternoon. Lane was taken into custody on a Wayne County failure to appear warrant on an original charge o...
Mark Wells Mar 16, 2026

FAIRFIELD TO HOST CITY WIDE YARD SALES ON APRIL 25TH
Bargain hunters and treasure seekers will have plenty to look forward to as Fairfield prepares to host its annual City Wide Yard Sales on Saturday, April 25th. Organized by the Fairfield Chamber of Co...
Mark Wells Mar 16, 2026

WABASH GENERAL HOSPITAL CELEBRATES GROWTH AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT AT ALBION MEDICAL CLINIC OPEN HOUSE
Wabash General Hospital (WGH) welcomed patients and community members last Thursday during an open house and patient appreciation event at its Albion Medical Clinic, highlighting the facility's growth...
Mark Wells Mar 16, 2026

JERRY COX PRESENTS 109TH SCHOLARSHIP TO NURSING STUDENTS
(Pictured front row: Taylor Postin, Nursing Student; Jerry Cox; Kate Fopay, Nursing Student. Back row: Julie Bullard, Program Advisor - Allied Health; Brianna Trowbridge, Nursing Instructor; Andy Flem...
Mark Wells Mar 16, 2026

FAIRFIELD TO HOST ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT AT LEO FRENCH PARK ON MARCH 28TH
The City of Fairfield and the Chamber of Commerce is set to host their annual Easter Egg Hunt, taking place at Leo French Park on Saturday, March 28th. Festivities kick off at 11:00 AM and will featur...
Mark Wells Mar 16, 2026

LA FUENTE MEXICAN RESTAURANT HOLDING "DINE TO DONATE" FUNDRAISER FOR NANCY ELLIS
La Fuente Mexican Restaurant in Fairfield will be holding a "Dine To Donate" Fundraiser on Wednesday, March 18th from 11am to 9pm to benefit Nancy Ellis. Nancy Ellis of Cisne was diagnosed with Laryng...
Mark Wells Mar 16, 2026 Screenshot

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TO OFFER SKYWARN STORM SPOTTER TRAINING IN FAIRFIELD THURSDAY
The National Weather Service is inviting local residents to become official storm spotters by attending a Skywarn Storm Spotter Training Basic Spotter Course in March. The class will take place...
Mark Wells Mar 16, 2026

HOMEMADE NOODLE-MAKING WORKSHOP TO BE HELD MARCH 21ST IN ALBION
A unique opportunity for culinary enthusiasts is coming to Albion as the Edwards County Farm Bureau basement will host a Homemade Noodle-Making Workshop on March 21st from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Presented by ...
Mark Wells Mar 16, 2026