Category Archives: Local News

REP. SEVERIN ANNOUNCES 'BACKPACKS FOR BUDDIES' AND HOLIDAY DONATION DRIVES
State Representative Dave Severin has launched his annual Backpacks for Buddies and Stuff the Backpacks Holiday Donation Drive to support minors in emergency foster care and others needing basic suppl...
Mark Wells Nov 17, 2025

WEST SALEM COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER NOVEMBER 27TH
The Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for the West Salem community will be held on Thursday, November 27th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Hauser Room at the Moravian Church. Enjoy turkey, dressing, nood...
Mark Wells Nov 17, 2025

FMH SENIOR LIFE SOLUTIONS TO HOST ANTIQUE CHRISTMAS ANGEL TREE
Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Senior Life Solutions Department is once again sponsoring its Antique Christmas Angel Tree, a program that supports older adults in the community who are in need or may n...
Mark Wells Nov 17, 2025

CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL HOSTS FREE MEDICARE INFORMATION SESSION TUESDAY
Clay County Hospital will present "The ABC's of Medicare and Medicare Advantage" tomorrow at 2 p.m. in Conference Room B. This free program covers Medicare basics, enrollment options, the Medicare Alp...
Mark Wells Nov 17, 2025

WEST SALEM VILLAGE BOARD APPOINTS NEW TRUSTEE, APPROVES SALE OF FORMER SENIOR CENTER
The West Salem Village Board met in a special session on November 12th to address several key issues. Trustees appointed Tom Smith to fill the vacancy left by the late Karl August Case. Smith will be ...
Mark Wells Nov 17, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNOUNCES RETURN OF RACCOON ROUNDUP WITH CASH REWARDS FOR HUNTERS
The Wayne County Farm Bureau at 301 E Court St in Fairfield is bringing back its popular Raccoon Roundup for this year's hunting season, offering a $3.00 cash reward for each raccoon tail turned in by...
Mark Wells Nov 17, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU LAUNCHES RACCOON ROUNDUP TO CONTROL POPULATION
The Edwards County Farm Bureau has announced the launch of its "Raccoon Roundup" initiative, aimed at helping manage the local raccoon population. Community members are invited to participate by turni...
Mark Wells Nov 17, 2025

WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE TO HOST PTA PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSIONS TUESDAY NIGHT
Wabash Valley College will host a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program Information Session for prospective students and their families. The session will be held tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 6:00 ...
Mark Wells Nov 17, 2025

REP. MIKE BOST ANNOUNCES $1.4 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR AREA PROJECTS
U.S. Representative Mike Bost announced that the Continuing Resolution passed by Congress includes $1.4 million for three key projects in his district, pending presidential approval. Jefferson Fire Pr...
Mark Wells Nov 17, 2025

FAIRFIELD RURAL FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO GRAIN DRYER FIRE IN GEFF
The Fairfield Rural Fire Department responded Sunday afternoon, just after 12:30 p.m., to a reported grain dryer fire at 1497 U.S. Highway 45 in Geff. Fairfield Rural Fire Chief David Vaughan said the...
Mark Wells Nov 17, 2025