Franklin County Farm Bureau News

December 19, 2017 By Leave a Comment

From Gay Bowlin, Franklin County Farm Bureau Manager 

This will be my last article for the year. First of all I want to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas. ‘Tis the Season and all – please keep those who are less fortunate and those who are going through personal issues and health issues in your thoughts and prayers. Have a Safe and Happy New Year as well.

Gay Bowlin -Franklin County Farm Bureau Manager

The Young Leaders will finish delivering food to the area food pantries this Thursday. Last Friday we were able to deliver to Thompsonville and Whittington and we still have 7 left this week.  Our donations this year totaled $6,525 – this is a great amount of money. The crops were good but the bottom line on each acre was not as good as it has been in the past. Our farmers and a few others step up each year to make this happen and our Young Leaders are blessed to be able to deliver the food for those who are in need.

U.S. House and Senate conferees have agreed on a final tax reform package and each chamber will take final action this week, sending H.R. 1 to the President’s desk — making it the first comprehensive tax bill in 30 years.   House vote was Tuesday.  Senate vote is later this week. This bill states the following:

 H.R. 1 – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act contains many provisions that will benefit Illinois agriculture by:

  • Cutting tax rates for small businesses and maintaining Schedule F deductions – including full deduction of property taxes on agricultural land in production.
  • Establishing an automatic 20% deduction for pass-throughs.
  • Doubling the estate tax exemption to $11 million (individual)/$22 million (couple) and while retaining stepped-up basis.  (Sunsets 12/31/25)
  • Expanding Section 179 small business expensing to $1 million per year, and
  • Allowing immediate 100% bonus depreciation for five years.
  • Maintaining the full business interest deduction for farms grossing less than $25 million per year.
  • Allowing farm businesses to carry back net operating losses for 2 years.
  • Continuing like-kind exchanges for land and buildings.
  • Allowing individual taxpayers take a deduction up to $10,000 for any combination of state and local taxes.
  • Partially eliminating the AMT (Alternative Minimum Tax).
  • Making NO changes in the self-employment (SE) taxes farmers pay.
  • Doubling the Child Tax Credit to $2,000
  • Preserving the mortgage interest deduction and relief for Americans with expensive medical bills.
  • We have encouraged our members to take action and contact their Senators and Representatives on this vote.

I want to congratulate Brad Browning, Franklin County Young Leader Chair for being invited to participate in the 2018 Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow. This year ALOT is being held in the southern part of the state and only 25 individuals were picked to participate. to

As a volunteer organization, the Illinois Farm Bureau relies on our member leaders to not only champion the cause within Farm Bureau, but also to represent agriculture in a wide range of activities. Agricultural Leaders Of Tomorrow provides selected Illinois Farm Bureau members an opportunity to learn a broad range of skills to enrich their leadership abilities and enhance agriculture’s voice in Illinois. ALOT is for IFB® members who are ready to take the next step. Whether it’s as a county Farm Bureau president or a member of the state board, or to head up a committee for your local Farm Bureau, work in an agribusiness, or become a leader in your community, this program can help you achieve your goals. As a group, you’ll tackle new challenges in agriculture. As an individual, you’ll emerge as a leader.

Remember we are farmers working together. If we can help let us know.

 

 

Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News

Saluki Men’s Basketball hosts North Carolina A&T in Military Appreciation game on Tuesday

December 19, 2017 By Leave a Comment

By Tom Weber 

CARBONDALE, IL — Southern Illinois hosts North Carolina A&T on Tuesday night in the program’s annual Military Appreciation game. Veterans and active duty military will receive free admission. The Salukis will wear special jerseys to honor America and a group of Wounded Warriors will be recognized at halftime. In addition, Brown Dawg’s Kids Club members receive free admission to the game by wearing their membership pass, and will have the opportunity to form the pregame tunnel for the team prior to the game. Holiday ticket pricing remains in effect with Dawg Pound section seats available for $10.

The game marks the first meeting between the Salukis and the Aggies, and is just the third time in school history SIU has played a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The first meeting took place on Nov. 27, 1988 when SIU lost to South Carolina State, 90-88, at the San Juan Shootout. It happened the day after Southern upset No. 11 ranked Villanova. The only other meeting with a MEAC opponent took place on Nov. 15, 2015 when SIU beat Florida A&M at SIU Arena, 81-51. Anthony Beane led all scorers with 20 points as the Salukis ended the game on a 19-3 run. Barry Hinson is 4-0 lifetime versus MEAC opponents. At Missouri State, he posted a 3-0 mark with wins over Bethune-Cookman, Coppin State and Delaware State.

Head coach Barry Hinson met with the media after Monday’s practice.

What’s the injury status after yesterday’s game?

I have not heard the x-rays on Marcus (Bartley) or Kavion (Pippen). You heard the radio show today — Eric McGill is out for an undetermined amount of time. It is an injury that we are very concerned about. His (left) hand swelled up the size of a grapefruit this morning. We can’t tell much until we get the swelling down, but he’s not going to play for quite some time.

Is it a fractured bone?

We don’t know. I don’t think it’s good news, guys. I’m tired of doing this. I’m tired of coming in here every day telling you injury reports every day. I’m almost numb to it now.

Can you talk about what it means not to have Eric for an undetermined amount of time?

I don’t know what it means, I really don’t. I think you can see on my face and the way I’m answering this question, I’m just numb. I’m to the point — what more can go wrong? What more adversity does this team have to go through? I don’t want our guys to see that. I think what this means is our rotation gets a little tighter. If we have sickness or another injury to a guard, it causes issues. I think we can get through this right now, but that’s the great thing about having a really good bench with lots of depth, you don’t have to worry about those events. Now we do.

I don’t want to paint a picture that all is lost here. You just get to a point where, I’m really crushed because of what it does to these kids. It’s just heartbreaking to see these things go on with our kids. We had three guys walk off the floor last night holding their wrist and their hands. It just gets to the point of — what more? I hurt for those guys. We’ll get over it as a team and we’ll be fine. I just hurt for those guys.

Have you been surprised by how they’ve bought in to the defensive side of the small lineup?

I’m not surprised when they buy in. This group of young men, they really want to do what we ask them to do. I really like these guys. They’re a pleasure to coach every day. This size lineup — I think we’ll be able to do that in the Valley a little bit because most people are like us. Mid-major basketball is kind of the hybrid-spot type deal. Very rarely do you run into a lot of size and athleticism. Last year there were only two teams in the league that were like that — Wichita State and Illinois State. If we get Thik (Bol) back, we’re still going to be able to put size out on the floor.

Can you compare North Carolina A&T to anybody you’ve played already?

I think they’re a faster version probably of Jackson State. I think they like to press. They’re all about getting up and down the floor. This game tomorrow night — if you’re a fan, you’re going to walk in and see a really fast-paced game. I think it’s got a chance to be a very entertaining game. I hope it’s an entertaining game. If you were going to a movie, it would be an action-thriller. I think that’s the type of game we’re looking at tomorrow night.

How do you defend big man Femi Olujobi, who has perimeter skills?

Kavion is going to draw the responsibility early on. It will be Kavion’s responsibility as well as all of ours. I don’t care who you are, at this level of Division I basketball, if you’re averaging a double-double, you’re pretty good. He’s capable of going in and getting 25 or 30 a night and double-figure rebounds. He’s certainly caught our eye.

Is it more a focus of trying to stop him or trying to stop others from going off?

I think it’s a combination of both. Any time you have the target or bullseye of being the best player, certainly you’re going to get everybody’s ire. I think that’s a big deal to us. We’re going to pay attention to him, but you’re right, they’ve got four guys averaging double figures. It’s not like it’s all about him. It’s like Lamar — they had four guys averaging double figures, but we knew (Nick) Garth and (Colton) Weisbrod were the keys, but we knew we also had to guard the other guys.

Filed Under: College Sports, Sports

Florence Bortoletto – Benton

December 19, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Florence Bortoletto, 93, of Benton passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017 in Benton.

She was born in Benton on April 19, 1924, the daughter of Robert & Florence (Walters) Curry.

She married Joe Bortoletto on December 26, 1947 in Arkansas and he preceded her in death on March 3, 1991.

Mrs. Bortoletto was a Registered Nurse, retiring from the position of Registered School Nurse at Benton Grade School after many years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Benton.

Mrs. Bortoletto is survived by her two sons, John Bortoletto and wife Peggy of Houston, TX, and  Joe Bortoletto & wife Annette of Manteno IL; four grandchildren, Adam Bortoletto of Manteno IL, Angelina Bortoletto of Houston, TX,  John T. Bortoletto of Ballwin, MO, and  Robert S. Bortoletto of Ballwin, MO

Mrs. Bortoletto was preceded in death by her Parents and by her Husband.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 22nd at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Jenkel officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be after 11:00 A.M. on Friday at the funeral home.

Filed Under: Obituaries

Rend Lake Foundation Special Awards: Mathew and Mr. A

December 19, 2017 By Leave a Comment

By ReAnne Palmer 

INA, IL.  – It was a night of celebration and merriment at the 2017 Rend Lake College Foundation Annual Dinner with numerous surprise awards and announcements, starting with the 2017 Alumnus of the Year. The Annual Dinner was held Thursday, Dec. 7 at the Mt. Vernon Hotel & Events Center.

Before officially stepping down from the Foundation Board of Directors, Mathew, CENTER, met with Zibby-Damron, LEFT, and Wilkerson, RIGHT, at the RLC Foundation Annual Dinner on Thursday, Dec. 7.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)

After a standing ovation and boisterous round of applause for Alumnus of the year Bob Kelley, Rend Lake College foundation Kay Zibby-Damron reclaimed the podium for several other awards. She first honored RLC Foundation Board of Directors member Finny Mathew for his years of service. Mathew is stepping down from the board as he and his family are relocating to Oklahoma.

“We recently learned that one of our board directors, Mr. Finny Mathew, who is the CEO of Crossroads Hospital, will be leaving the area for a new opportunity,” said Zibby-Damron. “Finny has actively served on the Foundation board for the past four years. I have a great deal of respect for his attention to detail. Finny is always analyzing, asking questions, and examining the situation. He has also been a very strong advocate and supporter of Rend Lake College and our students.”

Mathew, upon receiving the surprise award, commented, “I wasn’t expecting this, but thank you very much. I have to say, if you look around the room, you see countless people who really care about this institution. It’s a powerful statement.”

Zibby-Damron also had a surprise award for one of the Foundation’s newest donors – a local man who saw a need and did more than just rise to the occasion; he overcame it.

“As the Foundation CEO, I have the privilege of working with some incredible individuals who keep me in awe of their generosity, their desire to help others, their efforts to build a stronger community, and their hopes that what they do just may make a difference,” she said. “I’d like to tell you about one of those individuals.”

“In March, I met a gentleman who told me about his desire to do something that would help RLC students who graduated from Benton High School who might need a little boost. We talked about some options. A few weeks later, he called to let me know that he was thinking about starting an endowed scholarship. Much to my surprise, he arrived in my office in early May with an even larger gift than we discussed.”

Mr. A spoke about the importance of giving back to his community at the RLC Foundation Annual Dinner on Thursday, Dec. 7.
(ReAnne Palmer / RLC Public Information)

She continued, “Two months later, he called me back and said he was going to stop by in the afternoon, and he did, with another generous gift to increase his endowed scholarship. Fast forward one month later and guess what? This gentleman calls me again with an idea. Because we have to wait one year for the endowed scholarship to earn interest before we award, he wanted to give a few one-time scholarships this year. When it was all said and done, this gentleman provided 18 scholarships that were awarded to 18 deserving students.”

“One of the greatest joys and blessings this past year has been getting to know Mr. Gene Alexander, who is fondly referred to as Mr. A. He is truly a ray of sunshine in an oftentimes cloudy world,” said Zibby-Damron.

Mr. A – a common face to be seen at elementary schools and libraries in Benton – is also known for drawing maps across the area. To date, he has painted over 370 maps for children in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Missouri. He expressed his thanks to the Rend Lake College for embracing him and welcoming him into the family.

“Thank you very much. I hardly need to say anything, but it’s such a privilege to be here and be a part of Rend Lake College, and be a part of the Rend Lake family,” said Mr. A. “So many people have helped me to be where I am today, and it’s such a privilege to give back and help others. Thank you all and God bless you.”

The RLC Foundation Annual Dinner was sponsored by Hamilton County Telephone Co-Cop and subsidiaries, and People’s National Bank – both of which have been sponsors of the event for over a decade. The invocation was provided by Eric Black, RLC Board of Trustees Secretary, and live music was provided by Hannah Fullerton on piano.

To learn more about the RLC Foundation, contact Zibby-Damron at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1214 or foundation@rlc.edu.

Filed Under: Featured, Franklin Co. News

50 Influencers of Rend Lake College: Board Member Larry Manning, leading into the future

December 18, 2017 By Leave a Comment

By Reece Rutland 

INA, IL – Larry Manning, owner and operator of a 3,000-acre family farm in Belle Rive, officially took his seat as part of the RLC Board of Directors in May of 2013. He owns the farm alongside his brother and son, Paul and Steven Manning.

He has been on the Tri-County Electric Cooperative Board for 15 years and served more than 16 years on the Bluford Grade School Board. He said one reason he chose to run for the RLC Board is that his service in Bluford was coming to an end and it was time for a change.

Larry Manning

“I think being on the Rend Lake College Board is something new and exciting for me so I thought I’d try it,” said Manning. “I want to thank all of those who supported me in the election.”

Manning is dedicated to local youth and their education beyond high school.

“I didn’t go to college,” he said. “I didn’t think I had the time. I don’t want any more young people making the mistake I did. I think the more education the better.”

Manning’s ties to RLC span generations. His wife Debra, son Steven and daughter Mary are all RLC alumni.

Debra graduated in 1980 with an Associate in Applied Science from the nursing program.

Steven graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA from the agriculture production and management program in 2001. Steven served as RLC’s Student Trustee on the Board, and he was the recipient of multiple scholarships, including the Doug Leeck Memorial, Citizen’s Scholarship of America, Bluford FFA, and Jefferson County Farm Bureau Foundation. Steven transferred to Murray State University where he earned a master’s degree.

Mary – now Mary Minor – was also an outstanding student at RLC. She graduated with dual degrees in Science and Arts in 2004, transferred to Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, and now teaches at Waltonville High School.

Manning replaced retiring Board Member, and fellow Influencer, Marvin Scott – a mainstay of 35 years of service to the RLC District.

“He is a very good choice,” Scott said of his successor. “I think he will look out for the students. He’ll be a good board member. He will do his job. I think he’s a good citizen and he will have the right interests as a board member at Rend Lake College.”

NOTE:  This is an excerpt from a piece recognizing the RLC board as one unit.  Each board member will be featured over the next few days on the website. -sd

Filed Under: Featured, Franklin Co. News, Uncategorized

Make it Home for the Holidays: Drive Sober, Buckle Up

December 18, 2017 By Leave a Comment

IDOT partnering with law enforcement to ensure safe holiday travel

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies throughout the state are working together to ensure motorists drive sober and buckle up this holiday season. Beginning Dec. 18 through Jan. 2, more than 150 police and sheriff’s departments will step up enforcement efforts to prevent alcohol- and drug-related crashes and fatalities.

“The holidays are a time to celebrate and make memories with family and friends,” said Priscilla Tobias, Director of IDOT’s Office of Program Development. “By driving sober and buckling up, you are not only helping make zero fatalities a reality in Illinois, but also ensuring that this year’s memories are joyful.”

The enforcement campaign will be in effect around the clock, with heightened efforts during nighttime hours. Illinois motorists can expect to encounter DUI, speeding and distracted driving patrols as well as roadside safety checks and seatbelt enforcement zones throughout the state.

The holiday enforcement campaign comes as Illinois experiences its second consecutive year of more than 1,000 motor vehicle fatalities. In 2016, a total of 1,078 people lost their lives in a vehicle crash on Illinois roads; the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 315 of these individuals died in an alcohol-impaired crash.

“Safe driving habits are essential to reducing fatalities in Illinois,” said Illinois State Police Director Leo P. Schmitz. “The ISP continues to work to remove unsafe drivers from our roadways. We ask that you do your part to assist us in reducing fatal crashes. If you see an unsafe driver, please call 911 to report them.”

The Illinois Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket programs are funded with federal highway safety dollars administered by IDOT.

Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News, State News

Christmas Day Climate Statistics

December 18, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Please click on the link below for climate statistics for Christmas Day for Evansville, IN, Cape Girardeau MO, and Paducah KY

http://www.weather.gov/pah/ChristmasClimate

Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News

Sharply colder temperatures for the weekend …small chance of snow on Christmas Eve Night

December 18, 2017 By Leave a Comment

A season in a day. For the first full day of winter (on Friday) will see a dramatic change in temperatures as a cold front pushes through the Quad State region. Above normal temperatures in the 50s and 60s during the day will be replaced with 30s overnight. The colder temperatures associated with the cold front will represent the leading edge of much colder air that is expected to settle across the region for the upcoming holiday weekend. Highs are expected to rise only in the 40s Saturday and Sunday, with most locations holding in the 30s for Christmas Day. (NWS Paducah)

Seven Day Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind becoming northeast 5 to 7 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain before noon. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 50. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 55. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 8 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. North wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. North wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Christmas Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News

State opts in to FirstNet advanced communications network

December 18, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Illinois partnership helps first responders do lifesaving work

WHEELING— A new partnership between Illinois and FirstNet will ensure that the lifesaving advantages of enhanced wireless broadband technology are available to public safety personnel statewide, Gov. Bruce Rauner announced today.

“Communication is a life or death proposition in emergencies. Opting in to FirstNet’s dedicated network means first responders — fire, EMS, police — always have an open channel when it comes to doing their lifesaving work,” Rauner said against a backdrop of officials from numerous first responder agencies who gathered at the MABAS Readiness Center in Wheeling.

Illinois joins dozens of states opting in to the national First Responder Network, a communications network that is being built, operated and maintained at no cost to participating states through a public-private partnership between FirstNet and AT&T.

FirstNet participation will:

• Provide first responders with prioritized network access;
• Connect subscribing first responders with critical information needed in a highly secure manner, whether for day-to-day operations or large-scale emergencies;
• Create an efficient communications experience for public safety personnel in jurisdictions across the state when responding to natural disasters;
• Enhance network coverage across the state’s diverse landscape, particularly benefitting those in rural areas;
• Drive infrastructure investments and create jobs across Illinois; and,
• Usher in new lifesaving tools, including apps, specialized devices and technologies, with the potential for future integration with NextGen 911 networks and Smart Cities’ infrastructure.

Joe Galvin, statewide interoperability coordinator for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, said today’s opt-in letter signing culminates a years-long effort to ensure broad-based participation.

“Illinois has assembled a 100-member multidiscipline, multijurisdictional stakeholder group that has provided input on what emergency responders will require in a broadband network,” Galvin said. “All the information gathered has been provided to the First Responder Network Authority and has been incorporated in to the offering provided to Illinois.”

“FirstNet is a major step forward for law enforcement — and for all first responders,” added Illinois State Police Director Leo Schmitz. “Whether we’re heading toward the aftermath of a tornado or an incident involving an active shooter, public-safety workers need their communications devices to work, oftentimes in adverse conditions. This will give them the best possible chance to save lives and provide aid to the injured.”

FirstNet, short for First Responder Network Authority, is an independent authority established within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. It grew from a key 9/11 Commission finding that clogged communication lines made it impossible to warn firefighters that the Twin Towers were collapsing, and generally hindered effective response.

“The ability to exchange data between public safety agencies and various other disciplines will be greatly enhanced with the development of the FirstNet network,” said Chief Jeff Macko, president of the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System. “Voice communications on FirstNet will be a significant supportive adjunct to the current land mobile radio systems.”

Alsip Fire Department Deputy Chief Robert Ricker agreed that FirstNet will be a blessing.

“This will provide enhanced communication capabilities for first responders from all levels of government, whether operating at a small local event or a larger regional disaster,” he said. “With FirstNet, we will have additional tools at our disposal to help with decision-making.”

Joseph Klinger, acting director for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, also welcomed today’s announcement.

“This decision is a culmination of a four-and-a-half-year effort leveraging input from first responders across all of Illinois,” he said. “It is essential for lifesaving activities that public safety has the ability to make cellular phone calls, access critical information and transmit video during an incident.”

And Kirk Lonbom, the acting secretary of the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), said the action demonstrates the governor’s vision to modernize state government.

“The decision to opt in to FirstNet will enable DoIT to provide enhanced services and innovative solutions in support of public safety and emergency management,” he said.

“Governor Rauner’s decision to join FirstNet demonstrates his strong support and dedication to public safety throughout the state,” added First Responder Network Authority CEO Mike Poth. “We are honored to serve Illinois’ first responders and deliver to them a reliable, broadband communications network that will help them save lives and protect communities.”

Filed Under: Breaking News, State News

Franklin County Sheriff’s report

December 18, 2017 By Leave a Comment

BENTON – The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

12-10-17 at 2:28 am Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural Mulkeytown. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Drake S. McKinney age 29 of Mulkeytown for domestic battery and unlawful restraint.
12-10-17 at 5:23 pm a traffic stop at Rt. 37 at Yellow Banks Road resulted in the arrest in the arrest of Taylor M. Noel age 23 of West Frankfort for driving under the influence of alcohol.
12-12-17 at 7:35 am Deputies responded to a single vehicle traffic crash on Baseline Road. A 2010 Ford F150 Pick-Up driven by John C. Kalahar age 38 of Bonnie was north bound when he swerved to avoid a deer. The driver lost control, ran off the road and overturned in a deep ditch. The driver received major injuries and was transported to a local hospital by Abbott EMS. The driver also cited for driving while license suspended.
12-13-17 at 10:14 am a traffic stop in West Frankfort resulted in the arrest of Sierra S. Brown age 32 of DuQuoin for driving while license suspended.
12-13-17 at 11:54 am Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in Royalton. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Kimberly D. Leonard age 31 of Royalton for domestic battery.
12-14-17 at 12:54 pm Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on Il. St. Hwy. 14 at north Thompsonville Road. A 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Pick-Up driven by Dwight Butler age 76 of Benton was south bound on North Thompsonville Road and crossed Rt. 14 in front of a 1992 Ford Ranger Pick-Up driven by Caleb M. Pemberton age 19 of Macedonia. Pemberton received major injuries and was taken to a local hospital by Abbott EMS. Butler was not injured.
12-14-17 at 3:07 pm a traffic stop in Benton led to the arrest of Kasey M. Claycamp age 21 of Benton. Claycamp was wanted on an outstanding Franklin County warrant for possession of methamphetamine. As a resulted of a search associated with the arrest, Claycamp was also charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

WARRANTS

12-8-17 Mikalean K. Barr age 24 of Carbondale. Failure to appear for possession of a controlled substance.
12-8-17 Mark A. Mcgwan age 50 of Herrin. Failure to appear for possession of drug paraphernalia.
12-9-17 Jessie J. Mullins age 21 of Benton. Failure to appear for possession of drug paraphernalia.
12-10-17 Nicholas L. Pickles age 31 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear for felony possession of cannabis.
12-10-17 Raymond F. Reid age 29 of Emory Texas. Aggravated driving under the influence and reckless homicide.
12-11-17 Benjamin J. Peairs age 28 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear for felony possession of cannabis.
Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News
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