The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual dinner meeting on Monday, March 13th. The meeting will take place at Willow Creek with happy hour beginning at 5 and dinner at 6:30. You can get tickets to the event by contacting Libby Lingafelter at the Chamber office at 618-842-6116.
Mike Bost was in Fairfield on Thursday Morning to meet with some of his constituents. Several citizens as well as chamber officials and media were on hand. Body's main mission was to introduce himself to the community and listen to their concerns at the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce. Bost has spent 20 years in state politics before moving into the US House, where he represents 34 counties in the state, including Wayne County. He grew up working in the truck hauling business, worked there for 10 years before leaving it to his brother. Prior to the trucking business, Bost was a Marine Corp member. Bost, when not in Washington resides with his family in Murphysboro with his family. Bost mentioned that some of the items he is working include the Farm Bill and the boarder. He currently serves on the transportation committee and is chair of the VA Committee. Concerned citizens brought questions involving the Farm Bill and SNAP or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, gun ri
The Wayne County Board met for their regular monthly meeting last night at the Wayne County Courthouse. Michelle Richards and Kris Parrent, representing the Wayne County Humane Society appeared before the board for enforcement clarification for their contract with the county. Currently, the society can only issue warnings in instances of animals running loose. For the most part, these warnings are ignored with the society unable to issue tickets as they do in Fairfield. The society is contracted by the county and city for animal control. The board, the Humane Society, and the States Attorney will review the issue. Richards also thanked the board for the funds to assist in a large remodeling project at the shelter. Stephanie Beehn, the owner of Stephy's Bar and Grill, appeared before the board asking for a revision in the Liquor Ordinance regarding hours of operation. The ordinance currently states that liquor license holders can't be open until 9 am, however, Beehn requested
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce reminds everyone tomorrow is the next local ribbon cutting event. Officials will be on hand for the ribbon cutting and grand opening of R&J Tactical Lazer Tag Fairfield, located in the old CDC building west of town at 2130 West Delaware Street. There will be refreshments and giveaways at the ceremony. The community is w The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce reminds everyone tomorrow is the next local ribbon cutting event. Officials will be on hand for the ribbon cutting and grand opening of R&J Tactical Lazer Tag Fairfield, located in the old CDC building west of town at 2130 West Delaware Street. There will be refreshments and giveaways at the ceremony. The community is welcome to attend.