Category Archives: Local News
SENATOR TERRI BRYANT AND REPRESENTATIVE DAVE SEVERIN ANNOUNCE TRAVELING OFFICE HOURS TODAY
Senator Terri Bryant and State Representative Dave Severin will be holding traveling office hours today to assist constituents with state-related questions and services. The legislators' team will be ...
Dec 10, 2025
TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $12 BILLION IN BRIDGE PAYMENTS FOR U.S. FARMERS
The Trump administration on Monday unveiled a sweeping $12 billion package in one-time farmer bridge payments, aiming to help American producers weather ongoing market disruptions, high input costs an...
Dec 10, 2025
FAIRFIELD FFA ALUMNI TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETING AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER TONIGHT
The Fairfield FFA Alumni will gather for their annual meeting tonight at 5pm in the Agriculture Room at Fairfield Community High School (FCHS). The event is open to all former FFA members as well as c...
Dec 10, 2025
EMERGENCY CREWS RESPOND TO TWO-VEHICLE CRASH AT WEST DELAWARE AND WINDSOR LANE MONDAY AFTERNOON
Fairfield City Fire Department, Wayne County Ambulance personnel, and Fairfield Police responded Monday afternoon, just before 1:30 p.m., to a vehicle accident at West Delaware and Windsor Lane involv...
Dec 9, 2025
RECEPTION PLANNED TO HONOR RETIRING FAIRFIELD SURGEON DR. PATRICK MOLT TOMORROW
A public reception will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) to honor the retirement of longtime Fairfield surgeon Dr. Patrick Molt. The event will take place from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the MAC Education Rooms...
Dec 9, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY 4-H ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN FOR 2025-2026 YEAR
The Wayne County 4-H program has officially opened enrollment for the 2025-2026 4-H year. Current and new members are encouraged to sign up early to ensure participation in the 2026 4-H Shows and othe...
Dec 9, 2025
WHITE COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE RECEIVES $659,000 DONATION FOR NEW AMBULANCES
The White County Ambulance Service has been awarded a significant $659,000 donation from the Absher Foundation in Carmi to purchase two new ambulances and related equipment. The funds will be used to ...
Dec 9, 2025
WABASH VALLEY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR "WILLY WONKA" MUSICAL
Wabash Valley College and the Wabash Valley Arts Council are excited to present their upcoming production of "Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka," directed by Amanda Andrews. The show is set to entertain audien...
Dec 9, 2025
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2026 ALBION MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP
Albion Medical Inc. has announced that applications are now open for the 2026 Albion Medical Scholarship. This annual scholarship offers up to $2,000 to students pursuing a career in any medical profe...
Dec 9, 2025
FROMM FAMILY FOODS RECALLS DOG FOOD DUE TO POSSIBLE PLASTIC CONTAMINATION
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that Wisconsin-based Fromm Family Foods has voluntarily recalled 300 cases of its frozen dog food due to possible plastic contamination....
Dec 9, 2025