A corruption expert says there is more than enough evidence to warrant an investigation into sexual harassment claims against Mike Madigan.
Corruption expert: Claims against Madigan warrant an investigation
March 19, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Benton police make arrest following traffic crash
March 19, 2018 By Leave a Comment
On March 18, 2018 at approximately 1 a.m. Benton police were dispatched to the 1200 block of East Taylor in reference to a single vehicle traffic crash. Upon investigating, police arrested Joseph C. Ping, age 26, of Galatia for driving under the influence. Ping was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.
Mary Ellen Dare – Valier, IL
March 19, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Mary Ellen Dare, 94, of Valier passed away on March 18, 2018 at Lavender Ridge Memory Care in Mt Vernon, IL.
She was born on April 22, 1923 in DeKoven, KY to Marion Lacy and Josephine Zinella (Lane) Thompson. She married Paul Dare on September 28, 1946 in Detroit, MI and he preceded her in death on September 9, 1999.
She is survived by two sons Dennis (Donna) Dare of Swansea, IL and Richard “Red” (Jill) Dare of Benton; four grandchildren Matthew Martin, Michael Martin, Jamie Veach, Niki Wisniewski and many friends and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one infant son Henry Dare, two sisters Betty Jo Malinee and Dixie Smith and one brother Bill Thompson.
She was a member of the Valier Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be on Wensday (Mary Ellen’s way of spelling Wednesday) March 21, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Valier First Baptist Church with Rev. Harl Ray Lewis and Pastor Kevin Bradley officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the church. Burial will be at Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser, IL.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is handling arrangements.
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Gloria I. Holland – Sesser, IL
March 19, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Gloria I. Holland, 74, of Sesser, Il. passed away at 3:50 p.m., on Friday, March 16, 2018.
Gloria was married to James Holland in 1982. She was originally from Ohio and has lived in Illinois since 1983. She was employed by Dana Communications/ WQRL for over 25 years.
Mrs. Holland was the daughter of Rose and David Norris.
She was preceded in dead by her father, David Norris, mother, Rose Sadlowski, stepfather, Edward Sadlowski, brother, Gerald Norris, and stepbrother Dick Sadlowski.
She is survived by loving husband, James Holland, sons; Mark (Paricia) Lenevich of Benton, Il. and David Lenevich of Wheeling, W. Va., stepsons; Steve (Lisa) of Benton, Rob (Christa) of Gerogia, stepdaughter; Vickie Holland of Steubenville, Ohio, grandsons; Craig Lenevich, Vince Lenevich, of Pennsylvania and Daniel Lenevich of Benton, Andrew (Brooke) Holland and Aaron (Megan) Holland of Benton, Shane (Annie) Holland of Ohio, granddaughters; Addison Holland of Georgia, Darlene Francis of Ohio and Faith Marie Lenevich of Pennsylvania; great-granddaughters, Quinn Holland and Sammi J. Holland of Benton, and Alacia Ponder of Ohio; great-grandsons, Ayden Holland of Ohio and Liam Holland of Benton and siblings, Howard Norris, Alan (Vita) Norris, Marsha (John) Lenevich, Linda (Joe) Spano, and Robert Sadlowski of Ohio.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Funeral Arrangements will be privately held.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.patefh.com
Franklin County authorities seeking info on missing Thompsonville teen
March 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Franklin County Authorities are asking for your assistance in locating 15-year-old Jaxson Calvert.
Jaxson Calvert
Age: 15
Male
Height: 6’0
Weight: 115 lbs
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
Body Skinny
Described as FIT
Last Seen Wearing: Green/White American Eagle Hoodie, Jeans, Camo Ball Cap near Poplar Street in Thompsonville around 10 a.m.
Please contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at 618-438-4841 if you know of any information that may assist authorities in locating this missing juvenile.issing Juvenile Thompsonville
Missing Juvenile Thompsonville
Franklin County Authorities are asking for your assistance in locating:
Jaxson Calvert (Photo Attached)
Age: 15
Male
Height: 6’0
Weight: 115 lbs
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
Body TylerSkinny
Described as FIT
Last Seen Wearing: Green/White American Eagle Hoodie, Jeans, Camo Ball Cap near Poplar Street in Thompsonville around 10:00 AM.
Please contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at 618-438-4841 if you know of any information that may assist authorities in locating this missing juvenile.
New Career Technical Exploration camps to feature growing industries
March 17, 2018 By Leave a Comment
INA, Ill. – When it comes to navigating any number of technical or health care industries, Rend Lake College is here to help. This year, RLC is combining the popular Discovery Camp with new Career Technical Exploration (CTE) camps to offer more chances for middle and high school students to learn more about their future in these careers.
Students, specifically those between seventh and twelfth grades, are invited to attend one, two or three different camps on June 19-21 to learn more about the agriculture, computer science, health care, manufacturing, unmanned aircraft or drone, and welding industries. All of the camps are free to attendees and include a camp T-shirt.
Students enrolled in Agriculture Camp will experience being in the driver’s seat of a growing industry, featuring crops, soils, tractors, heavy equipment, and much more. This camp will address the many different career opportunities in agriculture while offering fun hands-on activities. The camp meets from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 19 at the RLC Student Center on the Ina campus.
The multi-day Health Care Camp, also known as Discovery Camp, will immerse students in the world of health care. On day one, campers will learn about many health care fields, such as Emergency Medical Services, Radiology, Nursing, Medical Coding, Health Information Technology, Phlebotomy, and Medical Assisting. The second day of camp will be held at a local hospital for campers to interact with health care professionals and equipment.
The camp meets from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 at the RLC Student Center on the Ina campus, and from 8:30 a.m. – noon, Thursday, June 21 at a local hospital. Additional details will be provided following receipt of registration.
Transportation will be provided to Health Care camp both days by establishing some pick-up and drop-off points throughout the area. Pick-up and drop-off points will be in McLeansboro, Mt. Vernon, Pinckneyville and the RLC Ina campus.
Students will learn about the viability of two popular production industries during Manufacturing and Welding Camp. The camp meets from 9 – 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 21 at the RLC Student Center on the Ina campus.
Campers will get answers and help with two unique industries during Computer Science and Drones Camp. Get hands-on with state-of-the-art computer equipment and learn how to fly a drone while taking photos and film footage. The camp meets from 12:30 – 3 p.m. Thursday, June 21 at the RLC Student Center on the Ina campus.
Lunch will be provided during Agriculture and Health Care camps, and for those who attend both camps on June 21: Manufacturing and Welding camp in the morning and Computer Science and Drones camp in the afternoon. Parents and guardians are invited to attend with their student.
Applications are available by contacting RLC’s Community and Corporate Education Division at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1714 or commcorped@rlc.edu. Submit all completed applications to the division at 468 N. Ken Gray Pkwy, Ina, IL 62846. These camps are provided for free to local students, thanks to sponsorships.
Steelworkers love Congressman Bost … but won’t take him home to meet folks
March 17, 2018 By Leave a Comment
U.S. Congressman Mike Bost was all smiles last week as President Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on imported steel.
Franklin County man sentenced to prison
March 17, 2018 By Leave a Comment
A 41-year-old Benton man has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute meth.
Kevin W. Shuman was sentenced March 14 to 235 months in prison and he pleaded guilty to a one-count indictment charging conspiracy to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine, according to a press release issued by U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois Donald S. Boyce.
