The city of Fairfield Water department has advised a boil order in affect for the 100 block of W Wilson Street per the cities facebook page last night. Water used for human consumption should be boiled until samples have passed inspection.
On 08/11/22, at 2:12 AM, Fairfield Police, along with Wayne County Deputies, responded to Mach 1, 800 W Main Street, Fairfield, IL on a report of a physical altercation at that location. Following an investigation, Joshua W Poff, 37 of Flora, IL was placed under arrest by Fairfield Officers for Aggravated Battery against Brandon PJ Wheeler, 18 of McLeansboro, IL. He was transported to the Wayne County Jail and lodged pending a court appearance for setting of bond. Additional charges are pending.
Fairfield Police are investigating an incident over the past weekend where a black 1000 Jeep Cherokee that was parked on the parking lot at 901 SW 4th Street, Fairfield, IL was turned over onto it’s top. The investigation is on-going. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Fairfield Police Department at 618-842-2151.
Schools will begin locally on 08/12/2022 (Northside and Center Street) and 08/15/2022 (FCHS). The FPD encourages motorists to be aware of children on their way to/from school. As a reminder, it is a traffic violation to pass a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended. This includes loading zones at each school. If cited, driving suspensions and fines could be imposed. During the first week, motorists should be aware that loading times will be longer, as schools direct students to correct buses. Please take this into account while traveling near each campus. The FPD wish all students the best this school year.
The Fairfield Police Department is establishing a hiring list and accepting applications for the position of Telecommunicator. The FPD operates the Wayne County E911 Public Safety Answering Point and dispatches for 11 local agencies. Attractive benefit package, including insurance, retirement and residency within 45 minutes of the FPD. Applications are available at the FPD located at 1002 Leininger Road, Fairfield. Applications will be kept on file for 1 year.
The Wayne County Board met Thursday evening with a fairly light agenda.
County Highway Engineer Dennis Seidel announced that he had attended a Pre-job Meeting with IDOT regarding the County Hwy 1 & Rt. 161 project. Construction on the project is scheduled to begin September 6 and is scheduled to be completed by November 8. These dates are contingent on materials availability and weather. Seidel also informed those attending that road closures would be occurring with this project. This intersection is commonly known as Enterprise Rd. & 161 and has been the scene of multiple accidents and several fatalities.3 ARPA (American Recovery Plan Act) requests were unanimously approved by the board. They include:
$30,982 for completion of the courthouse camera system.
$74,380 for a new AC chiller for the courthouse.
$75,000 for 2 new trucks for the Highway Dept.
County Sheriff Chris Otey announced that during July, their office handled 218 calls for service, handled 17 motor vehicle accidents, and made 25 felony arrests. The current inmate population at the jail is 22. The Sheriff had high praise for the men and women of the department. County Clerk Lizann Woodrow announced that she was making preparations for the November Election, with early voting starting in late September. The board unanimously approved the appointment of Ronald Baker to a Commissioner position with the Wayne County Housing Authority. He replaces Ina Dunlap and will serve until the term expiration in 2026.
The Noble Village Board met Monday night in regular session. The Board approved an ordinance clarifying water rate language & amending the Village’s sewer rates. Residents will be charged $13.23 for the first 1,000 gallons or less used per month, and for all water use over the first 1,000 gallons per month will be $5.13 per 1,000 gallons. Any fractional usage less than 1,000 gallons also being charged a corresponding fraction of the $5.13 per 1,000 gallons rate. The board approved the Village’s appropriations ordinance retroactive to May 1st and discussed Village properties that need mowed. There will be a bid opening for the South First Street water line project at 10:00 on Wednesday morning, at Village Hall. Residents were reminded that the Book Barn, courtesy of the Olney Public Library is now up and available at Village Hall. This Saturday’s is Noble Chowder/Homecoming and there will be some street closures including Noble Avenue, between Elm & Poplar Streets, and the 100 block of East Elm Street. And, the Noble Village Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, August 20th.
The Skillet Fork Bridge on the Route 161 extension will soon be restricted to one-way traffic with a weight limit that will prohibit large trucks. Marion County Highway Engineer Mike McCormick told the Marion County Board Tuesday night that one section of the bridge is deteriorating rapidly, and the limitations will be needed until emergency repairs are completed. McCormick plans to meet with the Marion County Board’s finance committee on August 23rd to work out a plan to pay for the emergency repairs. He says once the reduced load limit goes back on the bridge, a truck detour will be put into place. A traffic light system will once again be used to control the one-way traffic. McCormick says the actual problem is on one of the five approach span bridges, but it creates a structural concern for the whole bridge. He reports at the present time there is no safety issue in using the bridge.McCormick reported construction on the new Church Road bridge just east of Route 37 is complete, but the wet weather conditions have prohibited the construction of the approaches to the new bridge. He’s uncertain when the work will be possible.McCormick says the improvements to the Heinzmann Road from Kell to Route 161 are being delayed due to problems in getting all of the right of ways in place.
The Illinois State fair is underway in Springfield. Livestock shows, Harness Racing, Car Racing, Concerts, Free entertainment, Exhibits, Dinosaurs and just about anything you can think of deep fried and on a stick are all at the state fair this year. Fair manager Rebecca Clark, a mother of four young children says she knows how important it is to hold the line on prices for families. There are also failyfood deals and special days for free admission for seniors, veterans and first responders. Get all the details online at illinoisstatefair.info
River stages as of early this morning Wabash River at Mt Carmel 6.03ft(Flood stage 19ft) Bonpas creek at Browns 2.64ft. Little Wabash near Golden Gate 27.83ft. Skillet Fork at Wayne City 5.27ft (Flood stage 15ft). Little Wabash below Clay City 18.88ft (Flood Stage 18ft) Little Wabash at Carmi 30.11ft
Todays Crude oil price is $87.34 thats up $2.41 from yesterday