SHARE THE ROAD

October 3, 2017 By Leave a Comment

DU QUOIN, IL –  As harvest seasons quickly approaches, the ISP wants to remind everyone to share the road. Because EVERYONE has a vested interst in roadway safety!

For Farmers – Make sure all slow moving vehicle emblems are visible and lights are activated; Take your combine’s head off to minimize width while traveling between fields; Be considerate while traveling – travel during lighter traffic times (for instance a roadway near a school at 8AM and 3PM Mon – Fri would be a high traffic time) and pull over often to let traffic congestion behind you ease up.

For Motorists – If it isn’t legal to pass a regular vehicle, it isn’t legal to pass a farm vehicle – no matter how slow they may be traveling; Allow extra room when passing and increase your following distance to get a better view around the extra width of machinery; Allow extra travel time during harvest season when near fields to reduce frustration levels – Be patient!; Put down your distractions!

Working TOGETHER, we can make this harvest season the safest ever.

From The Illinois State Police, District 13. DuQuoin

 

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Locals invited to “Shop n Sample” St Louis on Nov. 21 through RLC

October 3, 2017 By Leave a Comment

by ReAnne Palmer – Rend Lake College Public Information

INA, IL – Explore one of St. Louis’ bustling neighborhoods next month during the Shop n Sample St. Louis Day Tour through Rend Lake College’s Community and Corporate Education Division.

During the tour of The Hill, known for its Italian heritage, participants will enjoy a tour of the Herbia Soap Factory, as well as stops at Chris’ Pancakes and J Viviano & Sons Grocer. Lunch will be served at Favazza’s Restaurant on The Hill. The afternoon will be spent exploring St. Louis’ newest chic place to shop: IKEA.

Lunch, tour fees, gratuity, and charter bus transportation are included in the $120 fee. Participants can get on the bus in Ina or Mt. Vernon, at 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. respectively, on Tuesday, Nov. 21. The bus will return to Mt. Vernon by 6 p.m. and to Ina by 6:30 p.m. Attendees must pre-register by Sunday, Oct. 29.

To learn more about this Day Tour or to pre-register, contact RLC’s Community and Corporate Education Division at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1714 or commcorped@rlc.edu.

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Benton Police Recently Arrest Two Men

October 2, 2017 By Leave a Comment

BENTON. IL On 9/28/17 at approximately 3:30 p.m. Benton Police Officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of N. Main Street in reference to a disturbance. Upon investigating the complaint, officers arrested 21 year old Christopher W. Worthey of Benton on an arrest warrant out of Franklin County for Failure to Appear. Worthey was transported to the Franklin County Jail.

On 10/1/17 at approximately 2:20 p.m. Benton Police Officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Franklin Drive in reference to a 911 report of a domestic disturbance. Upon investigating the complaint, officers arrested 37 year old David P. Gosnell of Benton for Domestic Battery. Gosnell was transported to the Franklin County Jail.

from the Benton Police Department

 

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September 2017 Climate Summary – Above normal temperatures with drier than normal conditions in many locations

October 2, 2017 By Leave a Comment

http://www.weather.gov/pah/September2017ClimateSummary

 

PADUCAH, KY – NOTE:  Please click on the link above for an interactive web page from the National Weather Service in Paducah with September climatological statistics.  The introduction is below.

September 2017 Climate Summary: Temperatures were above normal with drier than normal conditions for many locations. It was hard to believe the month ended with above normal temperatures after what we endured during the first 2 weeks. Through September 13th, it was actually the coldest start to September on record in Paducah, Evansville, and Cape Girardeau. A major pattern change then followed with abnormally warm and even some record high temperatures set during the September 20th – 27th period. Highs routinely hit the 90s during this stretch. Overall temperatures were around 1 to 2 degrees above normal for September.

Rain was hard to come by for many locations, with drier than normal conditions (1-3 inch deficits) common across southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, and the Jackson Purchase area of west Kentucky. The Ozark foothills in Missouri observed the least rainfall with some locations picking up less than 0.25”. The Poplar Bluff, MO airport received only 0.06” for the entire month! The exception to the dryness was in part of the Pennyrile region of west Kentucky into a portion of southwest Indiana. This area experienced heavier rainfall associated with the remnants of Hurricane Harvey on the 1st of the month and the remnants of Hurricane Irma on the 12th – 13th, which resulted in wetter than normal conditions.

 

 

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Sunday Liquor Dies for Lack of a Second

October 2, 2017 By Leave a Comment

http://www.bentongazette.com/news/sunday-liquor-dies-for-lack-of-a-second/article_cfd3ec28-a5f4-11e7-8e82-f398036ea371.html

BENTON, IL-  (William McPherson, Benton Gazette.  Please click on the link for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.

The motion to allow Sunday Liquor sales from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. for Benton restaurants was suggested by Mayor Fred Kondritz and then was made by Public Safety Commissioner Donald Storey, but that’s as far as the idea went at Monday’s Benton City Council meeting.

Local Benton restaurant owners and managers had asked the council to consider revising their current ordinance at a previous council meeting. They noted their interest wasn’t primarily in alcohol sales, which for them generated a relatively small percentage of revenue compared to food sales. They said they were looking to not lose out on potentially thousands of dollars worth of business from local families that choose to dine elsewhere, such as West City, West Frankfort, or Marion where they can decide drink beer or wine with their meal if they so choose.

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Five Arrested in Valier Robbery

October 2, 2017 By Leave a Comment

VALIER, IL – September 29th at 8:12 am Deputies responded to a residence in Valier in reference to a
reported break-in.

The investigation has resulted in five arrests.

Suspect #1 Brian W. Jennings age 35 of Valier, charged with residential burglary, possession of methamphetamine and also wanted on a Franklin County warrant for failure to appear on theft.

Suspect #2 Andrea C. Swain age 37 of Zeigler, charged with residential burglary, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Suspect #3 Angela R. Rohan age 23 of Zeigler, charged with residential burglary and for an outstanding Franklin County warrant for failure to appear on traffic charges.

Suspect #4 Jon R. Hartman age 39 of Bonnie arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in Marion County on a charge of possession of a controlled substance.

Suspect #5 Scott E. Stevens age 56 of Benton, driving while license suspended possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. The investigation is ongoing.

From the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department

Andrea Swain All pictures from the Franklin Co. Sheriff’s office.

 

Angela Rohan

John Hartman

Scott Stevens

 

 

 

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Franklin County Sheriff’s Report 9/29/17

October 2, 2017 By Leave a Comment

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

BENTON, IL – 9-22-17 at 3:02 pm a traffic stop in Benton led to the arrest of Stephen P. Castroage 26 of Carrier Mills on a Williamson County warrant for failing to appear on traffic charges.

9-23-17 at 5:32 am a traffic stop on ll. Rt. 14 west of Benton resulted in the arrest of Robert H. Obear age 42 of Pinckneyville for  driving under the influence of alcohol.

9-23-17 at 11:01 am a traffic stop in Benton resulted on the arrest of Brian S. Davis age 26 of Macedonia for driving while license suspended.

9-25-17 at 12:02 am Deputies responded to a domestic dispute that occurred in rural Thompsonville. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Wade A. Dial age 29 of Thompsonville for domestic battery.

9-26-17 at 8:50 pm Deputies responded to a reported suspicious person in a rural area near Buckner. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Tara L. Motsinger age 57 of Mulkeytown for battery.

9-27-17 at 1:53 am Deputies responded to a single vehicle traffic crash on Deering Road near Four Mile Lane. A 2009 Nissan driven by Scott M. Hargett age 31 of Benton was south bound on Deering Road at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control, traveled into a ditch and then struck a tree. A passenger, Krystal Jo Willis, age 26 of West Frankfort received major injuries and was transported to a local hospital by West Frankfort Fire EMS. The driver received minor injuries but refused medical treatment. The driver was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash.

9-29-17 at 12:28 am Deputies responded to a single vehicle traffic crash on Akin Blacktop 1/4 mile east of State Hwy. 34. A 2006 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Jerica L. Waters age 26 of Thompsonville lost control and crashed. She was uninjured and was arrested for driving under the influence. The crash is still under investigation.

Warrants

9-22-17 Anthony W. Burke age 43 of Benton. Failure to appear for resisting a peace officer.

9-22-17 Joyce E. Gallagher age 37 of Carterville. Failure to appear for retail theft.

9-22-17 Sarah M. Hickman age 32 of Pittsburg. Failure to appear for resisting arrest.

9-23-17 Anthony M. Chadd age 57 of Thompsonville. Failure to appear on a charge failing to register as a sex offender.

9-25-17 Jennifer L. Wright age 46 of Murphysboro. Failure to appear on an intimidation charge.

9-25-17 Douglas K. Hearn age 31 of Johnston City. Failure to appear for domestic battery.

9-28-17 Jessica M. Orley age 30 of Buckner. Failure to appear for an I.D. theft charge.

-from Franklin County Sheriff, Don Jones

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Death toll increased to 58….515 injured in Las Vegas shooting

October 2, 2017 By Leave a Comment

https://lasvegassun.com/news/2017/oct/01/reports-active-shooters-on-las-vegas-strip/

Police officers stand at the scene of a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Las Vegas. Multiple victims were being transported to hospitals after a shooting late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. (John Locher – Associated Press

LAS VEGAS, NV (Las Vegas Sun, Please click on the link for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.

A shooting at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip late Sunday has left more than 20 dead and 100 injured, authorities said.

The suspect has been neutralized, Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo said. ”Right now we believe its a sole actor, a lone wolf type actor,” he said.

“Its a devastating time,” the sheriff said.

UPDATE:  9:30 a.m.  Associated Press is reporting the Islamic State claims responsibility for the killings.

https://apnews.com/a3554c3250644262af3f5b94d57b1def?utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=AP

UPDATE 10:30 a.m.  The death toll has increased to 58.  The amount injured increased to 515.  President Trump will be visiting the area on Wednesday.  One of the biggest need in the area is blood.  The FBI stated there is no link to ISIS.

Update:  5:00 p.m. The death toll stands at 59. The amount injured is 529. They found several guns and explosives in the sniper’s home, with several rounds of ammunition. There are swat teams checking a house in Northern Nevada that the sniper owns.

UPDATE:  10;00 p.m.  The information is from a press conference by Las Vegas officials just after 9:00 p.m..  The death toll still stands at 59 and the number of injuries are still 529.  There were 23 guns in his room at the Mandalay Bay Hotel.  Authorities found 19 guns and the ammo was in the thousands.  The killer shot the hotel security guard on the 32nd floor of the hotel.  There is no word yet on his other home in Northern Nevada.  A deputy from the Clark County Sheriff’s office said this was the last press conference of the evening.

 

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Severin Announces New Satellite Office Hours Schedule

September 30, 2017 By Leave a Comment

He will be at the Benton Public Library October 11th

Marion, IL State Representative Dave Severin (R- Benton) has announced a new schedule for satellite office hours. The new schedule will take effect starting in October and will run through December. Rep. Severin’s staff will be available, throughout the district, three times a month at the following locations:

Anne West Lindsey Library, in Carterville, on the first Wednesday of every month

Benton Public Library, on the second Wednesday of every month

 

McCoy Memorial Library in McLeansboro, on the third Wednesday of every month.

Rep. Severin knows the Marion district office is not necessarily convenient for everyone, so his office hosts these office hours to make the office’s services more readily available to everyone. Those that have constituent issues, opinions, or questions are encouraged to visit one of these office hours. Staff from the Illinois Comptroller’s office will also be available to answer any questions you may have for them.

The first Satellite office hours will be held Wednesday October 4th at Anne West Lindsey Library (N Division St. & Bryan Ave. Carterville, IL 62918) from Noon to 3:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Rep. Severin’s District Office at (618) 440-5090 or through the contact form on his website at www.repseverin.com.

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Illinois Awarded Grant to Support Small Business Exports

September 30, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Press Release From the Illinois Department of Economic Opportunity

CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity today announced the Office of Trade and Investment (OTI) received a grant from the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant awarded by the Small Business Administration (SBA). The $890,000 in federal funds will support export growth among Illinois small businesses. Since 2011, the State of Illinois has received a total of $4.8 million in STEP funding from the SBA.

“In our increasingly global economy, companies looking to grow need to look beyond domestic markets,” Department of Commerce Director Sean McCarthy said. “Less than one percent of U.S. companies currently export, making foreign markets a huge growth opportunity for Illinois small businesses. STEP will allow the Illinois Department of Commerce to continue to help Illinois companies explore new markets and grow their businesses abroad and at home.”

Illinois’ State Trade and Export Promotion (ISTEP) program provides small businesses with financial and technical assistance to increase exports. Eligible companies may participate in group trade missions, individual sales missions, receive assistance for product compliance, prepare international marketing campaigns and participate in general export education.

“The federal award will be invested into OTI’s ISTEP program during the state’s 2018 fiscal year (FY18) to proactively assist more Illinois businesses enter and expand to new international markets” said Margo Markopoulos, director of OTI.

Illinois is the largest exporting state in the Midwest, and the fifth largest exporting state in the country. Illinois companies reported exports of over $59.7 billion in 2016.

For companies interested in expanding their global footprint, OTI coordinates participation at international trade shows for a variety of industries, from life sciences and medicine, to green technology, manufacturing and mining.

The ISTEP program is highly competitive. Applications are accepted throughout the year and are considered on a rolling basis. For more information about trade missions and other resources available through the State of Illinois’ Office of Trade and Investment, please visit www.exports.illinois.gov.

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