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Newspaper covering Franklin County, Illinois
For years, Illinois colleges and universities have tried to find new ways to attract more high school graduates from within the state, while young people increasingly are choosing to pursue their degrees elsewhere.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Authorities say sheriff’s police responded to a report of a plane having gone down and came upon wreckage along a highway. Rohlfing says it is suspected engine problems caused the crash.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
CARBONDALE — Mason Hiser finally cut it loose Tuesday.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
SPRINGFIELD – Republican state lawmakers from southern Illinois pushed back Tuesday against a bill that would require more public disclosure from oil and gas drilling companies whenever they use hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking” in their operations in the state.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Lawmakers are back in Springfield and one matter the Senate is poised to take up would prohibit people younger than 21 from buying tobacco and e-cigarettes, but other measures targeting vaping products are also on the horizon.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Rural Illinois residents could be a step closer to getting access to high-speed internet access, but state leaders still need to come up with the money and a plan to make it happen.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Cheryle Lynn Sanders, 62, of Sesser, passed away on March 11, 2019.
She was born on May 28, 1956 in Mt Vernon, Il to Stanley and Glenda (Mendenall) Galloway. She is survived by her children David Shaun Melton of Benton and Kim Farley of Michigan; brothers and sisters Cynthia Giodano of Maine, Jackie Macrae of Sesser, Mike (Patty) Galloway of Sesser, Steve (Freda) Galloway of Sesser and Tracy Galloway of Maine. She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter Catherine Sanders.
There will be a private family service at a later date.
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Nearly three years after a man sexually abused as a teen by Dennis Hastert sued the retired U.S. House speaker for allegedly reneging on a hush-money pact, excerpts from the disgraced politician’s deposition have been made public in the ongoing court battle.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
On March 9th, 2019 at approximately 10p.m., Benton Police arrested Jeremy L. Roberson, age 40, of Benton on an active Franklin County warrant for failure to appear. Roberson was transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
On March 8th, 2019 at approximately 2:30 p.m., Benton Police were dispatched to the public square in reference to a multi vehicle crash. Upon investigating, it was determined the driver that caused the incident suffered from a medical emergency causing him to collide with two other vehicles. The driver was transported by ambulance for medical treatment. No other injuries were reported.
3-8-19 Jamie E. Holland age 33 of Herrin was arrested for a failure to appear warrant for battery and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held in the Franklin County Jail.
3-8-19 Kyle K. Moyers age 31 of Mulkeytown was arrested for domestic battery. He was transported to the Franklin County Jail where he later posted bond.
3-9-19 Christopher W.I. Gustafson age 22 of Mcleansboro was arrested for obstructing a Peace Officer. He was taken to the Franklin County Jail where he later posted bond.
3-10-19 Brooke R. Williams age 25 of West Frankfort was arrested for driving while license suspended. She was transported to the Franklin County Jail where she later posted bond.
The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
