The City of Fairfield’s water department is advising that water will be shut off on East Douglas Street from S. 1st Street to SE 6th Street on tomorrow, Tuesday, October 18th and possibly Wednesday, October 19th. This is due to valve maintenance in that area. Please take caution if traveling in this area. The City appreciates your patience while this maintenance is being completed.
Crimestoppers is offering a reward for the person or persons who stole a Green 2009 Honda Foreman ATV from Kenneth Jennings in Rinard. Also, Clint Wick reports a Red Honda Ricon 680cc ATV was stolen from his residence in Fairfield. If you have any information on this or any other crime, call or text crimestoppers at 842-9777.
On 10/09/22, at 9:40 PM, Fairfield Police conducted a traffic stop near 1105 Leininger Road, Fairfield that resulted in Amy L Thomas, 46 of Opdyke, IL, being cited and released on a Notice to Appear for Operation of a vehicle with Suspended Registration and the vehicle was towed.
On 10/10 at approximately 7:30pm, Wayne County Deputies attempted to stop a four-wheeler (ATV) on a County Road west of Fairfield. The vehicle fled and after a short pursuit Deputies arrested the driver, Jack A. Windle of Fairfield. Deputies recovered approximately 62 grams of suspected methamphetamine from Windle along with $641 in U.S. Currency. He was charged with Possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, and driving while license revoked. Windle is being held in the Wayne County Jail on $10,000 cash bond.
On 10/13/22, Fairfield Police received a report of a missing juvenile. The juvenile was believed to have been picked up by William S Franks, 29 of Norris City, IL. The Norris City Police Department was contacted. They located the juvenile and Franks was arrested. The juvenile was returned home, and Franks was lodged in the White County Jail on charges of Luring of a Minor pending setting of bond.
On 10/15/22, at 11:42 AM, Fairfield Police responded to W Main Street and NW 10th ST, Fairfield for a motor vehicle crash between an SUV and a motorcycle that forced the closure of W Main Street from NW 9 th ST to SW 11 th ST for approximately 30 Minutes. Fairfield Fire/Rescue and the Wayne County Ambulance service also responded. Heath A Lyons, 36 of Fairfield, laid down his 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle in the 900 block of W Main Street which then slid into the front bumper of a 2002 Chevy Taho, being driven by Jacob D Cottrill, 36 of Fairfield. Lyons was transported to Fairfield Memorial Hospital for treatment of injuries.
On 10/15/22, at 6:55 PM, Fairfield Police arrested John E Luther, 50, at his residence located at 402 SW 5 th Street, Fairfield. Luther was transported to the Wayne County Jail and lodged on a Richland County Warrant for Failure To Appear on a charge of Criminal Trespass to a Residence. This is a no bond warrant so he will be transferred to the Richland County Jail
The West Salem Village Board will meet in Special Session today at 5pm to discuss the dismissal of Fire Chief Harvey Fenton. Fenton had been Fire Chief for 32 years before being let go by Mayor Dan Baker last week.
The Village of Wayne City will be flushing fire hydrants starting today and running through October 21. Village residents might experience periods of discolored water and pressure fluctuations. This will include the Village of Keenes.
The Edwards County Health Office in conjunction with the Edwards County Farm Bureau will be offering a drive-thru flu shot clinic on Wednesday, October 19 from 11:00am until 4:00pm at the Edwards County Fairgrounds in Albion, Illinois. The drive-thru flu shot clinic is for private pay, private insurance, and Medicare customers only. All Medicaid customers MUST call the health office and make an appointment to get a flu shot. Anyone ages six months and over can get a flu shot, however, the drive-thru clinic is recommended for only those ages 5 and up. Cost for private pay flu shots is $30 for low dose and $65 for high dose (for those over age 65). Anyone who wishes to get a flu shot at the drive-thru clinic will remain in their car and is urged to wear short sleeves. Those paying with private insurance or Medicare need to bring their insurance card. Those attending are asked to watch for traffic flow signs. This year there will be no flu shot clinics at the Senior Centers in the county. Seniors can come to the drive-thru clinic, make an appointment at the Edwards County Health Office, or visit their primary physician to get a flu shot. The drive-thru flu shot clinic is sponsored by the Edwards County Health Office in conjunction with the Edwards County Farm Bureau.
The I.E.C.C. Board will hold their regular meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, October 18th in the OCC Banquet Room. After opening formalities and reports, the board will hear staff recommendations for approval of purchase of used vehicles, electricity supplier contract, the 2023 Health & Dental Calendar and Health Savings Accounts Calendar. The board will also enter an executive session for employment/appointment maters and litigation.
The Edwards County Board of Education will hold their regular meeting on Thursday, October 20th at the AGS Cafeteria. In unfinished business the board is set to approve the second reading and adoption of policies. Among those will be policies on transportation, environmental quality of buildings and grounds, awareness and prevention of child sexual abuse and grooming behaviors, safety, abused and neglected child reporting, and other policies. In new business the board will hear a motion to approve the tentative 2022 Tax Levy payable 2023, motion to set a truth in taxation hearing, motion to donate 50% of the gate receipts of the Pink Out Volleyball game to Wabash General Hospital Foundation for Cancer Patients, and a motion to review and approve policies on Harassment of students, and prevention of and response to bullying, intimidation, and harassment. In personnel considerations the board will consider the employment of the ECHS Head and Assistant Baseball Coach and an Aide, change of status in Title I Aide to Long Term Substitute Teacher, and volunteers for WSGS Cheer, Boys Basketball, and Volleyball. The board will also enter a closed session to consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, collective negotiating matters between the public body and it’s employees, and setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body.
Reduced Rate Lab Testing with Fairfield Memorial Hospital’s Laboratory Department will take place October 17th – November 5th. There will be six convenient locations to choose from: Fairfield Memorial Hospital Laboratory, Horizon Healthcare Carmi Medical Clinic, Horizon Healthcare Cisne Medical Clinic, Horizon Healthcare Grayville Medical Clinic, Horizon Healthcare Fairfield Medical Clinic and FMH Albion Lab Draw Station at the Edwards County Health Department. To schedule an appointment for the Reduced Rate Labs, call 618-847-0400. The following tests will be offered at all locations: Hemoglobin A1c (Diabetic Monitor) $20 | Lipid Panel (Cholesterol, Triglycerides, HDL, LDL, and VLDL) $20 | PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) $20 | Thyroid Function Panel (T4, Free T3, Free T4, TSH) $40 | General Health Profile (Includes CBC, Lipid Screen, and a 12-test chemistry profile) $40 | Vitamin D Test $40. Patients should not have food or drink after midnight and payment is due at the time of service. Results of the test will be mailed directly to the patient’s home. Due to social distancing requirements, Reduced Rate Labs are by appointment only. Dates and times for each location are listed below:
Reduced Lab Testing Horizon Healthcare Cisne Medical Clinic October 17th – November 5th – Monday thru Friday and Saturday, October 22nd:
Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be holding a Reduced Cost Lab Testing October 17th – November 5th – Monday thru Friday and Saturday, October 22nd from 7:00 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Horizon Healthcare Cisne Medical Clinic. By appointment only. No walk-ins. Horizon Healthcare Cisne Medical Clinic is located at 413 Park Street in Cisne, IL.
Reduced Lab Testing Fairfield Memorial Hospital Laboratory October 17th – November 5th – Monday thru Friday and Saturday, October 29th:
Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be holding a Reduced Cost Lab Testing October 17th – November 5th – Monday thru Friday and Saturday, October 29th from 7:00 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Fairfield Memorial Hospital Laboratory. By appointment only. No walk-ins. Fairfield Memorial Hospital Laboratory is located at 303 NW 11th Street in Fairfield, IL.
Reduced Lab Testing Horizon Healthcare Grayville Medical Clinic October 17th – November 5th – Tuesday thru Thursday and Saturday, October 29th:
Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be holding a Reduced Cost Lab Testing October 17th – November 5th – Tuesday thru Thursday and Saturday, October 29th from 7:00 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Horizon Healthcare Grayville Medical Clinic. By appointment only. No walk-ins. Horizon Healthcare Grayville Medical Clinic is located at 319 W Commerce Street in Grayville, IL.
Reduced Lab Testing Horizon Healthcare Carmi Medical Clinic October 17th – November 5th – Monday thru Friday and Saturday, November 5th:
Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be holding a Reduced Cost Lab Testing October 17th – November 5th – Monday thru Friday and Saturday, November 5th from 7:00 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Horizon Healthcare Carmi Medical Clinic. By appointment only. No walk-ins. The Horizon Healthcare Carmi Medical Clinic is located at 1103 West Main Street in Carmi, IL.
Reduced Lab Testing Horizon Healthcare Fairfield Medical Clinic October 17th – November 5th – Monday thru Friday:
Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be holding a Reduced Cost Lab Testing October 17th – November 5th – Monday thru Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 10 a.m.at Horizon Healthcare Fairfield Medical Clinic. By appointment only. No walk-ins. Horizon Healthcare Fairfield Medical Clinic is located at 213 NW 10th Street in Fairfield, IL.
Reduced Lab Testing FMH Albion Draw Station – Edwards County Health Department October 17th – November 5th – Monday – Wednesday – Friday.
Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be holding a Reduced Cost Lab October 17th – November 5th – Monday – Wednesday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Albion Draw Station – Edwards County Health Department. By appointment only. No walk-ins.
Illinois will get over $2.25 billion from the federal bipartisan infrastructure law to be allocated to roads, bridges, and tunnels across the state. Illinois’ allocation of the federal money is part of a nearly $60 billion fund from the U.S. Transportation Department, which supports infrastructure in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
It’s Fire Prevention Week in Illinois, and it’s the 100th year that Illinois has designated a special week for fire safety awareness. This year’s theme is “Fire Won’t Wait – Plan Your Escape” as firefighters and their departments throughout the state encourage all families to make a family escape plan and to practice it often with all ages of the family, especially the young ones. It’s also a great time of the year to make sure that all those fire and smoke alarms are fully operational with new batteries in place. More information and details about being prepared for a fire are available online at illinoisfirefighters.org.
Unseasonably cool weather will prevail across out downstate area today through Wednesday with frost and freeze warnings in effect for the next two mornings, all due to a Canadian high pressure that’s ridging out across the Great Plains. As that moves eastward a southerly wind flow will redevelop with some warmer air moving in for Thursday, Friday, and into the upcoming weekend. We’ll slowly warm up each day with a dry and clear sky almost each day and night by Sunday. At this point in time, there’s no significant chance of rain in this week’s forecast.
River stages as of this morning: the Little Wabash east of Fairfield stands at 4.94 feet, below the 17 ft. flood stage. Meanwhile, the Skillet Fork at Wayne City has a reading of 5.06 feet (flood stage is 15 ft.). The Little Wabash below Clay City is at 4.13feet (flood stage is 18 ft.). Bonpas Creek at Browns reads 1.17 feet. The Little Wabash at Main Street in Carmi reads 3.26 feet, and the Wabash River at Mt. Carmel sits at 2.47 feet.
Today’s Crude Oil Price is $78.61 down $3.50 from Friday . The November Crude Oil Price is $85.57 down $2.77 from Friday morning.