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Headlines for Wednesday, September 28th

Starting at 7am today, part of the Fairfield Memorial Hospital's main parking lot, to include the entrance into the main lobby of the hospital will be closed until approximately Noon. Drop offs and picks up will be at the Surgical Pavilion. This closure is due to a crane that will be moving in the new AC equipment as part of the Phase II renovations. There will be periods of time starting at 10am when they will be moving heavy duty equipment overhead and no staff or visitors will be permitted in certain areas of the main part of the hospital due to safety concerns. During these times FMH Security Staff will help guide visitors and staff. The Fairfield City Council met last night with all members present. The council approved 3 TIF Redevelopment Agreements. They include Farmers Daughter for $50,000. The business will be undertaking a complete renovation to the first floor and exterior work as well. Country Roads Realty for $5,500. Roof work and interior renovation are being completed. Gifford Properties LLC for $45,000. A complete renovation of the apartment complex in the 1400 block of West Main St. The complex currently has 6 available apartments with the planned renovations, the total number of available apartments will double to 12. Staffing issues continue to plague the Fairfield Police Department with last night's announcement that Officer Scott Esmon had resigned to accept a position with the Grayville Police Department. It was also announced that 3 applicants had passed both the written and physical agility test and are in the process of undergoing additional testing. In other Police news, the council voted to purchase a new police vehicle from Lemonds at a cost of $39,500. It is unclear when the new vehicle will arrive. The council approved a street closing on November 5 for the Veterans Day Parade at 2:00 pm. Discussion was held regarding substantially increasing the building permit fee for both residential and commercial applicants. Discussion was also held concerning the placement of storage containers on properties in the city. It was agreed that only one container per property and the container must be painted. Current zoning ordinances would also have to be adhered to. The matter will be addressed further at a future council meeting. Wayne County Treasurer, Donna Masterson is reminding Wayne County Taxpayers that the first installment of Real Estate Taxes is due on Friday, October 7th. Taxes can be paid at the Treasurer's Office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After Hours they can be placed in the drop box located on the West Side of the Courthouse, or they can be paid at any of the following banks: First Financial, Cisne Trust, Mt. Erie Banking Center, People's National Bank, or Fairfield National Bank in Fairfield or Wayne City. For more information contact the Treasurer's Office at 842-5087 Edwards County Treasurer Debbie Smith has announced that the 2021 payable 2022 Real Estate Taxes were mailed out yesterday. The Tax extension amounts to $6,490,579.88. The due dates have been set for Friday, October 28th and Monday, November 28, 2022. Payments may be made in person, by mail, or in the outside drop box. The box is located in front of the Cell Tower on the northeast side of the Courthouse (Sheriff's side). Anyone who uses the drop box should include a daytime phone number on their information. Those who wish to pay online using a credit or debit card may go to www.govtechtaxpro.com which will add a 2.5% fee that goes to the credit card company. The instructions are listed on the back of the tax bills on how to pay online. The Mobile Home Tax due date was July 29, 2022. Unlike Real Estate taxes, the late fee is $25.00 per month on each month delinquent effective July 30th. As of September 30th, the late will be $75.00. For additional information call the Treasurer's office at 445-3581. The Fairfield PaintOut is underway. Tuesday, the artists gathered in the Wayne City area to complete several paintings. Those paintings were on display last night at the Wayne City mural at Boyd Mattress. This evening, vintage car owners and enthusiasts will be joined by the artists at Leo French Park for a Cruise In hosted by the Wayne County Misfits Car Club. Brain Freeze food truck will also be at the park. The artists will be completing a Quick Paint, which is a painting completed in one and one-half hours. Cars will gather west of the swimming pool at 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. Artists will be painting from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Afterwards, the paintings will be on display at Fusion Coffee in downtown Fairfield. Participants at Leo French Park and others interested in viewing the completed paintings are invited to Fusion to view the paintings, visit with the artists, and enjoy a coffee. The results are in from the 2022 Edwards County Paint-Out, hosted by the Albion Area Chamber of Commerce, held on Monday, September 26th. Professional Plein Air Awards: Best of Show $250, sponsored by Wabash General Hospital's Albion Clinic – Street by Vicki Gifford People's Choice $250, sponsored by Citizens National Bank of Albion – 5th Street by Vicki Gifford Best of Edwards County $250, sponsored by the Albion Area Chamber of Commerce – Corn and Beans by Marty Coulter Best of West Salem $100, sponsored by the West Salem Development Association – Quiet Afternoon by Farley Lewis. Local Artist's Awards: Best of Show $250, sponsored by CRHPC Albion Community Health Center – Cornerstone by Tara Thompson Best of Edwards County $250, sponsored by Doug Raber State Farm – Country Evening by Caleb Shelby People's Choice $100, sponsored by Mitchell Insurance – EC Lion by Kaci McGuire Best of Albion $100, sponsored by The Hope Center – EC Lion by Kaci McGuire Best of Bone Gap $100, sponsored by Magical Memories by Aubrey – Bone Gap Depot by Krista Garrod The Paint-Out was made possible by the generous donation of many local businesses and people. Nine people were recently booked into the Wayne County Jail: On 9/18 W.C.S.O. booked Anthony A. Boyd-Bey on a Failure to Appear Warrant for a charge of No Valid Driver's License. On 9/19 FPD booked Haley Nichole Morgan on a charge of Criminal Trespass to Residence. On 9/20 W.C.S.O. booked Jordan Michael Cottrill on an Unspecified Warrant issued out of Clay, IL. On 9/21 W.C.S.O. booked Charles Edward Newton on a Failure to Appear Warrant for a charge of Operation of an Uninsured Motor Vehicle, a Failure to Appear Warrant on a charge of Operation of Vehicle without Registration, and a Failure to Appear Warrant on a charge of Driving While Driver's License, Permit, or Privilege to Operate Motor Vehicle is Suspended or Revoked 2-Counts. On 9/21 FPD booked Shannon Lee Cone on a charge of Criminal Trespass to Residence; and Hunter Wayne White on a Failure to Appear Warrant for DUI-Alcohol 2-Counts. On 9/22 W.C.S.O. booked Susan Jean Grove on a Petition to Revoke Warrant for a charge of Methamphetamine Possession. On 9/23 W.C.S.O. booked Robert Nicholas Williams on a Failure to Appear Warrant for 2-Counts of Criminal Sexual Assault. On 9/24 W.C.S.O. booked Garrett S. Cosner on an Additional Hold for the Wayne County Sheriff's Office. On 9/28 at approximately 12:09 a.m. Wayne County Sheriffs arrested 42-year-old Jason D Head on a charge of Violation of an Order of Protection, and a charge of Methamphetamine Paossession. Head is being held in the Wayne County Jail pending court appearance. Reduced Rate Lab Testing with Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Laboratory Department will take place October 17th – November 5th. There will be six convenient locations to choose from: Fairfield Memorial Hospital Laboratory, Horizon Healthcare Carmi Medical Clinic, Horizon Healthcare Cisne Medical Clinic, Horizon Healthcare Grayville Medical Clinic, Horizon Healthcare Fairfield Medical Clinic and FMH Albion Lab Draw Station at the Edwards County Health Department. To schedule an appointment for the Reduced Rate Labs, call 847-0400. The following tests will be offered at all locations: Hemoglobin A1c (Diabetic Monitor) $20 | Lipid Panel (Cholesterol

Headlines for Thursday, September 22nd

Petitions for the Consolidated Election to be held on April 4, 2023, are now available in the office of City Clerk Tina Hutchcraft. A Mayor will be elected for a two-year term to fill the unexpired term of Mayor Mike Dreith, and one alderman from each of the city's four wards will be elected for a four-year term. Petition circulation began on September 20th. Filing period for petitions is December 12th through December 19th. The City Clerk's Office hours are 7am to noon and 1pm to 4pm Monday through Friday. The Wayne County Historical Society monthly meeting will be tonight at 6 in the Fairfield Library meeting room. A short business meeting will be followed by a discussion with Judith Puckett of the Local Landmarks Project and Country Churches Project. Members and guest are welcome. Wayne City Bean Days Continues through Saturday. Today's event is the Wayne City Methodist Church at 6pm. Tomorrow will be the 5K at the WCHS parking lot at 6pm. Saturday will feature events such as a Tractor Show at the ag building parking lot at 7am, the Car Cruis at the West School parking lot from 9am until noon, and a quilt show at the Baptist Church from 9am to 3pm. The parade will start at 10am on Saturday on Main Street. The Tax Increment Financing Committee for the City of Fairfield will be holding a TIF Committee meeting on Monday, September 26 at 5pm in City Hall. Items on the agenda include Building Renovations for B-Way Design at 1000 E. Main, and discussion of repayment from TIF to General Fund for Municipal work completed. The IECC Board of Trustees held their regular meeting Tuesday, September 20 on the campus of Lincoln Trail College. Trustees approved the schedule of dates for the Trustee Election to be held April 4, 2023. The terms of Gary Carter, Brenda Culver, and Roger Browning expire in 2023. All three trustees holding office are expected to seek reelection. Sheryl Childers was appointed Election Official, and Nickie Daniel Assistant Election Official. The Board appointed Alex Cline as Ethics Officer, following the retirement of Board Secretary Renee Smith. As a part of IECC's commitment to provide a safe and crime free college environment, and in accordance with the Campus Security Enhancement Act of 2008, the Board approved the Violence Prevention Plan and Emergency Response Plans for each college. These plans outline violence prevention strategies and outlines the protocol for response should a violent act occur. Trustees also approved revisions to the Threat Assessment and Violence Prevention policy. The Security Report was approved and is an annual report that meets requirements under The Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. The report contains crime information for the past three years, relevant policy statements, and training and educational programming related to campus safety and security, crime prevention, alcohol and drug use, and sexual misconduct. Trustees agreed to provide the City of Robinson with a letter of support as they seek to extend the termination dates of the West Robinson Industrial Tax Increment District and the Downtown Robinson TIF District. A new policy detailing IECC graduation requirements was adopted, and the removal of temporary Covid-19 revisions were approved for Vacation and Leave & Benefit policies. Trustees approved a bid from Homes by Schuetz for installation of a new student sidewalk at Olney Central College at a cost of $42,350 inclusive of 2 alternates. A bid from Bobcat of Effingham for a mini excavator at Frontier Community College at a cost of $52,350 was approved. A bid from Steve Faulkner's Chevrolet, Buick & GMC for pick-up trucks at Olney Central and Wabash Valley colleges at a cost of $80, 940 was approved. An Affiliation Agreement was approved with The Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis, LLC. The Board approved the employment of Elaine Hasty, Spanish Instructor, IECC, effective September 26, 2022, Morris Nead, Project Director, Title III, FCC, effective September 26, 2022, Brittany Biddle, Retention Coordinator, WVC, effective September 26, 2022, Dennis Stroughmatt, Music & Theatre Specialist, WVC, effective September 26, 2022, Shanna Bradford, Data Analyst, DO, effective September 26, 2022, Brian Stevens, Groundskeeper, OCC, effective September 26, 2022, Hunter Meritt, TRIO Upward Bound Counselor, DO/LTC, effective September 26, 2022, Megan Hildebrand, TRIO Upward Bound Counselor, DO/OCC, effective September 26, 2022. The Board gave administration approval to hire a Head Baseball Coach, FCC prior to the October 18, 2022 Board of Trustee meeting. Resignations were accepted from Logan Marshall, Industrial Maintenance Instructor, OCC, effective December 31, 2022, Whitney McCullough, TRIO Upward Bound Counselor, DO, effective August 22, 2022. Next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 6:15 p.m. at Olney Central College, Olney, Illinois. The Fairfield Fall City Wide Yard Sales are scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 24th. Maps are available by contacting the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce at 842-6116. On September 26th, The Annual Edwards County Paint Out will take place at the COUNTRY Financial Hall with canvas stamping between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. This popular event brings some of the best artists in the country to our small community and the folklore and our treasured history comes to life! Artists are free to explore the county to see what catches their eye. When that special place is found, they can set up their easel and begin painting with any medium they prefer. The artists participating can take a break and enjoy a free lunch from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m back at the COUNTRY Financial Hall. Local and Plein Air (Open Air) artists of all ages are invited to participate regardless of experience. Event organizers hope professional and amateur artists will line the town squares, trade tips and stories, and draw attention to all that Edwards County has to offer. At the end of the evening, all art will be exhibited in an Art Show and Sale from 6:00p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Country Financial Hall. The Awards for the evening will be presented at 8:00 p.m. and include the following: Professional Plein Air Awards: Best of Show $250 Sponsored by Wabash General Hospital's Albion Clinic, People's Choice $250 Sponsored by CNB of Albion, Best of Edward County $250 Sponsored by the Albion Area Chamber of Commerce, Best of West Salem $100 Sponsored by the West Salem Development Association. Local Artist's Awards: Best of Show $250 Sponsored by CRHPC Albion Community Health Center, Best of Edwards County $250 Sponsored by Doug Raber State Farm, People's Choice $100 Sponsored by Mitchell Insurance, Best of Albion $100 Sponsored by The Hope Center, Best of Bone Gap $100 Sponsored by Magical Memories by Aubrey. The public is invited to attend and participate throughout the day. Whether it be by purchasing that perfect piece for your home, voting on the People's Choice Award, visiting with the artists throughout the day, or just browsing the day's works. New to this year's Edwards County Paint Out is the opportunity to attend a much sought after "Plein Air Artistry Workshop! The Workshop's instructor is Plein Air renowned artist, Marty Coulter. It's scheduled for Sunday, September 25th from 9:00AM to 4:00PM on the Albion Courthouse lawn. The Small Town USA Paint Out, Hosted by Wayne City Matters, in conjunction with the Fairfield Paint out, will be held on Tuesday, September 27th. There will be up to 30 Professional Artists Present. Come out and see beautiful, original art depicting local scenes, and meet the artists. You'll even have a chance to buy an original art piece. Judging is at 4pm, with viewing and purchasing opportunity immediately following until 6:30p.m. The event happens by the Mural at Boyd's Furniture. In case of rain, the event will be held in the Community Building. Frontier Community College, along with Lincoln Trail, Olney Central, and Wabash Valley colleges, are encouraging high school seniors t

Calhoun County Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Calhoun County Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine COVID-19 vaccinations will still be offered at a walk-in clinic today at Albion College, but it won’t be the single shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine.  The Calhoun County Public Health Department (CCPHD) has paused the use of Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose COVID-19 vaccine based on the Food and Drug Administration's and CDC's recommendation. Officials say they’ll be using the Pfizer vaccine during today's (April 13 th) Albion Clinic at Albion College’s Dow Center.    The department says they won’t use the Johnson and Johnson vaccine until further information is available.

Calhoun County Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine