The FCHS Board met last night in special session. The board passed the updated Return to School Plan with one no vote from board member Matt Rush. Superintendent Jill Fulkerson stated that the plan was pretty generic and contained numerous suggestions for a safe return to school. She further stated that the plan is mandatory in order to receive some funding. After an Executive Session, the board employed Linda Johnston and DJ Vaughan as Individual Aides; Mark Wells as a part-time bus driver, to become full time in December; and Nate Neal as a Special Education Teacher. The board also raised the minimum aide pay to $15.00 per hour and $22.50 per hour for bus drivers. Driving for extra curricular trips was also raised to $22.50 per hour. The Fairfield City Council met last night with a very light agenda to work through. The council unanimously approved a TIF Agreement in the amount of $3.000.00 with David Savage for improvements to his building at 200 East Main Street. The council repeal
Convicted Cop killer, Ray E Tate is set to appear in Wayne County court this morning in front of Judge Molt at 9:00 AM via Zoom. On December 29th, 2021 Tate shot and killed Wayne County Deputy Sean Riley after a call was placed for a motorist assist on I-64, then fled the scene and headed to Missouri where a crime spree ensued involving hijacking and taking a homeowner hostage. In April, Tate plead guilty to 38 counts of murder, however on May 19th, Tate asked to withdraw his plea in an effort to avoid dying in prison. Tate appeared in court via Zoom on June 28th for a status hearing. He is currently being housed in the Menard Correctional Facility. Crimestoppers is offering a reward for the person or persons who entered TNT hunting preserve and stole two shotguns, a Remington 870 and an 1148. Call or text crimestoppers at 842-9777 with any information. Starting at 7am on today, part of the main parking lot of the hospital, to include the entrance into the main lobby of Fairfield Memor
Fairfield Community High School district 225 will hold a special board meeting on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 5:00 pm in the FCHS Study Hall. In new business the board will address the updated Return to School Plan. The Board will also enter into Executive Session for consideration of employment of two paraprofessionals for Special Education, a part-time bus driver, and Special Education teacher. The board will also consider increases in pay for paraprofessionals and bus drivers. The Fairfield City Council will meet on Tuesday, August 9 at 6 p.m. In routine business the council will discuss repealing ordinance section 51.37, contractor disposal of waste. The council will also seek to approve a TIF agreement with David Savage, Trick or Treat dates, a resolution regarding the release of Executive Session, and a resolution authorizing the destruction of audio recordings of closed session meetings. Fairfield and Albion Post Offices are currently seeking applicants for the positions of Rural
Fairfield Memorial Hospital announces the addition of Deandra Thompson, PA-C, who has joined the Medical Staff of Fairfield Memorial Hospital. Deandra is a Physician Assistant, who will see patients of all ages in Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Horizon Healthcare Clinics. PA Thompson grew up in Flora, Illinois, and received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana. "Fairfield Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome yet another gifted and trained professional to our thriving hospital. PA Thompson possesses a caring demeanor and her passion for taking care of patients is a wonderful addition to our excellent team of medical providers." stated Katherine Bunting-Williams, FMH Chief Executive Officer. PA Thompson will begin seeing patients starting today at Horizon Healthcare's Fairfield offices. Appointments are now being accepted and can be made by calling 618-842-4617. The Fairfield Police Department
FMH Horizon Healthcare Medical Clinics to offer School and Sport Physicals at all Clinics Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Horizon Healthcare Clinics in Fairfield, Cisne, Grayville, and Carmi will be offering school and sports physicals at no out-of-pocket expense to the public through September 1st. Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Horizon Healthcare Clinics are located at: - 213 NW 10th Street in Fairfield, IL - 413 Park Street in Cisne, IL - 319 W. Commerce Street in Grayville, IL - 1103 W. Main Street in Carmi, IL Call 842-4617 to schedule an appointment or for more information. Walk-ins are always welcome at all four locations! Fairfield, Cisne, and Carmi clinic locations are open Monday-Friday and accept walk-ins from 9am-4:30pm daily. Horizon Healthcare Grayville Medical Clinic is open Tuesday-Thursday from 9am-4:30pm and accepts walk-ins. You do not have to be a patient of Horizon Healthcare to take advantage of this special offer. School and Sport Physicals offered at Scho