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The stage is set for a potential final reading at next week’s city council meeting, despite vocal dissent from a handful of residents.
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The stage is set for a potential final reading at next week’s city council meeting, despite vocal dissent from a handful of residents.
A big draw for Fairfield First Friday’s October Art Walk is the annual Wiener Dog Races. Locals bring their Dachshunds for the race to see who is the fastest of them all. This year, that honor went to Karen Helmick’s 1-year-old wiener dog named Frannie.
Shelter shuts doors to non-emergency visitors after infection
Another round of tours is scheduled for this weekend
Marr Park will host its annual Halloween Hike Oct. 12. The county invites kids to wear costumes as they walk a trail packed with educational autumnal activities, and candy.
District officials said a report of a possible student threat at Washington High School was “unfounded” after police investigated the matter on Monday. It’s one of the hundreds of schools already facing threats this year.
The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Meet the Candidate Event on Wednesday, Oct. 16, providing local residents the opportunity to hear from candidates running for office.
Outage impacts about 5,600 Alliant customers, especially in northern Washington County.
Sam Hall wants the area’s youth to know all the opportunities that await them if they join 4-H.
Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield hosted the EmpowerU Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, Oct. 5 on a picture-perfect day that felt more like summer than fall.
Six years ago, Piper Miller was a quiet girl who didn’t have many friends, and she wanted to change that. Piper thought that by joining a local 4-H club, she could meet other kids who share her passions, and she was right. Now in her sixth year of 4-H through the Ceniteers Club, Piper said it was the best decision she ever made.
With harvest season in full swing, motorist should keep an eye out for slow-moving farm equipment on the roads
Henry County Public Health provides services for the community with vaccine clinics, new programs, and additional funding
Brent Kromrie is the new president of the Washington Noon Kiwanis Club.
