David Corn – Benton

March 8, 2017 By Leave a Comment

David Corn MediaDavid Robert Corn, age 61, of Benton IL, passed away at 1:17 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 in Deerfield Beach, FL.

David Robert Corn was born on May 8, 1955 in Decatur, IL, the son of Robert Corn and Marjorie Rose (McCoy) Corn.

Mr. Corn worked with RLC Bit Service of Benton. When asked of David what he did at RLC Bit, he would laugh and say “I am the vice-president of the company”.

David loved motorcycles, the outdoors, and spending time with his family.

Most importantly he had recently accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior.

David is survived by his father Robert “Junior” Corn of Benton; three sons: Brian Corn of Deerfield Beach, FL, Robert Corn of Wauconda, IL, R.J. Corn of Wauconda, IL; three grandchildren: Tyler, Justin, and Addison; three sisters: Brenda Grech of Benton, Barbara Lopez and husband Tony of Elgin, IL, Judy Beckman and husband Patrick of New Era, MI; a brother Rick Corn of Benton; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Rose (McCoy) Corn; and his step-mother, Mary Sue (Baudison) Corn.

Memorial Celebration of Life Services will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 2017 at the Benton Eagles Club.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Benton Eagles Club, and will be accepted at the Celebration of Life Service on Sunday evening.

To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of David, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

Filed Under: Obituaries

Paychecks almost delayed at Zeigler-Royalton schools

March 8, 2017 By Leave a Comment
WSIL Photo

WSIL Photo

ZEIGLER, IL – (Roni LaForge WSIL TV – Please click to read the story and watch the video. Here is an excerpt) Because of the state budget mess, the Zeigler-Royalton School District nearly missed payroll this week. The district is scheduled to pay employees Friday, but a state payment isn’t scheduled to hit their account until next week. The superintendent sent out an email just after school started Wednesday morning, telling teachers and staff they would not get paid on Friday. Late Wednesday afternoon, he told News 3 the district got enough credit from its bank to cover payroll. But the close call shines a light on the financial struggles Illinois schools are facing. Since the state budget impasse began two years ago, schools have anxiously awaited payments they weren’t sure they’d get.

Filed Under: Breaking News, Royalton News, Slider, Zeigler News

Franklin County taxpayers speak out on sales tax

March 8, 2017 By Leave a Comment
WSIL TV image

WSIL TV image

BENTON, IL – (Tia Rineheart – WSIL TV Please click on the link to read the whole story. Here is an excerpt) Since the 1800s, the Franklin County Courthouse has been at the center of Benton. In April, Franklin County voters will decide whether or not a new courthouse will be built. Franklin County board member Tom Vaughn said the vote is to approve a one percent sales tax increase that will fund the new courthouse. “It is on the ballot for a 20-year sundown period, and in 20 years it will go off the ballot, but we really anticipate being able to retire this bond and in deftness in a shorter time than that. 15 years is kind of what we’re pretty sure of and it could be even sooner than that,” Vaughn said. It won’t be an increase on everything you buy. All foods and medicine, prescribed and over-the-counter, would be exempt from the tax increase. But everything else would increase. County leaders heard the concerns of community members at a town hall in Benton Tuesday.

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

Storm spotter training in West City last night

March 8, 2017 By Leave a Comment

skywarnWEST CITY, IL (Jasmine Adams and Chris Drury – KFVS TV- Please click on the link to watch the story and accompanying video)  At the West City Community Center in West City, IL there is a class taking place that helps save lives around the area. Skywarn Storm Spotter Training is a class of volunteers that give hours of their time to learn about storms and how to detect them. These individuals play an important role in the process of warning citizens about severe weather. The National Weather Service relies on these trained volunteers to add to Doppler radar information on severe storms, tornadoes and flash floods.

Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News, West City News

Sectional final ticket information

March 8, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Here is a statement issued by Benton Athletic Director Ryan Miller about the Rangers Class 3A Sectional Final game Friday Night:

Ticket info for Friday nights game: We WILL have reserved chair seats for Fridays game, but they will ALL be on the north side of the gym. Season ticket holders will be able to buy the same number of seats that they purchased at the start of the season plus 2 general admission tickets if they choose. Season ticket holders can purchase these tickets Thursday morning from 8:30am-11:00am in the Athletic Office (first come first serve).

General admission tickets will be on sale to the public from 1:30-3:00 in the Athletic Office. Limit of 4 tickets per person.

Students will be able to purchase tickets at lunch tomorrow. Limit of 1 per student.

 

Filed Under: Breaking News

Okawville – Mt. Carmel head to Peoria this weekend….Woodlawn loses heartbreaker

March 8, 2017 By Leave a Comment

ABV JackCARBONDALE and JACKSONVILLE, IL Jack Bullock -abaselineview.com. Please click to read his Super-Sectional coverage from last night. I am going to say something personal about Jack. He has not missed a beat since his house burned a few weeks ago. I enjoy reading when he writes about Woodlawn. There is just something special there that I did not understand as a writer. He slid on that red Cardinal jersey in the 70’s. I slid on that blue Thompsonville Tiger jersey in the 80’s. The second season of covering High School basketball is coming to a close. There is something special about writing about your hometown, especially when I go to Doc Harvey gym. Jack has been fortunate to cover several deep post season runs by Woodlawn now. We have talked about it how special these runs are.

Filed Under: High School Sports, Sports

Snow in the forecast for Friday Night-Saturday

March 7, 2017 By Leave a Comment

 

Brian Alworth - KFVS image

Brian Alworth – KFVS image

 

 

The next couple of days is supposed to be in the upper 60’s.  Friday is supposed to be in the 50’s.

However Friday night, we are supposed to have snow up until around noon on Saturday, then changing back to snow on Saturday night.

This could change as a deep low pressure system will sweep across the Midwest.

It is too far off to forecast accumulation amounts.  We will keep you updated as the event gets closer.

Filed Under: Breaking News, Slider

A tradition of sportsmanship: Remembering Robert Blondi

March 7, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Robert Blondi, Sr.BENTON, IL – (William McPherson – Benton Gazette. Click to read the full story. Here is an excerpt) Robert Dee Blondi (often misspelled as DeBlondi throughout his life), son of Italian immigrants Rose and Dee Blondi, was born in Benton Aug. 22, 1922. Every year during the Benton Invitational Tournament, a prestigious sportsmanship award is given out in Robert Blondi’s honor. “The award came about because of my dad’s involvement in athletics and officiating sports for 50 years,” his son Bobby Blondi added. “He worked Division I basketball, Division II football, Division I baseball and then high school sports all over the state.” “I went with him, starting when I was five,” Bobby added. “I traveled with him and got to referee with him from 1967 to 1974” Bobby said his father always exemplified sportsmanship, and was always talking about, “what a good kid” that various players throughout the region were.

Filed Under: Featured, Slider

Bernice Skurat – Sesser

March 7, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Bernice Skurat, 94, of Sesser, passed away on Saturday March 4, 2017 at the Fairview Nursing Home in DuQuoin.

She was born on January 21, 1923 in West Frankfort, to Wathie and Loney (Macoby) Bennett.  She married Charles Skurat on February 1, 1945 and he preceded her in death on July 2, 2000.

Bernice Skurat Picture 2 (1)She is survived by her son Kevin and Julie Skurat of Herrin; one daughter-in-law Glenna Skurat of Sesser; grandchildren Jennifer and Randy Neff, Chad and Diana Skurat, Susanna and Jani Niiranen, Michael Skurat; great-grandchildren Mathew, Zachary, Essi, Mici, Christina, Michael, and Elizabeth; and 7 great great-grandchildren brothers and sisters Delmar Bennett of Ringgold, GA, Donnie Bennett of Sesser, Mildred Wisnewski of Herrin, Myrl Connor of Sesser, Sharon Reichert of Marion, Yvonda Drew of Tamms and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son Charles Skurat, three brothers Lindell Bennett, Wathie Bennett, and James Bennett

Funeral services for Bernice will be on Thursday March 9, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser.  Visitation will be on Thursday March 9, 2017 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Paradise Prairie Cemetery in Tamaroa.

For more information go to our website, www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

 

Filed Under: Obituaries, Uncategorized

Bost Statement on National Security Executive Order

March 7, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Washington, DC – U.S Representative Mike Bost (R- Murphysboro) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s Executive Order regarding foreign entry into the United States:

 “The safety of the American people is the top priority of the federal government.  I appreciate the Administration’s use of more precise language regarding which individuals are covered by the travel pauses. I am hopeful that this additional clarity will help ensure that the United States government honors its most important obligation: to protect the American people.”

Filed Under: Breaking News, National News
« Previous Page
Next Page »
Benton, West Frankfort, Illinois News | Franklin County News