Category Archives: Local News
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
Nov 17, 2025