Fairfield News

The Fairfield Police Department arrested Jessica Radine Irene Vaughn, 24, 200 N. 28th St., Lot 62, at 11:47 p.m. Tuesday at 100 N. 28th St. on a warrant for disorderly conduct.

Two public school teachers and a school administrator who call themselves ?The Three Amigos? are sharing part of last month?s record Mega Millions jackpot, planning for trips to Europe, new homes and their children?s college funds, Maryland Lottery officials said Tuesday.The Maryland winners claimed their proceeds Monday and chose to remain anonymous, but the lottery agency shared some details in a news conferenc...

The man who shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin is said to be losing weight and suffering from high levels of stress from the intense public scrutiny he is under, his former lawyers said. Meanwhile, a special prosecutor said she will soon make an announcement in the case and the nation?s attorney general vowed separately to take action if evidence warrants it.?He is largely alone. You might even say he is ...

These traffic charges were filed with the Jefferson County Clerk of Court:Mary Beth Collier, Bloomfield, operation without registration.Maria Juarez, 905 E. Madison Ave., open container.Cira Cendejas Guevara, 200 N. 28th St., Lot 10, no valid driver?s license.Troy Dean Eichelberger, Wayland, speeding.Toni Gay Labagh, 906 S. Seventh St., operation without registration.Ashley M. Trump, Lockridge, expired ...

The first bill for Fairfield Middle School?s geothermal heating and cooling project was approved for payment by the school board Monday, while a change request on the project also credited the district.Shive-Hattery Inc. submitted a bill on behalf of the contractor, Woodruff Construction LLC, for $60,400, less a retainage amount, $3,030. The board approved the payment of $57,380 toward the overall project cost ...

Fairfield?s ?Dig In? tree planting free workshop is at 7 p.m. April 18 at the St. Mary?s Project building.An incorrect time and place was previously published in The Ledger.

Tender plants covered against the overnight cold were common in the area this morning. The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for tonight with a hard freeze expected and temperatures in the low to mid-20s. Those who didn?t cover tender plants last night might want to protect them tonight or face potential garden disaster in the morning.

Wednesday is the deadline for applicants seeking to replace Fairfield City Administrator Jeff Clawson, whose resignation takes effect April 27.Councilman Daryn Hamilton reported Monday 48 applications from 26 states have been received.The list of candidates will be narrowed to 10 for phone interviews Monday. The top five candidates will then be invited to Fairfield April 27 and 28 for tours of the city, ...