John Barger. During her remarks after taking her oath of office, Barger reaffirmed her commitment to serving the residents of the 5th District. “I will face our county’s challenges head-on ...

Fairview Elementary School teacher John Barger was arrested last week and charged with aggravated sexual battery against two of his students. Barger had been placed on leave from the school Jan ...

Police said in a news release that investigators received a tip Jan. 17 that John Barger, 47, of Springfield, had sexually assaulted a student at Fairview Elementary School. He was arrested Thursday.