Category Archives: Local News

APPEALS COURT UPHOLDS PRETRIAL DETENTION OF ALBION MAN ON SEX ABUSE CHARGES
The Fifth District Court of Appeals in Mount Vernon has upheld the pretrial detention of 25-year-old Hunter B. Futrill of Albion, who faces multiple felony sex abuse charges. Futrill was charged on Au...
Mark Wells Feb 03, 2026

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH TO HOST "NIGHT TO REMEMBER" FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS MARCH 6TH
First Christian Church in Fairfield will host its annual "Night to Remember" event on Friday, March 6th, in the church's Multi-Purpose Room. The celebration is dedicated to honoring and valuing indivi...
Mark Wells Feb 03, 2026

WAYNE CITY MAN ARRESTED FOR AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC BATTERY
Andrew Gregory, 30, of Wayne City was arrested Sunday night by Wayne County Sheriff's deputies. Gregory has been charged with Aggravated Domestic Battery. During the investigation, evidence was discov...
Mark Wells Feb 02, 2026

FAIRFIELD MAN ARRESTED ON WARRANT, METHAMPHETAMINE CHARGES
Sunday afternoon around 4:30, Wayne County Deputies and Fairfield Police investigated a suspicious vehicle near storage units on Petroleum Blvd in Fairfield. Deputies identified one of the subjects as...
Mark Wells Feb 02, 2026

PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL SEES SHADOW, PREDICTS SIX MORE WEEKS OF WINTER
Today (Monday, February 2nd) is Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney Phil, the famed weather-predicting groundhog, saw his shadow this (Monday) morning, signaling six more weeks of wintry weather acc...
Mark Wells Feb 02, 2026

WAYNE COUNTY CEO HOSTS CEO NIGHT WITH $10,000 HALF-COURT SHOT CHALLENGE TOMORROW (TUESDAY)
Wayne County CEO is excited to announce CEO Night on Tuesday, February 3rd, at Fairfield Community High School during the Fairfield Mules vs. Wayne City Indians basketball game, which tips off at 5 p....
Mark Wells Feb 02, 2026

FRESHMAN ORIENTATION SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY AT FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Fairfield Community High School will welcome incoming freshmen and their families at its annual Freshman Orientation on Wednesday, February 4th at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Mul...
Mark Wells Feb 02, 2026

EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU SETS ANNUAL LADIES DAY FOR FEBRUARY 7TH
The Edwards County Farm Bureau has announced plans for its Annual Ladies Day, scheduled for Saturday, February 7th. This year's event will feature Abbi Cook of Abbi's Salads to Go-Go as the presenter....
Mark Wells Feb 02, 2026

SNOWSTORM DELAYS GRAYVILLE COUNCIL MEETING; CITY ACQUIRES CIVIL WAR CANNONS
Last weekend's snowstorm forced Grayville officials to postpone their regular city council meeting from Monday to Friday morning. Commissioners praised city workers for quickly clearing streets and si...
Mark Wells Feb 02, 2026

FIFTH ANNUAL FLORA MASONIC LODGE AUCTION SET FOR MAY 30TH TO BENEFIT SHRINERS HOSPITAL
The Flora Masonic Lodge is gearing up for its 5th Annual Auction, scheduled for Saturday, May 30th at 10:00 am. This year's event will take place at the Clay County Fairgrounds in Charlie Brown...
Mark Wells Feb 02, 2026