Category Archives: Local News
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA BRINGS HOLIDAY JOY TO ALBION COMMUNITY DECEMBER 13TH
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce, Albion Fire Department, and Edwards County Farm Bureau are spreading holiday cheer with their annual "Breakfast with Santa" event. The festive gathering will take ...
Dec 11, 2025
COOKIE-BAKE OFF: COMPETE FOR $50 AND BRAGGING RIGHTS AT WAYNE CITY MATTERS CHRISTMAS EVENT
Cookie lovers and bakers, get ready as Wayne City Matters is hosting a Cookie-Bake Off on Sunday, December 14th at 3pm in the Community Building. Bakers are invited to enter their best cookies for a c...
Dec 11, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY FBLA MEMBERS EARN HONORS AT EASTERN AREA CONFERENCE
Front Row - Jackson Hensley, Jax Duncan, Aiden McDowell, Caden Hart, Brayden Sanford, and Bethany Moore, Adviser. Back Row - Alice Robb, Katie Robb, Heaven Schilt, Carlin St.Ledger, Kayci Thompson, Jo...
Dec 11, 2025
SANTA CLAUS TO VISIT GEFF RURITAN CLUB BUILDING DECEMBER 13TH
Santa Claus is coming to the Geff Ruritan Club Building on Saturday, December 13th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to visit with Santa and share their Christmas g...
Dec 11, 2025
BRIGHTEN THE NIGHT FOR HOMETOWN HEROES LAUNCHES IN GRAYVILLE
Grayville's annual "Brighten the Night for Hometown Heroes" event is underway, giving families, businesses, and organizations a chance to support local children while spreading holiday cheer. For a $5...
Dec 11, 2025
VEHICLE ACCIDENT TUESDAY EVENING SENDS TWO TO HOSPITAL
Fairfield Police, Fairfield City Fire Department, and Wayne County Ambulance responded to a two-vehicle accident Tuesday evening around 5:40 PM on West Main Street near Frontier Community College. The...
Dec 10, 2025
ELDORADO MAN CONVICTED OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER IN DEADLY SEPTEMBER SHOOTING
25-year-old Jesse W. Trout of Eldorado has been found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the September 7th shooting death of 44-year-old Michael J. Wiseman. Following a multi-day jury tr...
Dec 10, 2025
CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL EARNS FOUR-STAR RATING ON INAUGURAL FORBES TOP HOSPITALS LIST
Clay County Hospital has been recognized among the nation's best, earning a four-star overall rating in the newly released Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list. The inaugural rankings highlight high-perform...
Dec 10, 2025
FAIRFIELD FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS CONTINUES TONIGHT (WEDNESDAY) AT LEO FRENCH PARK
Volunteers for a Progressive Fairfield hosting the annual Festival of Lights at Leo French Park which runs through the end of the year. The popular drive-through light display will be open at all hour...
Dec 10, 2025
WAYNE CITY HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS EVENT & PARADE SET FOR SUNDAY
Wayne City Matters hosts its annual Hometown Christmas Event and Parade on Sunday, December 14th. Activities will begin at 3 p.m. at or near the community building, offering holiday fun for all ages. ...
Dec 10, 2025