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The Farmland Assessment Review Committee will hold a public hearing for 2022 farmland assessments at 1 tomorrow in the Wayne County Boardroom, according to Supervisor of Assessments Jodi Poole. The final day to file a complaint with the Board of Review is June 23 rd. Poole also reminds people the deadline to apply for several homestead exemptions, including Senior Citizens Homestead Exemptions, is July 1 st. 21-year-old McLeansboro resident Gabrielle A. Hopfinger pleaded guilty to a Class 3 felony count of possession of methamphetamine yesterday in Wayne County Circuit Court. She was sentenced to 30 months special section probation, plus time served, and two other counts were dismissed per her plea. Hopfinger was also ordered to pay $1,500 in fines and court costs. ....
COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available for Fairfield residents, and will be distributed on Tuesday, March 16 th. Anyone interested in making an appointment to receive the vaccine should contact the Wabash County Health Department at 263-3873. The much-anticipated decision on the fate of the Wayne County Courthouse will not be known for at least some time. The board failed to take any action during the meeting concerning the building, but an Executive Session at the conclusion of the meeting concerned the possible purchase, lease or acquisition of property. No action was taken by the board at the conclusion of the Executive Session. David Harl addressed the board in support of keeping the courthouse, citing its architectural and historic value to the community. Jail Committee Chairman Nathan Jones stated that the board was investigating its options if the Qualified Immunity for Police Bill passes in the Illinois Legislature. Jones stated that the board fully supports ....