Category Archives: Local News
INFORMATIONAL MEETING SET AT FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOR SAFE FAMILIES PROGRAM
Fairfield Memorial Hospital is inviting the public to attend an upcoming informational meeting about the Safe Families for Children program, aimed at supporting families in crisis. Safe Families for C...
May 04, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY FFA LIVESTOCK TEAM COMPETES IN SPRING EVENTS
Pictured L to R: Cheyenne Duncan, Conner Perkins, Cody Greathouse, Chloe Iles, Grace McCarty, Hallie Shelton, Bristol Duncan, Josie Shelby, Sydney Williams, Aleah Carlson Members ...
May 04, 2026
OIL AND GAS PRICES SURGE AMID ONGOING IRAN CONFLICT
The posted price for Illinois Basin crude oil climbed to $99.88 per barrel Thursday, a sharp increase from $60.02 per barrel recorded the day after the conflict involving Iran began. Local crude prici...
May 04, 2026
FREE ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING EVENT IN FAIRFIELD ON WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
Wayne County residents will have a great opportunity to safely dispose of old electronics at a Free Electronic Waste Recycling Event on Wednesday, May 6th and Thursday, May 7th from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM...
May 04, 2026
FCHS SHOW CHOIR EARNS TOP HONORS DURING CHICAGO TRIP
The Fairfield Community High School Show Choir enjoyed a successful weekend trip to Chicago, highlighted by earning first place in the Show Choir division and being named Best Choir of the Day. The tr...
May 04, 2026
SIGN-UPS UNDERWAY FOR MISS WAYNE COUNTY FAIR QUEEN PAGEANT
Sign-ups are now open for the Miss Wayne County Fair Queen Pageant, with organizers announcing upcoming practice dates and important information for participants. The pageant features three age divisi...
May 04, 2026
STEEL INSTALLATION MARKS MAJOR PROGRESS ON FCC BOBCAT ATHLETIC CENTER
Construction of the $5.6 million Bobcat Athletic Center on the campus of Frontier Community College reached a significant milestone last week as crews began installing steel beams for the new facility...
May 04, 2026
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE TO BE HELD AT COMMUNITY OF CHRIST IN FAIRFIELD WEDNESDAY
The American Red Cross is calling on Fairfield residents to help save lives by donating blood at an upcoming community blood drive. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 6th from 11:30 a.m. to 5...
May 04, 2026
PUBLIC MEETING PLANNED IN MT. ERIE TO DISCUSS PROPERTY TAX CONCERNS
Residents in Wayne County are planning to gather for a public meeting on Wednesday to address concerns over recent property tax increases and assessment practices. The meeting is intended to give comm...
May 04, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL STUDENTS
The Wayne County Farm Bureau Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2026 collegiate scholarships, recognizing local students pursuing careers in agriculture. Alayna White of Wayne City ...
May 04, 2026