Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Report 9/15/17

September 18, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Press Release from Franklin County Sheriff, Don Jones

NOTE:  The following individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

9-8-17 at 5:05 pm Deputies responded to a three vehicle crash on ll. State Hwy. 34 just east of Aden Road. A 2006 Chrysler Sebring was east bound on Rt. 34. The Sebring was stopped in traffic attempting to negotiate a left turn. The Sebring was driven by William R. Campbell age 67 of Galatia who was uninjured.  A second vehicle, a 2007 Ford, driven by John P. Rosas age 42 of Aurora, was also east bound behind the Sebring. A third vehicle, a 2007 Chrysler 300, driven by Coe Levi Batts age 30 of West Frankfort, was east bound and rear ended the Ford, which in turn forced the Ford into the Chrysler Sebring. John Rosas received minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital by Abbott EMS. Coe Batts was uninjured and was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

9-9-17 at 2:22 am Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural West Frankfort. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Daunte L. Phillips age 37 OF West Frankfort for domestic battery.

9-10-17 at 9:50 am Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in Thompsonville. The investigation resulted on the arrest of Robby E. Galyean age 43 of Thompsonville for felony domestic battery.

9-11-17 at 9:55 am Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in Orient. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Cody N. Brookshire for felony domestic battery.

9-11-17 at 4:58 pm Deputies responded to a single vehicle crash on ll. State Hwy.
14 1/4 mile west of Long Prairie Road. A 2015 Ford F150 Pick-Up Truck driven by Michael H. McGhee age 23 of Earlysville VA. received minor injuries when he lost control of the Pick-Up and left the roadway, running into a field striking a tree. He was transported to a local hospital by Abbott EMS.

9-12-17 at 2:04 pm a Deputy was looking for an individual wanted on a warrant at a residence in West Frankfort. The subject, Michael S. Newberry age 33 of West Frankfort, was located and taken into custody. Incident to the arrest, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia was discovered. A second suspect was also at the residence and charged along with Newberry for the meth. She is identified as Jeana M. Anderson age 37 of Mount Carmel.

9-13-17 at 8:30 pm a traffic stop in rural Benton resulted in the arrest of Kassie M. Tennant age 36 of West Frankfort for driving while license revoked and for an outstanding Williamson County warrant for traffic charges.

9-14-17 at 12:30 pm Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural West Frankfort. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Billy N. Bishop age 22 of West Frankfort for domestic battery.

9-15-17 at 7:05 am Deputies initiated an investigation involving the theft of two handguns from a rural Benton residence. The investigation is ongoing and has resulted in the arrest of Lucas T. Meadows age 25 of Benton and Clayton M. Richardson age 24 of Benton for possession of a stolen firearm (class 2 felony). More arrests are anticipated.

9-15-17 at 9:00 am Deputies arrested Selena L. Melton age 42 of Valier for a theft that had been reported on 9-9-17 from a rural Thompsonville residence. The arrest was made on a warrant charging a class 1 felony theft. Bond has been set at $25,000.00

WARRANTS
9-5-17 John S. Proz age 43 of West Frankfort. Domestic battery, violation of an order of protection and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.

9-9-17 Kelly R. Hart age 50 of Marion. Failure to appear for retail theft.

9-9-17 Joseph J. Chaney age 29 of Ewing. Failure to appear for domestic battery.

9-10-17 Shelli J. Drue age 46 of Mulkeytown. Failure to appear on drug charges.

9-10-17 Michael L. Wright age 46 of Royalton. Failure to appear on a battery charge.

9-10-17 Jerica J. Drue age 27 of Zeigler. Failure to appear on D.U.I.

9-13-17 Paul K. Branch-Leach age 41 of West Frankfort. Burglary and theft.

9-14-17 Aaron W. Simmons age 23 of Mt. Vernon. Unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.

9-15-17 Bradley N. Ogden age 27 of Carbondale. Failure to appear for criminal damage to property.
The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News

RLC Warrior Fest adding Demo Day to line-up on Oct. 7

September 18, 2017 By Leave a Comment

by ReAnne Palmer Rend Lake College Public Information

INA, IL – Golfers get in line for this fall’s Demo Day at Rend Lake College’s annual Warrior Fest event. The free event will be held 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 on the Ina campus’ putting range, located south of the Warrior Fest main events.

Attendees can take advantage of visiting with a handful of major brand representatives and trying out the newest drivers and irons. Callaway, Cobra, Exotics / Tour Edge, Mizuno, and TaylorMade will all be available. The free event will offer range balls for participants to test products on the putting range.

For more information about Super Demo Day, contact Danielle Kaufman, Golf Outlet Store Manager, at 618-242-3001. To check out the RLC Golf Outlet, visit www.rlcgolfoutlet.com or the Rend Lake College Golf Outlet Facebook page.

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Walt Frazier returns to highlight ‘Heroes, Myths and Traditions’ homecoming

September 18, 2017 By Leave a Comment

From Tom Weber, Associate Athletic Director/Communications – Southern Illinois University

CARBONDALE, IL. – Walt “Clyde” Frazier, one of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s legendary alumni, returns to campus next month as “Heroes, Myths and Traditions” are celebrated during Homecoming 2017 festivities, Oct. 8-15.

Frazier, the homecoming grand marshal, will participate in the parade at 10 a.m. on Oct. 14.

Walt Frazier, SIU file photo

A two-time All-American, Frazier led the Salukis to national fame and the 1967 NIT (National Invitation Tournament) basketball championship. The tournament MVP, Frazier, a 1987 selection to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, was a first-round draft pick by the New York Knicks. He was first Saluki to have his jersey (No. 52) retired and he helped the Knicks to NBA titles in 1970 and 1973; enjoying a 13-year career with the Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. A seven-time NBA All-Star, Frazier was named one of the league’s 50 greatest players in 1996 and his No. 10 Knick’s jersey is retired.

Frazier is a Knicks analyst on the Madison Square Garden Network and he has earned numerous Emmy nominations for his work. Earlier this year, Frazier was selected to the 12-member Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2017. He is involved with efforts and organizations that help children achieve their goals.

Homecoming parade entries are being accepted. Marching bands, small and large floats, walkers, car/truck entries and equestrian units are welcome to join the celebration. Homecoming festivities will include a window decoration contest for Carbondale area businesses along with a door decoration contest on campus. Entry forms and additional information for the parade and other contests are available at homecoming.siu.edu/forms/index.php.

Other plans for Homecoming festivities include a big concert, talent and comedy shows, the Salukis football game against Illinois State, tailgating, and more, as the 50-year Class of 1967 is recognized.

The schedule continues to evolve and grow. Keep an eye on www.homecoming.siu.edu and the SIU Homecoming Facebook event page for the updated schedule and details. In coming weeks, SIU will also be spotlighting university Heroes, Myths and Legends.

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50 Influencers of Rend Lake College: Dr. Gene Stotlar, paragon of Pinckneyville

September 18, 2017 By Leave a Comment

by Reece Rutland, Rend Lake College Public Information

INA, Ill. (Sept. 15, 2017) – What do you call a collegiate basketball standout, a United States Army veteran, a doctor with over four decades of serving his community (not to mention delivering around 1,500 babies), a community leader with a boundless passion for improving the area around him and was born on New Year’s Eve no less? We call him an icon and an influencer, but most people just know him as “Dr. Stotlar.”

 

Dr. Gene Stotlar poses with RLC student Mike Jones of Nashville. Jones is one of the many students that Stotlar helped through college with his scholarship contributions. The pair pose in front of the Rend Lake College Murphy-Wall Pinckneyville Campus, a facility that Stotlar helped cultivate. (Rend Lake College photo.

As a student-athlete at Southern Illinois University, Gene Stotlar was the starting point guard as a freshman for the 1946 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Champions.

He was recognized as the Tournament Most Valuable Player and First-Team All-America.
His heroics were not forgotten. Stotlar was one of 75 individuals (60 players, 15 coaches) named to the NAIA 75th Anniversary All-Star Team in 2012.

After graduating from Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Stotlar started practicing at a city hospital at the age of 23. He served two years in the U.S. Army and moved to Pinckneyville at age 27.

In 1955, he joined his brother, Dr. James B. Stotlar, and Dr. G.H. Edwards in medical practice in Pinckneyville, where he practiced for 36 years, retiring in 1991. During this time he served on the Pinckneyville Grade School Board, the St. Bruno School Board and the Rend Lake College Foundation.

He summed up his chosen endeavors directly, “It’s simple. We do it to help kids get an education.”

Stotlar went on to serve on the RLCF for 15 years, stepping down in 2010.
“We have accomplished a lot of good things . . . but I’ve been there and done that,” he said at a ceremony honoring his service to Rend Lake College and its students. “I feel like it’s time to get some new blood on the board.”

No one could argue with the accomplishments.

For years, Stotlar and his wife Ramona provided scholarships to RLC students.

But, his dedication didn’t end there. Of all the RLCF campaigns Stotlar has been a part of during his tenure, the establishment of a satellite campus in his hometown was the most rewarding for him, he said.

Before there was the Murphy-Wall Pinckneyville Campus, very little RLC presence existed in the community, nestled on the southeastern boundary of the college district. Before Murphy-Wall, night classes were held in the local high school and some individualized training was offered in industrial facilities.

After the completion of the campus, Stotlar wasn’t content to rest on his laurels.

Stotlar’s parting words to the Board included a challenge. He said a lab still stood in the way of students being able to complete a degree at the Murphy-Wall Campus, without ever having to make the long drive to the Ina campus. He said he would like to see that lab become the next project the Board tackled.

The board and the community responded, raising the funds needed for a science/computer wing at the campus. For his part, Stotlar was honored with the Dr. Gene Stotlar Computer Classroom, gracing the halls of the facility he worked so hard to see completed.

“. . . Our country and our well-being is centered on education. If you don’t have education you are kind of going to be out of luck. We are blessed that kids are wanting to get an education and further blessed that Rend Lake is in on it. It’s going to happen. It’s going to happen right here,” Stotlar said.

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Salukis surge past SEMO, 35-17

September 18, 2017 By Leave a Comment

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. – The Southern Illinois football team earned a hard-fought, 35-17 win over Southeast Missouri on Saturday night.

“I think our upperclassmen showed the way here–Ryan Neal and Jeremy Chinn and guys who have played,” SIU head coach Nick Hill said. “I thought overall it was a great week of practice and preparation. The coaching staff did a great job of staying together on the sideline and figuring out a way to come out with a win.”

The win snapped a 12-game road losing streak that went all the way back into the 2014 season, including a loss to SEMO at Houck Field in 2015. In that 2015 game, Southern turned it over on the first play of the game and never recovered en route to seven turnovers and a 27-24 loss. In this game, Southern (2-0) turned it over on the first play of the game but immediately recovered.

The defense held SEMO to a field goal, then the offense rattled off 21-straight points to take a 21-3 lead. Southeast Missouri (0-3) got within 21-10, but the Saluki offense immediately answered with a five-play, 58-yard scoring drive that took just 43 seconds. SIU took a 28-10 lead into halftime.

“Forcing that field goal on the first drive was really big,” Hill said. “I told our guys that there would be some kind of adversity for us to overcome in order to get this 12-game road losing streak over.”

Sam Straub threw for 126 of his 206 yards in that second quarter spurt. Darrell James had 112 yards in the first-half alone, thanks to 37- and 38-yard touchdown catches. Straub also hit Connor Iwema and Raphael Leonard for big plays.

Nearly every SIU score was set up a big play on special teams. After SEMO took the 3-0 lead, D.J. Davis returned the ensuing kickoff 42 yards; the Salukis scored nine plays later. Craig James returne a punt 14 yards; the Salukis scored six plays later. After SEMO got within 21-10, Davis again had a big kick return–this time 38 yards; the Salukis scored five plays later.

And the lone SIU score of the second half was set up by a punt. Lane Reazin boomed one 60 yards, and SEMO’s returner dropped it heading backwards; the Salukis scored four plays later to make the lead 35-10.

While the big plays came in the passing game, SIU still maintained nearly a 50-50 split between runs and passes at halftime, which paid off in the second half. With a big lead, SIU turned to power back Jonathan Mixon. Thirteen of Mixon’s 17 rush attempts came in the final 19 minutes. The Salukis controlled the ball for 13 of those final 19 minutes, icing the victory.

“I think it says a lot about our team that we were able to just keep grinding and take the air out of the football to do what we had to do to win,” Hill said. “We could have opened it up and spread it out, but if we’re going to win championships we have to be able to run the ball, play good defense and play great special teams.”

UP NEXT: Southern Illinois travels to FBS opponent Memphis next Saturday, Sept. 23. The Tigers are 2-0 and beat nationally-ranked UCLA earlier on Saturday.

NOTES

SIU has won 10 of the last 12 meetings against SEMO … In regular season games since 2003, SIU is 35-4 against non-conference, non-FBS opponents … The Salukis snapped a 12-game road losing streak. SIU’s last road win before tonight was Nov. 8, 2014 at Missouri State … SEMO now leads the all-time series, 40-37-8, and the series in Cape 19-18-4 … The Salukis have won six of the last seven SIU-SEMO meetings played in Cape Girardeau … The Salukis are 2-0 for just the second time since 2007 (SIU started the season 3-0 in 2014) … Dating back to the end of last year, SIU has won four of its last five games.

http://www.siusalukis.com/boxscore.aspx?path=football&id=7831

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Chance of showers and thunderstorms today….temps in the upper 80’s rest of the week

September 18, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Hazardous Weather Outlook

.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight

The chance of thunderstorms continues across the entire region
today, primarily during the afternoon and evening hours. Storms
will produce lightning and locally heavy rain.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Tuesday through Sunday

A small chance of thunderstorms lingers on Tuesday with better
chances across southwest Indiana and the Kentucky Pennyrile. Small
chances of mainly heat of the day storms are forecast primarily
for the southern half of the area Wednesday through Friday. Locally
heavy rainfall and lightning will be the primary concerns.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.

Seven day forecast

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light south wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light southeast wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Light south southeast wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

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NASCAR driver, pilot killed in Connecticut plane crash

September 17, 2017 By Leave a Comment

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/latest-news/article173792161.html

In this Sept. 16, 2005 file photo, Ted Christopher celebrates his victory in the Busch North Series Sylvania 125 at the New Hampshire International Speedway in Loudon, N.H. NASCAR officials say modified championship racer Christopher was one of two people killed when a small plane crashed in Connecticut. The Federal Aviation Administration confirms that two people were aboard a Mooney M20C plane that went down in a wooded area near the North Branford-Guilford border shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. NASCAR says Christopher and the plane’s pilot died. Jon-Pierre Lasseigne, File AP Photo

NORTH BRANFORD, CONN (AP Story ran in the Charlotte Observer.  Please click on the link above for the full story. I will be using the Observer for any NASCAR story. Here is an excerpt below)

Modified championship racer Ted Christopher was one of two people killed when a small plane crashed in the woods in Connecticut on Saturday, NASCAR officials said.

The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that two people were aboard a Mooney M20C plane that went down near the North Branford-Guilford border shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday, but they didn’t release the names of the victims.

 

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Summer time conditions prevail with chance of storms througout the week

September 17, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Watching this area for further shower and storm development through the late morning, likely being aided by outflow from storms across central Missouri. Storms will move east and north, affecting areas along I-64 near Washington and northern Perry County over the next hour. Not expecting any severe weather from these, but some heavy rain and gusty winds are possible in these. Storms will be possible area-wide through the day today with increasing chances Monday through Wednesday. (WSIL-TV’ social media post)

I usually use the graphic from the National Weather Service, but this graphic from Channel 3 popped up on Facebook. We could get some showers and thunderstorms in Franklin County.  It might be handy to take an umbrella to church with you.

Hazardous Weather Outlook

.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight

A chance of thunderstorms is forecast across mainly southeast
Missouri and southern Illinois this afternoon into tonight.
Storms will be capable of producing lightning and heavy rain.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Monday through Saturday

A chance of thunderstorms is forecast for much of the region
Monday through Wednesday. Coverage should be scattered with a
greater concentration during the heat of the day.

Isolated storms remain possible over portions of the area
Thursday through Saturday. Storms will be capable of producing
lightning and heavy rain.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.

Seven Day Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light south southeast wind.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

 

Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News

S-V-W-W- Red Devils too powerful for JC Tribe

September 16, 2017 By Leave a Comment

http://www.bentoneveningnews.com/sports/20170915/s-v-w-w–red-devils-too-powerful-for-jc-tribe

JOHNSTON CITY- IL, (Jimmy Dean, Benton Evening News.  Please click the link above for the full story.  Here is an excerpt.)

A stable of hard-charging Red Devil running backs mixed with an abundance of turnovers was a bad recipe for success as the host Johnston City Indians fell victim to a strong Sesser-Valier/Waltonville/Woodlawn team Friday, 48-8.

With the loss, the Tribe falls to 1-3, while the Red Devils improve to 4-0, one of only three unbeaten teams in the area.

Our backs are not too bad,” said SVWW Coach John Shadowens. Six different backs racked up a total of 292 yards led by Peyton Rock’s 114 (all coming in the first half).

Clayton Smith contributed 90 yards and Eli Gunter followed with 68.

“We have to maintain balance and use the whole field, and I thought we did that tonight” said Shadowens

Filed Under: High School Sports, Sports

Edwards County rolls past Bearcats, 42-6

September 16, 2017 By Leave a Comment

http://www.bentoneveningnews.com/sports/20170916/edwards-county-rolls-past-bearcats-42-6

ALBION, IL (Randall Risley, Benton News.  Please click on the link for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.)

Edwards County wasted little time in putting away the Christopher/Zeigler-Royalton Bearcats Friday night.

The Lions scored less than three minutes into the game on a 10-yard run by senior Lincoln Moore at the 9:24 mark of the first period. The point-after-kick by Silas Hortin was good for a 7-0 lead.

The Bearcats finally got on the board with 2:56 left in the game on a 10-yard toss from quarterback Bryce Pratt to wide receiver Greg Fletcher.

“We’ve just got to come ready to play,” said Bearcats head coach Anthony Hargrove. “The days of coming out here and waiting have got to end. We’ve got to come out from the first whistle and play hard.”

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