A private applicators license is required by the state, in order to purchase restricted use pesticides. In order to obtain a license, it is mandatory to attend a pesticide applicator training and pass a 100-question test. This course will teach participants proper procedures for applying pesticides. This is the training only. Testing procedures will be explained during the training.

On Jan. 30 at approximately 1:06 a.m., Deputy Jason Fowler conducted a welfare check on a vehicle parked at a convenience store in the 100 block of State Highway 71 in Ellinger.

Fayette County Commissioners Court formally approved a new policy regarding County employees who run for office. Mark Elvig, the candidate running against James Herbrich for County Attorney, brought up the policy at the Commissioners Court meeting three weeks ago.

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports on Thursday, Jan. 25 at around 2 p.m. the Fayette County Undercover Narcotics Unit attempted to stop a silver Chrysler 300 in the Flatonia area for a traffic infraction.

Fayette Electric Cooperative, Inc. General Manager Gary Don Nietsche reports that they have contracted with EXO to inspect and treat the cooperative’s electrical poles beginning Feb.

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of Jan. 21-27: Accidents - 9 Medical - 2 Electrical Fires - 2 Structure Fire - 1 Fire Alarms - 3 Water Rescues - 2 Gas Leak/Odor - 1 Vehicle Fire - 1 Assist/Vehicle Fires - 1

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on Friday, Jan. 26 the Fayette County Undercover Narcotics Unit initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Flatonia area for a traffic infraction. Narcotics Investigators observed numerous criminal indicators and requested Sgt. Randy Thumann make location and allow his K9 Kolt to check the vehicle for narcotics. The K9 alerted on the vehicle and a probable cause search was initiated.

Republican candidates for Pct. 3 and Pct.