Jury selection in the Brody Murbarger case concluded yesterday with the selection of the final two jurors and two alternates, prior to the murder trial, which started at 1:30pm and ran through 4:00pm. Murbarger is accused of the disappearance and murder of Megan Nichols on July 3, 2014. Murbarger was arrested on October 8th of 2020 in Evansville, IN after being indicted by a Wayne County Grand Jury. Nichols body was found Southern Wayne County in December of 2017 and taken to Bloomington for autopsy, before being taken to the FBI lab in Quantico, Virginia to confirm the identity of the remains. The trial continues today in Wayne County Circuit Court. The case is being presided over by Wayne County Circuit Judge Michael J. Molt. The Defense is being represented by Christian Baril. Prosecuting the case are Assistant Attorneys General Michael Falagario, Myra Yelle-Clark, and Wayne County States Attorney Kevin Kakac. The City of Fairfield, in cooperation with the Wayne County Health Depart
Fairfield Water Dept employees will be flushing hydrants throughout the city through Friday, October 7. This is done each spring and fall to test the hydrants and help keep your water supply clean and pure. The City of Fairfield is required by ILL EPA to inform residents of the possible lead content in the water supply during hydrant flushing. While flushing the hydrants, you may notice that your water may be temporarily discolored. While flushing occurs, you may also experience a dip in water pressure, and it might affect the lead plumbing in and outside your home, if your home is equipped with lead plumbing. If your water is discolored, it does not mean it is unsafe to drink. It just means there is a temporary increase in the concentration of iron within the water. While lines are being flushed, residents are urged to check for discoloration of your water before doing laundry or similar activities. It is also encouraged you flush your line at the kitchen tap for 1-5 minutes as recomm
Wayne County Treasurer Donna Masterson is reminding Wayne County Tax Payers that the first installment of Real Estate Taxes is due this Friday, October 7th. Taxes may be paid in person at the Treasurer's Office between 8a.m. and 4:30p.m. After office hours taxes may be paid utilizing the drop box located on the west side of the Courthouse. Real Estate Tax Payments may also be made at the following bank locations: First Financial, Cisne Trust, Mt. Erie Banking Center, People's National Bank, and Fairfield National Bank's Fairfield & Wayne City branches. For questions, or to obtain more information call the Treasurer's Office at 842-5087. The 2022 Fairfield PaintOut ended Saturday with an awards presentation to participating artists. Twenty artists submitted more than 175 works for the show & sale that was held at the Floral Hall on the Wayne County fairgrounds. All proceeds from the sale of paintings went to the artists. This year's total was a record sa
Fairfield Police are investigating a stolen municipal vehicle from the Fairfield Waste Treatment Facility on 09/28/22. The vehicle has been recovered. Officers have identified the juvenile suspects and the investigation is continuing with charges pending. If you have any information regarding crimes, please contact the Wayne County Crime Stoppers phone or text at (618) 842-9777. Your tip could be worth a cash reward. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Completed artwork from this week's Fairfield PaintOut will be on exhibit for public viewing today, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Floral Hall on the Wayne County Fairgrounds. There is an admission of $5 per person, which will be entered for an opportunity to win an original painting from Spencer Meagher, a local artist. More than 200 works of art will be on display by the 20 artists who have been painting in Wayne County this week. The public is invited to come view the paintings, visit with the artists,
The Wayne City Unit School District # 100 is conducting Child Find/Preschool Screenings today and tomorrow from 8:30am-2:30pm, at the Wayne City Baptist Church. This screening is for children Birth to 5-year-old not yet enrolled in public schools, and not kindergarten eligible for the 2022-23 school year, and checks each child's progress in hearing, vision, speech, language, and coordination skills, to give parents a better idea of how their child is progressing before he/she begins school. This program is free, and parents will receive immediate feedback on how their child is developing. Pre-K personnel will also be present to explain their program and other services available in the area. The screening procedure takes about 45 minutes, but appointments must be made. If you live in the Wayne City school district, call 895-0357 today to make an appointment or to get more information. Children that are screening before they are 3 will be screened by Early Intervention and will not