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04/28/2025

Today’s Front Page

In today’s edition of the Wayne Co. Press are the stories of the rescue of a missing Mt. Carmel mushroom hunter and the public outcry of some parents of Wayne City School students wanting more clarity from admins. regarding threats of violence at the school. These, and other stories, may be found in the pages of Monday’s (Apr. 28) Wayne County Press.

03/06/2025

Cisne, South Vaughan Fire

Bedford Fire Department personnel were called to a Cisne structure fire at 403 South Vaughan Street after 5 p.m. on Monday.

Chief Josh Smith said fighters arrived to the home fully involved, and residents were safely removed without injuries.

The Cisne department cleared the scene at approximately 6:30 p.m. with the cause of the fire still under investigation.

02/18/2025

Tonight's Waltonville at Cisne High School basketball game has been postponed until Friday, Feb. 21 with a 6 p.m. JV start.

This will be senior night, as scheduled.

The regular season game with Edwards County Friday has been cancelled.

State Win, Lady Panthers (N.H.)The New Hope School Lady Panthers won the (Class-S) State Championship game over the week...
02/03/2025

State Win, Lady Panthers (N.H.)

The New Hope School Lady Panthers won the (Class-S) State Championship game over the weekend Saturday afternoon at Rend Lake College. While the Braves of Bartelso Elementary gave a firm game, they finished shy of a Lady Panther’s 50 – 46 victory.

Additional images from the game are provided, and a trophy image of the team may be found in today’s Monday edition of the Wayne County Press.

01/10/2025

Fairfield National Bank is closing at 1 p.m. today, due to wintry conditions.

No School, More SnowNo school for F.C.H.S. has been announced Friday, January 9, and cancelled all weekend sports and ac...
01/09/2025

No School, More Snow

No school for F.C.H.S. has been announced Friday, January 9, and cancelled all weekend sports and activities. Admins. hope to see students on Monday, though a winter forecast suggest more snow may come.

A fog rolled in early Thursday morning, and did not dissipate until until closer to 9 a.m. Photographs are included of the fog.

And the regular Thursday edition of the Wayne County Press has been published, and is on its way to subscribers/retailers.

01/08/2025

No School Thursday

Due to inclement weather, no school will be held at F.C.H.S. on Thursday, January 9, announced this afternoon by Supt. Bob Wells. The cancellation includes all school sports and activities.

The Press printed today and issues are being delivered by mail and carriers. Due to weather conditions, delivery may be ...
01/07/2025

The Press printed today and issues are being delivered by mail and carriers. Due to weather conditions, delivery may be slower than normal.

Tonight’s forecast shows a low of eight degrees, and for Wednesday night, negative five. Be careful, and stay warm Wayne County!

Included are images of Fairfield area wintry condition.

The Wayne County Press would like to thank subscribers and supporters for another year of local news. Included are image...
12/24/2024

The Wayne County Press would like to thank subscribers and supporters for another year of local news. Included are images from a few 2024 events featuring Wayne County faces.

Merry Christmas to you, Wayne County. And Happy New Year!

12/23/2024

To online subscribers: the Wayne County Press website is currently down, leaving customers unable to access their e-edition. An update will be provided when the problem has been resolved.

Pictures of the Retail Merchant's Open House event held Sunday, in downtown Fairfield. Caroling, snow, and hot chocolate...
11/25/2024

Pictures of the Retail Merchant's Open House event held Sunday, in downtown Fairfield. Caroling, snow, and hot chocolate! (Photos by Jarrod Pruitt.)

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