Quick Work of Lite Agenda at Fairfield City Council Meeting

Quick Work of Lite Agenda at Fairfield City Council Meeting

Jun 26, 2024

It was a quick 9:45 meeting on Tuesday at Fairfield City Hall as the Fairfield City Council held their second session of the month. The board opened actions by approving the minutes and the paying of bills. The council reappointed Terry Weedman to

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Agricultural Shows Announced for Wayne County Fair

Agricultural Shows Announced for Wayne County Fair

Jun 25, 2024

Local 4-H participants “learn by doing,” and the fair is their opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have gained throughout their time in 4-H as they display their projects. 4-H youth who raise beef, swine, sheep, goats, dairy, rabbits and poultry for

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Fairfield Man Arrested for Identity Theft

Fairfield Man Arrested for Identity Theft

Jun 25, 2024

A Fairfield man was arrested by Fairfield City Police following an investigation into identity theft. 53-year-old Jeffery Rankin was taken into custody following the investigation and booked into the Wayne County Jail.

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Fairfield PSD 112 June School Board Recap

Fairfield PSD 112 June School Board Recap

Jun 25, 2024

The Fairfield Public School District 112 held their June board meeting last Thursday. According to the Revenue and Expense Report, the district has received 92% of its anticipated revenue and expended 83% of the FY24 budget. The food service balance is $286,705.65. In the

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Fairfield Golf Course Requesting Public’s Cooperation In Resolving Issues

Fairfield Golf Course Requesting Public’s Cooperation In Resolving Issues

Jun 25, 2024

The Fairfield Public Golf Course has recently had some issues and the greens. Earlier this month, the parks board approved improvements for the #3 green at the course, but course officials are reporting a whole separate issue. Course officials have reported that there

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Gas Prices May Be Rising for 4th of July

Gas Prices May Be Rising for 4th of July

Jun 25, 2024

With the 4th of July just about 9 days away, gas prices are about to reflect a busy driving period. In Fairfield this morning, the price of a gallon of regular unleaded fuel at Casey’s was $3.68 per gallon. Around 6:30 this morning,

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Fairfield Memorial Hospital Continues To Experience Issues

Fairfield Memorial Hospital Continues To Experience Issues

Jun 24, 2024

On Saturday, Wayne County Now first reported on potential issues at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. This afternoon, FMH released this update: As you know, Fairfield Memorial Hospital has been experiencing a network outage. With third-party specialists, we have been working diligently to restore all

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Issues at Fairfield Memorial Hospital

Issues at Fairfield Memorial Hospital

Jun 22, 2024

Update 3:48 PM Fairfield Memorial Hospital has released a statement on their current situation that we have been reporting on. Fairfield Memorial Hospital is currently experiencing a network outage. The hospital has engaged IT specialists to help restore their network as quickly as possible.

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Three Items On Fairfield City Council Agenda for Tuesday

Three Items On Fairfield City Council Agenda for Tuesday

Jun 21, 2024

Fairfield City Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday at 6 at Fairfield City Hall. There are only 3 items on the agenda. Those items are for a pair of resolutions involving appointments to  fire and police commission as well as the police

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Louisiana Man Arrested In Connection With Area Burglaries

Louisiana Man Arrested In Connection With Area Burglaries

Jun 21, 2024

Fairfield City Police have arrested a man who they believe has been involved with several burglaries in the Fairfield Area. The arrest took place around 10 AM on Thursday. 56-year-old James H. Batterson of Louisiana was located by authorities and matched a description

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