Category Archives: Local News

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

FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD REGULAR MEETING TONIGHT (MONDAY)
The Fairfield Community High School (FCHS) Board of Education is scheduled to hold its regular monthly meeting tonight (Monday) at 6:00 p.m. in the FCHS Study Hall. Items on the agenda include; the ap...
Mark Wells Nov 17, 2025

FAIRFIELD PSD #112 BOARD OF EDUCATION SETS TONIGHT'S (MONDAY) MEETING AGENDA
The Fairfield Public School District #112 Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight (Monday) at 6:00 p.m. in the Center Street School Board Room. Board members will review routi...
Mark Wells Nov 17, 2025

EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING TONIGHT (MONDAY)
The Edwards County Community Unit School District No. 1 Board of Education has announced a Truth in Taxation Public Hearing and its regular monthly meeting tonight (Monday) at the West Salem Grade Sch...
Mark Wells Nov 17, 2025

SHOP WITH A COP DONATION DRIVE UNDERWAY FOR 2025 EVENT
Beyond the Badge, FOP Lodge 303 has officially kicked off its annual Shop with a Cop donation drive, inviting the community to help make the holidays brighter for local children. This year's sponsorsh...
Mark Wells Nov 17, 2025

CLAY CITY CIVICS TO HOST FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR COMMUNITY TUESDAY NIGHT
The Clay City Civics are inviting the community to a FREE Thanksgiving dinner on Tuesday night from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the community building. This special event offers residents an opportunity to ...
Mark Wells Nov 17, 2025

FEED MY SHEEP MINISTRIES TO HOST THANKSGIVING MEAL ON NOVEMBER 26TH
Feed My Sheep Ministries in Fairfield will host its annual Thanksgiving Meal on Wednesday, November 26th offering a warm holiday dinner to anyone in the community. The meal will be served from 11:30 a...
Mark Wells Nov 17, 2025 Homemade Roasted Thanksgiving Day Turkey with all the Sides

FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER AT FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH IN ALBION
The First Missionary Baptist Church in Albion will once again host its Free Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 27th Deliveries will begin at 10:00 a.m., carry-out pick-up starts at 10:30 a.m., ...
Mark Wells Nov 17, 2025

THANKSGIVING BOXES TO BE GIVEN AWAY TO WAYNE COUNTY FAMILIES
Families across Wayne County will have an opportunity to receive Thanksgiving Boxes this holiday season through a partnership between Fairfield Save A Lot and Feeding Kids of Wayne County. The program...
Mark Wells Nov 17, 2025