Turning to Crude Oil Prices, West Texas Intermediate Crude is currently 79.24, down 44 cents this morning while Brent Crude is 86.32, down 34 cents a barrel. Looking at River Stages, The Little Wabash at Clay City was at 10.6 feet early this morning while it was at 20.6 feet at Carmi, both under flood stage. Bompas (Bom-paw) Creek was at 4.18 feet. The Wabash at Mount Carmel was at 9.02 feet. In Wayne City, the Skillet Fork was at 6.07 feet.
Illinois 2022 weather summary has been released by the state s climatologist, which includes floods, droughts, record-breaking heat and lower tornado counts.
The Wayne County Board met for their regular monthly meeting Thursday evening at the Wayne County Courthouse. Fairfield Park Board President Jay Fyie and Park Board member Linda Monge addressed the board seeking funding for a portion of the cost of the proposed Splash Pad at Leo French Park. Estimated cost of the project is $750,000. The Park Board had originally filed a grant request with the County Board seeking $100,000, but at last nights meeting, both Park Board representatives stated they would certainly take whatever the board saw fit to appropriate. Board member Ronnie Windland stated that the Splash Pad would be used by 95% "City" kids, with rural families not choosing to use it. It was obvious that several board members did not agree with his assumption. In the end, the board is tabling the request for ARPA funds until it becomes clearer as to what repairs have to be made to the courthouse. the request will be addressed at a future meeting. Wayne County Farm Bureau
The District V Ag Education Career Development Event was held on Tuesday, December 6th at Mt. Vernon High School. Students participating submitted a lesson plan, prior to the event, that they would teach to an Introduction to Agriculture Education class. Participants then presented a ten minute segment of their designed lesson to a room of students while the judges observed. The individuals participating were scored on their lesson plan, delivery of lesson as well as follow-up questions in addition to their provided reflection and a written test. Chloe Iles, from Edwards County FFA, participated in the competition. She received 8th place. She also competed in the Section 23 Ag Education CDE and placed in 2nd. Congratulations to Chloe! Fairfield Chamber of Commerce would like to announce the Annual Senior Citizen's Christmas Light Tour Monday, December 12 th . To nominate a home for the tour, please call the Chamber Office on or before tomorrow. Locations must be within the city li
The Fairfield FFA Alumni is holding the annual winter meeting on Wednesday December 7th at 5:00 pm in the Fairfield Community High School Agricultural Classroom. All past members, parents and supporters are welcome to attend. State FFA Alumni Lifetime membership is only $50 and National FFA Alumni Lifetime membership is $250. Congratulations to the December Student of the Month, Jimmy Downs! Jimmy was nominated because he is always kind to other students and respectful of his teachers. For his efforts, Jimmy receives a water bottle from Doug Raber State Farm, a gift certificate and t-shirt from Country Home Processing, a hat from SN Partners, a backpack from FFA, $20 cash from Matthes Farms, and a t-shirt from JW Equipment. An Albion woman has been cited with Failure to Reduce Speed to avoid an accident following a collision Thursday afternoon just before 4pm. According to Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies who responded to the scene, a Chevy Silverado with a trailer driven by Nina