Volunteers for a Progressive Fairfield awarded Smile awards to Reta Mathews and Carol Nale Vaughan. The award was started by the late Mayor Mike Dreith. The group plans to award it annually. "SMILE" stands for SHINE,MOTIVATE,INSPIRE, LEADS, EXCEL. Reta Mathews and Carol Vaughan had been chosen as recipients by Mike before his death. Reta and her late husband Preston could be seen working daily during summer months keeping the landscape at Freedom Park attractive to visitors of the downtown area. Reta has turned over her park duties to Carol, whose commitment to Wasson Park has been ongoing for at least 17 years. Carol notes the Tennant Landscaping donations of plants at both parks and Elaine Gardner, Chuck Reynolds and Angela Vaughan help watering the parks. The girls live up to the meaning of the award: "Shine" through their handiwork they Brighten the community, they "motivate & "inspire" others to keep their own properties beautiful, they "
As part of Make a Difference Day retail merchants and participating stores will have specials, raffles, and more during their Moonlight Madness Sales this evening from 5-8pm, with merchants donating a portion of sales to MADD. Hayden Brown will perform from 5-6:30pm, Nathanial James at 6:30-8pm. Big Boy Catering will be serving up Porkburgers and Drinks with a portion of all sales going toward MADD. Donation boxes will be available downtown, entry free by donation, all proceeds will go to FCHS for Make a Difference Day. Music and Food will be available on 2nd St. Lady Mules Volleyball Senior night tonight takes place tonight, and the Lady Mules want everyone to come out and support Make A Difference Day at the Beach Night. There will be a free photo booth, the Freshman game begins at 5:15 pm, and 100% of the Gate will go to the Make A Difference Day Splash Pad Project. The City of Fairfield and the Wayne County Chamber will be hosting Touch-A-Truck on Thursday, October 20th from 5-8pm
The Edwards County Health Office in conjunction with the Edwards County Farm Bureau will be offering a drive-thru flu shot clinic today from 11:00am until 4:00pm at the Edwards County Fairgrounds in Albion, Illinois. "Offering a drive-thru clinic allows us the ability to serve our community in an efficient manner," states Amanda McCoy of the Edwards County Health Office. The drive-thru flu shot clinic is for private pay, private insurance, and Medicare customers only. All Medicaid customers MUST call the health office and make an appointment to get a flu shot. Anyone ages six months and over can get a flu shot, however, the drive-thru clinic is recommended for only those ages 5 and up. Cost for private pay flu shots is $30 for low dose and $65 for high dose (for those over age 65). Anyone who wishes to get a flu shot at the drive-thru clinic will remain in their car and is urged to wear short sleeves. Those paying with private insurance or Medicare need to bring their insuran
In a bizarre chain of events, the Village of West Salem is without a mayor and is also down one board member. However, Fire Chief Harvey Fenton who was fired last week by Mayor Dan Baker was reinstated by the Village Board at a special meeting that had been called for 5pm Monday night by then Mayor Baker, prior to him resigning earlier Monday citing concerns over the safety of village employees. A crowd of 100 concerned citizens attended the meeting held at the firehouse due to the size of the crowd. Board member Jeff Bradham was elected by the board to serve as member in charge for Monday night's meeting. Bradham told the group that all OSHA requirements had been met and a release was sent October 11th just hours before the firing of Chief Fenton. The vote was unanimous to reinstate Fenton as Fire Chief, however when board member Misty Mewes was asked for her vote she resigned from the board. A special meeting has been called for 6:30pm Thursday to appoint a mayor to serve until
The City of Fairfield's water department is advising that water will be shut off on East Douglas Street from S. 1st Street to SE 6th Street on tomorrow, Tuesday, October 18th and possibly Wednesday, October 19th. This is due to valve maintenance in that area. Please take caution if traveling in this area. The City appreciates your patience while this maintenance is being completed. Crimestoppers is offering a reward for the person or persons who stole a Green 2009 Honda Foreman ATV from Kenneth Jennings in Rinard. Also, Clint Wick reports a Red Honda Ricon 680cc ATV was stolen from his residence in Fairfield. If you have any information on this or any other crime, call or text crimestoppers at 842-9777. The West Salem Village Board will meet in Special Session today at 5pm to discuss the dismissal of Fire Chief Harvey Fenton. Fenton had been Fire Chief for 32 years before being let go by Mayor Dan Baker last week. The Village of Wayne City will be flushing fire hydrants starting t