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The Fairfield High School Board met last night. A Budget Hearing was conducted prior to the regular board meeting. There was no public comment on the FY22 Budget and it was unanimously passed during the regular business session. Fees were approved for the 2022-2023 school year. The Technology Fee is being waived for the year due to the sound financial condition of the district. Bids will be sought to demolish property at 301 West King St. the district recently purchased the property. In the Superintendent Report, Supt. Jill Fulkerson stated that several projects had been completed including: The roof project, Sealing of the parking lot, New carpet in the Study Hall, She further said that summer maintenance was progressing and several Sports Camps were being held at FCHS. Registration for the upcoming school year will be 7/26 & 7/27, with online registration available as well. Trenton Jones, representing the Scholastic Team provided a report on the teams recent trip to New Orleans f ....
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 ....