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
The City of Fairfield has two police officers set to begin training at the state Police Academy this week, and the City will be starting a new eligibility list for hiring in a short time. The Fairfield Police Department has two open spots, at present, and Mayor Mike Dreith has confirmed the City has terminated the employment of Sergeant Justin Titzer. Officers Kody Moore, Josh Manahan, and Jeff Taylor opted to leave the department in the past several months for employment at the Wayne County Sheriff's Department. Titzer's termination comes on the heels of a complaint filed by Officer Titzer in U.S. District Court against the City, FPD, Chief Ritchie Fulkerson, and Assistant Chief Keith Colclasure. According to court documents, which were filed before Officer Titzer was officially let go, he is seeking redress for violations of his right to free speech under protection by the Illinois Whistleblower Act. Cisne High School held its Prom Saturday night at Floral Hall at the Wayne