Category Archives: Local News
NORTH WAYNE SCHOOLS OFFERING FREE PRESCHOOL SCREENINGS
North Wayne Schools will conduct free Child Find and Preschool Screenings for children ages 3 to 5 who are not enrolled in public school and will not be eligible for kindergarten this fall. The screen...
Sep 17, 2026
GROUND BROKEN ON NEW SKATE PARK IN CARMI
Work is officially underway on a new skate park in Carmi, with ground recently broken at the site of the former Huntington Skate Park. Plans for the project were announced last week and even received ...
Sep 17, 2026
FAIRFIELD RETAIL MERCHANTS TO HOST TWO NIGHTS OF BINGO AT FALL FUN FEST
The Fairfield Retail Merchants will host two nights of bingo during this year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. Bingo will be held Friday and Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. each evening on Northeast Second Street...
Sep 17, 2026
FAIRFIELD PUBLIC GOLF COURSE TO HOST TWO-MAN CHICKEN FEED TOURNAMENT SATURDAY
The Fairfield Public Golf Course will host a Two-Man Chicken Feed Tournament on Saturday. The tournament will feature three different formats during the day - alternate shot, best ball and scramble. T...
Sep 17, 2026
MASONIC LODGE TO HOST COMMUNITY BREAKFAST DURING FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST SATURDAY
The Fairfield Masonic Lodge will host a community breakfast Saturday as part of the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. Breakfast will be served from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m., with both dine-in and carry-out options av...
Sep 17, 2026
GERALD J. MEMORIAL FISHING TOURNAMENT SET FOR FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST SATURDAY
Young anglers are invited to take part in the Gerald J. Memorial Fishing Tournament during this year's Fairfield Fall Fun Fest. The tournament will be held Saturday at Leo French Park Lake and is open...
Sep 17, 2026
LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC TO FOLLOW FCHS BAND AT FALL FUN FEST SATURDAY
Visitors to the 2026 Fairfield Fall Fun Fest can enjoy an evening of live acoustic music on Saturday with a free performance on the festival's Main Stage. The acoustic concert will begin immediately f...
Sep 17, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY CEO CLASS TO HOST FALL FUN FEST CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
The Wayne County CEO Class will organize a cornhole tournament during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest on Saturday. The tournament will begin at noon at a new location this year, the City Hall parking lot ...
Sep 17, 2026
FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST BAKED GOODS CONTEST SET FOR SATURDAY
Bakers of all ages are invited to put their skills to the test during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Baked Goods Contest on Saturday. The contest will be held at the Chamber Building, with registration f...
Sep 17, 2026
PROPOSED ROADLESS RULE CHANGE COULD AFFECT SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST
The Trump administration is proposing to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a move that could change protections for thousands of acres in the Shawnee National Forest. The existing rule...
Sep 17, 2026