Category Archives: Local News

HEART OF THE HOLIDAYS PARADE SET FOR DECEMBER 13TH IN ALBION
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual "Heart of the Holidays" Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 13th celebrating all of the community's hometown heroes, including milit...
Mark Wells Nov 24, 2025

WABASH AREA DEVELOPMENT TO HOLD 3RD ANNUAL COAT DRIVE DECEMBER 4TH
Wabash Area Development, Inc. will be hosting its 3rd Annual Coat Drive on December 4th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at their office located at 334 Industrial Drive in Albion. The event aims to provide war...
Mark Wells Nov 24, 2025

"BOB'S TREE" RETURNS TO EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOR 14TH YEAR
The Edwards County Farm Bureau has announced the return of its beloved holiday tradition, "Bob's Tree," now in its fourteenth year. The project honors the late Bob Mason, former Edwards County Farm Bu...
Mark Wells Nov 24, 2025

BLUFORD RURITAN CLUB TO HOST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS AUCTION AND CHILI SUPPER
The Bluford Ruritan Club will host its annual Christmas Auction and Chili Supper on Saturday, December 13th at the Bluford Ruritan Building, located at 814 6th Street in Bluford. Food service begins a...
Mark Wells Nov 24, 2025

DEFENSE SEEKS TO RECONSIDER ORDER REQUIRING MEGAN VALENTINE TO UNLOCK PHONE
The attorney for first-degree murder suspect Megan Valentine has filed a motion asking the court to reconsider its order requiring Valentine to unlock her cell phone. Valentine is awaiting trial on ch...
Mark Wells Nov 24, 2025

THANKSGIVING DINNER COSTS DROP, TURKEY PRICES LEAD THE DECLINE
Shoppers may see higher prices on some ingredients this season, but the overall cost of preparing a traditional Thanksgiving dinner is down, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation's 40th ann...
Mark Wells Nov 24, 2025 Homemade Roasted Thanksgiving Day Turkey with all the Sides

RAIN RETURNS TONIGHT, FOLLOWED BY SIGNIFICANT COOL-DOWN FOR THANKSGIVING WEEK
The National Weather Service reports that another round of rain will move into the area starting tonight (Monday) and continue through Tuesday. Rainfall totals are expected to generally range from one...
Mark Wells Nov 24, 2025

MINOR INJURIES REPORTED IN TWO-VEHICLE CRASH IN DOWNTOWN FAIRFIELD
Fairfield Police, Wayne County Ambulance personnel, and the Fairfield Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon just before 4 p.m. at the intersection of East Delaware and So...
Mark Wells Nov 24, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERING REWARD IN RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY CASE
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons who entered the residence of Linda Smith and stole her Apple laptop and medication. Anyon...
Mark Wells Nov 24, 2025

FEED MY SHEEP MINISTRIES TO HOST THANKSGIVING MEAL WEDNESDAY
Feed My Sheep Ministries in Fairfield will host its annual Thanksgiving Meal on Wednesday offering a warm holiday dinner to anyone in the community. The meal will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m...
Mark Wells Nov 24, 2025 Homemade Roasted Thanksgiving Day Turkey with all the Sides