Fairfield Businessman Gary Carter says he has received notice of a hearing date for his appeal to be put back on the ballot for the upcoming primary election. The hearing will take place Monday at 10 a.m. in Sangamon County Circuit Court. Carter says he hopes the judge will rule quickly and allow him to continue with his campaign; he thanked his supporters for their encouragement and asked them to continue their prayers for a right decision to be made. The Wayne County Farm Bureau is accepting applications for the 2022 Wayne County Farm Family of the Year. Nominees must reside in and be involved in the production of ag products in Wayne County; the family selected for the recognition will receive a framed aerial photo of their farm, a $100 gift card to a local restaurant of their choice, and a complimentary membership in the county farm bureau for 2023. The selection committee will be comprised of three county farm bureau leaders from outside of Wayne County, and the deadline to submit