Illinois’ graduated driver’s license program is a big reason why the state is ranked in the top five in a new teen driving safety survey.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
Franklin County Sheriff’s Department makes arrests
June 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment
6-6-18 at 11:00 am a traffic stop in Benton resulted in the arrest of Kortrell D. Johnson Jr. age 20 of Marion for unlawful display of registration and for driving while license suspended.
6-6-18 at 3:30 pm Deputies responded to a single vehicle traffic crash on Spring Pond Road south of Benton. A 2014 Chrysler driven by Martin K. Yancey age 66 of Benton, was east bound, traveled off of the north side of the road and struck a decorative brick mailbox housing. Yancey was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving while license suspended.
6-7-18 at 6:50 pm Deputies responded to a single vehicle traffic crash on Jefferson Street in Valier. A 1989 Mercury Cougar driven by Nichole L. Thorpe age 32 of Christopher was north bound when she lost control, ran off the east side of the road and struck a utility pole. The driver was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash and arrested for obstructing a peace officer, resisting arrest and unlawful possession of a controlled substance. She is being held in the Franklin County Jail in lieu of $4,000.00 bond.
6-8-18 at 12:01 pm Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on Number 9 Blacktop just south of Il. Rt. 149. A 2015 Chevrolet 3500 Pick-up truck driven by Henry F. Wulf age 62 of MT. Vernon was traveling toward Rt. 149 and veered into the south bound lane into the path of a 2010 Cadillac Escalade driven by Sharon L. Bowers age 77 of West Frankfort. There were no injuries and Henry Wulf was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash.
6-9-18 at 3:02 pm Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on Il. State Highway Rt. 148 and Elkville Blacktop. A 2006 Chevrolet Impala driven by Bret A. Parini age 25 of New Burnside was south bound, lost control and traveled into the north bound lane into the path of a 2018 Ford Fusion driven by Dellal Snider age 61 of Christopher. She received minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital by Abbott E.M.S. Brent Parini was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash.
6-9-18 at 8:48 pm a traffic stop in West Frankfort resulted in the arrest of Craig D. Alderson age 19 of Orient for driving while license suspended.
6-9-18 at 10:24 pm Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on Ewing Road at Log Cabin Road. A 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Pick-up truck driven by Larry Todd Manker age 50 of Sesser was west bound on Ewing Blacktop when a 2017 Jeep Carryall driven by Danielle K. Venters age 21 of Ina had been north bound on Log Cabin Road and pulled into the path of the Pick-up. Manker was not injured and Venters and a passenger in her vehicle, a 12 year old female, received major injuries and were transported to a local hospital by Abbott E.M.S. Venters was also ticketed for failure to yield right of way and for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
6-11-18 at 5:37 am a traffic stop in Macedonia resulted in the arrest of Jeffery B. Mcintosh age 47 of Grantsburg, IL for contempt of court, warrant out of McHenry County Illinois.
6-11-18 at 8:00 am Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural Sesser. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Glenn R. Eubanks age 55 of Sesser for domestic battery.
6-13-18 at 10:10 am Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash in Coello. A 2000 Chevrolet Pick-up truck driven by Brittany M. Bryan age 20 of Coello was east bound on Division Street and struck a bicycle that had been south bound on Parkdon Street. The bicyclist, Roscoe A. Dillinger age 62 of Coello, received major injuries and was transported to a local hospital by Abbott E.M.S. Bryan was not injured and was ticketed for failure to yield the right of way and failure to reduce speed to avoid a traffic crash. The crash in still under investigation and further charges are possible.
6-14-18 at 5:28 am Deputies responded to a single vehicle traffic crash on Il. State Highway Rt. 148 north of Zeigler. A 2016 Chevrolet Cruze driven by Eric M. Young age 22 of Christopher was north bound when he stated that he fell asleep, ran off the road on the west side, struck a ditch and overturned and came to rest in the yard of a residence. The driver received major injuries and was transported to a local hospital by Abbott E.M.S. He was also ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid a traffic crash.
6-14-18 Deputies have made two arrests in a residential burglary and felony theft that had been reported the previous day. The residence is located in rural West Frankfort. Charged with residential burglary and felony theft are Zachary A. Sneed age 22 of Zeigler and Linda F. Dobbins age 59 of Zeigler. The pair had been arrested by Zeigler Police the day of the reported burglary and were already in custody. The investigation is continuing and more arrests and charges are possible.
6-15-18 at 6:17 am Deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a male subject had forcibly entered a residence in Buckner and attacked a male occupant with a claw hammer. The victim was transported to a local hospital by Abbott E.M.S. for head injuries. The suspect had fled the scene and was later located shortly after 9:00 am in rural Macedonia and arrested without incident. Christopher H. Shurtz age 48 of Buckner is in the Franklin County Jail charged with home invasion (class x felony) aggravated battery (class 3 felony) unlawful violation of an order of protection (class a misdemeanor) These are tentative charges pending review by the State’s Attorney’s Office. Bond has not yet been set the Circuit Court.
WARRANT ARRESTS
6-6-18 Clifford T. McGuire age 36 of Benton. Failure to appear for bad checks
6-8-18 Jamie L. Meeks age 27 of Murphysboro. Failure to appear for aggravated identity theft
6-11-18 Marranda K. Booten age 27 of Marion. Retail theft
6-11-18 Bryan A. Johnson Age 34 of Marion. Failure to appear for D.U.I.
6-11-18 Lamar A. Washington age 29 of Benton. Failure to appear on traffic charges
6-12-18 Chase A. Smith age 31 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear for criminal trespass
6-13-18 Cody L. Summers age 19 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear on traffic charges
6-14-18 Bridge K. Reeder age 24 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear for possession of methamphetamine
6-14-18 Gabrielle D. Bush age 43 of Mulkeytown. Failure to appear on bad checks
The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Op-Ed: Raises should be based on merit, not ‘steps’
June 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment
It’s been two weeks since Illinois lawmakers and Gov. Bruce Rauner began congratulating themselves for passing what they claimed was a balanced budget that spends every bit of last summer’s $5 billion tax increase.
Here’s the link to the editorial at Illinois News Network.
A Word for Today — Overcoming the intimidators
June 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment
OVERCOMING THE INTIMIDATORS
READ NEHEMIAH 6:1 THROUGH 7:73; JOHN 17:1–26
“I am carrying on a great project and cannot go down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and go down to you?” (Nehemiah 6:3).
Nehemiah was a man with a vision. God had called him to lead a group of exiles in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.
Nehemiah faced challenges. Those who opposed his task tried various tricks to distract Nehemiah and his coworkers. They tried to get him to leave and meet with them. They threatened the men doing the work—and their families. They tried to discourage the workers and make them feel ineffectual. They tried to get Nehemiah to leave the task so they could hurt him or make him stop and defend his integrity. They tried everything to get him off course. But Nehemiah saw through them and kept working.
Thought for Today: When God gives us a job to do, Satan and his cohorts will try everything to get us off track. But the key is to keep our eyes on God and keep at the task.
FCN Daily Bible Verse
June 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment
| Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. |
| Hebrews 12:14 (Read all of Hebrews 12:14) New International Version |
Pastor Rick Warren: When you make idols, you end up like them
June 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment
When You Make Idols, You End Up Like Them
By Rick Warren
“Those who make idols end up like them. So does everyone who trusts them (Psalm 115:8 GW).
But we do it all the time with our careers, relationships, and bank accounts. We act as if those created things give us meaning in life.
And when we do that, we’re just setting ourselves up for failure. The Bible says, “The poor, deluded fool … trusts something that can’t help him at all. Yet he cannot bring himself to ask: ‘Is this idol that I’m holding in my hand a lie?’” (Isaiah 44:20 NLT)
Oh, yes, those idols are lies. Sadly, idols don’t just stop after they’ve disappointed us, though. Eventually, they enslave us, too.
The Bible says, “Those who make idols end up like them. So does everyone who trusts them” (Psalm 115:8 GW). Whatever you value the most in life, you’re going to become like. If you value money, you’ll eventually become a materialist. If you value pleasure, you’ll become a hedonist. If you value works, you’ll become a pragmatist. If you value above all else Jesus Christ, you’ll become a Christian.
So if putting something else first in our lives warps us, why do we do it?
We want a god we can control. We want to be able to manage him. If we make money our god, we feel as if we can control it. If we make other people our gods, we set out to control them. It makes us feel better.
But we can’t control God. He says, “Don’t reduce me. Don’t try to fit me into your lifestyle. Don’t try to control me.
Jack G. Johnson – Thompsonville, IL
June 17, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Jack G. Johnson, 89, of Thompsonville, born July 18, 1928, in Benton, IL, passed away June 15, 2018, at Herrin Hospital.
Jack was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, working outdoors, gardening, fishing and hunting.
Mr. Johnson is survived by his loving spouse of 69 years, Darlene (Kerley) Johnson; three children, Terry Johnson and wife Brenda, Pam Wiggins and Mike Johnson; 9 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great-Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son-in-law, G.A. Wiggens; and a sister, JoAnn Dillion. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Visitation will be held Monday, June 18, 2018, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, 10:30 a.m., at the Pate Funeral Home. Burial will follow services at Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
Charles Eugene Emery-Herrin, IL
June 17, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Charles Eugene Emery, 74, of Herrin, IL passed away peacefully on June 14, 2018 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.
Charles worked for Southern Illinois Wilbert Vault Company for 42 years and retired in 2005.
He loved being around family, friends and riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
He was a member of the Herrin Elks, Herrin VFW, and the American Legion.
Charles was born March 11, 1944 in Herrin to Noles and Myrtle Emery.
He is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Dunning of Carbondale and Vivian Hall of Herrin and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters Virginia Emery, Mary Emery, Clara Payne, Wanda Allen, and Delores Knight; three brothers Dean Emery, Mike Emery and Richard Emery.
Graveside services will be on Monday June 18, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the Blairsville Cemetery with Rev. Donnie Colson officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Herrin Elks, 221 East Monroe Street, Herrin, IL 62948
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
Charles Ray Blankenship – Marion, IL
June 17, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Charles Ray Blankenship, age 89, Marion, IL, passed away peacefully at 9:26 a.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018, in the Veteran’s Community Living Center of Marion.
He was born on Wednesday, May 22, 1929, in Marion, IL the son of Earl Blankenship and Helen (McKinney) Blankenship.
Charles attended school in Marion and was a 1946 graduate of Marion High School, and continued his education at Southern Illinois University of Carbondale, IL.
He answered the call of this nation by serving in the United States Army as a telephone installer during the time of Korean War.
He was first united in marriage to Evelyn Shoemaker. He later was united in marriage to Roberta Norman Hill on Saturday, May 22, 1976, in Marion and together they have shared over 42 years of marriage
Charlie and Roberta enjoyed traveling for many years within the United States, Canada, and Europe. Their 30th wedding anniversary was celebrated with a tour to Nova Scotia and the Canadian Maritimes.
Charlie’s working career was with the family business of E. Blankenship & Co. Auto Parts. He had been manager of several of the Blankenship Businesses in Southern Illinois before retiring twice from the Marion store.
He volunteered with civil defense when it was first organized. Charlie received his pilot license after taking flying lessons on his lunch hour. He loved being able to fly solo. He enjoyed card playing with friends, especially with his “poker buddies”. He was a volunteer shuttle driver for Heartland Medical Center and was a member of the Heartland Auxiliary and the Marion Cultural and Civic Center Foundation. He enjoyed having lunch at Marion Senior Citizens Center with wife Roberta at table five. Spending time with family and dear friends was very important to Charlie.
He is survived by his wife, Roberta J. Blankenship of Marion; two sons, Dennis (Marcia) Blankenship of Marion and David Blankenship of Murphysboro; two stepdaughters, Cynthia Hill Plain (Robert) of Roanoke, VA and Kay Hill Jones (Keith) of Florence AL; four grandchildren, Anne Blankenship Craig (Rob) of Marion, Elizabeth Blankenship Yates (Kory) of Cookeville, TN, Jacqueline Plain Boyer (George) and Jake Plain (Sarah) both of Virginia; two great grandsons, Peyton and Nathan Craig both of Marion; brother-in-law, James Griffin of Pittsburg, IL; two sisters-in-law, Dolly Blankenship and Sandra Blankenship both of Marion, several nieces and nephews; special great niece, Sara Roman and many friends locally and from tours of the travels of Charlie and Roberta.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Earl Blankenship Jr., Robert S. Blankenship and William E. Blankenship, two sisters-in-law; Julia Blankenship and Delores Griffin, and his first wife Evelyn Blankenship.
Arrangements for Charles Ray Blankenship have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street of Marion.
The time of visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at the funeral home.
Following the time of visitation the funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Bob Wagner and a member of the Carbondale Unitarian Church Leadership presiding.
Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery of Marion.
For those who prefer, memorial contributions may be made to either or both “Veteran’s Community Living Center” or “Marion Senior Citizens Center” and mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court Street, Marion, IL 62959. Memorial envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
For additional information, complete family information or to leave an online condolence of memory please visit our website at www.wilsonmcreynolds.com or call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.
Carolyn Joyce Atchison-Sesser
June 12, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Carolyn Joyce Atchison, 79, passed away on June 10, 2018 at Continued Care Hospital in Paducah, KY.
She was born on May 6, 1939 to Margaret Basso and Frank Silas Clark. She is survived by her children Kent Dale Kellerman and Kimberly Kay Ratajczyk of Sesser; grandchildren Ryan Marlo and special friend Sarah Acosta of Valier, Timothy “TJ” and Kara Ratajczyk of Scheller, and Jennifer Troub of Stephenville, YX; great grandchildren Jackson Troub and arriving soon Raegan Jean Ratajczyk; and sister-in-law Marilyn Clark of Rome, GA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Kenneth Clark and Jerry Clark and one sister-in-law Mary Ellen Clark. Her wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorials can be to the American Cancer Society or to the American Heart Association and can be accepted at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home, PO Box 624, Sesser, IL 62884.
