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The West Frankfort Public Library will host their Shred Day this morning from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. They will be accepting documents, junk mail, and old hard drives.
The Salvation Army will be there as well accepting donations, that are in usable condition.
From Franklin County Sherriff Don Jones. The following are innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
6-2-17 at 1:06 pm, Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on Rt. 34 near Thompsonville. A 2003 Jeep Liberty being driven by Amber L. Phillips Age 26 of Thompsonville was traveling west bound behind a Chevrolet 3500 Truck towing two anhydrous tanks. The truck was driven by Delbert R. Robinson Age 49 of Harrisburg. The Jeep rear-ended the anhydrous tanks, causing one to leak. The Jeep traveled and overturned on the roadway. The driver of the Jeep received major injuries and was air-evaced to an out of state hospital. She was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and illegal transportation of alcohol. Alcohol was believed to be a factor and that is still under investigation. Thompsonville-Cave Fire Protection District as well as Abbott’s Ambulance assisted at the scene. The driver of the truck was not injured.
Ron Worley
6-2-17, Deputies arrested Ron A. Worley Age 19 of Benton for two counts of aggravated battery of a child and domestic battery. This is an ongoing investigation in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
6-2-17 at 7:04 pm, Deputies responded to an incident at a private residence in rural Thompsonville. The incident involved an illegal entry and theft from the residence. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Leila J. Hart Age 57 of Benton for residential burglary.
6-3-17, Deputies responded to a domestic dispute involving an incident that had previously occurred at North Marcum Beach at Rend Lake. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Kara D. Williams Age 28 of West Frankfort for domestic battery.
6-3-17 at 8:16 pm, Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in Thompsonville that resulted in the arrest of Robby E. Galyean Age 43 of Thompsonville for violation of bail bond.
6-3-17 at 8:56 pm, Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural West Frankfort that resulted in the arrest of Aaron Dale Willis Age 29 of Benton for criminal trespass to real property.
6-4-17 at 1:57 pm, a traffic stop in West Frankfort resulted in the arrest of Phillippe J. Laurent Age 35 of Coello for driving while license suspended.
Robert Anderson
6-7-17, Robert J. Anderson Age 54 of West Frankfort was arrested for being present in a public park as a convicted sexual predator. The arrest is the result of an investigation into an incident that occurred at Rend Lake on May 27th, 2017.
6-8-17 at 1:07 am, Deputies responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on Izaac Walton Road near Valier. A 2016 Jeep Wrangler driven by Rickey G. Kondoudis Age 41 of Buckner was east bound when it rear-ended another east bound vehicle traveling over a set of railroad tracks. The vehicle was a 2012 Toyota Prius driven by Patricia K. Stonikas Age 58 of Valier. Stonikas received minor injuries but refused medical treatment. Kondoudis was not injured, but was arrested for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving under the influence.
ReAnne Palmer – Rend Lake College Public Information
New testing dates have been scheduled for the Rend Lake College Medical Assistant program to give students the chance to complete applications for entrance into the program’s Fall 2017 semester. Applications are due Friday, July 14.
The Medical Assistant entrance exam, called the Psychological Service Bureau (PSB), is a required part of the application process. The test costs $30 and is due at the time of registration, which must be done in person at the Testing Center, located in the Administration Building.
Testing dates have been set for the following times: 1 p.m. Thursday, June 22; 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 27; and 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 12.
Students must bring photo identification for admission to the test. The PSB is a five-part, computerized, timed test. Paper applications for the program will be available in the Allied Health Division or Testing Center for students to complete.
After graduation, medical assistants are prepared to work in medical offices, clinics, and other outpatient facilities doing a number of tasks, including maintaining appointment schedules and medical records, billing, recording vital signs, obtaining medical histories, and drawing blood.
RLC’s Associate in Applied Science degree requires two years, or four semesters, of study. The Occupational Certificate option is 36 credit hours, or two semesters. All general education courses are required for those who want to complete the associate degree program.
Medical assistants are projected to have much faster than average job growth by 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, with more than 138,900 jobs coming into the market in the next seven years, a 23 percent increase. Medical assistants have an average pay of $31,540. After successful completion of the program at RLC, students can sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants examination.
For more information about the Medical Assistant program, visit online at www.rlc.edu or contact Nina Goloubeva, Program Director, at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1766. For questions about the PSB test, contact Beth Stevens in the Academic Advisement Center at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1266.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/9/donald-trump-calls-james-comey-leaker-claims-vindi/
WASHINGTON, DC –(Sally Persons, The Washington Times. Please click on the link above to read the full story, and other stories. Here is an excerpt below.)
President Trump said Friday he was felt vindicated after “leaker” James B. Comey, the former FBI director, testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee testimony the day before.
“Despite so many false statements and lies, total and complete vindication…and WOW, Comey is a leaker!” Mr. Trump tweeted.
http://dailyegyptian.com/69910/showcase/budget-impasse-leads-temporary-university-museum-closure/
CARBONDALE, IL – (Cory Ray, Daily Egyptian.) Please click on the link to read the full story. Here is an excerpt.)
Interim Chancellor Brad Colwell announced Thursday the University Museum will close indefinitely on July 1.
Colwell said the closure is a result of the nearly two year state budget impasse.
Museum staff will be reduced to one person who will maintain the current collections, which will remain a part of the museum.
UPDATE FROM YESTERDAY
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/35618386/man-extricated-from-vehicle-after-crash-in-franklin-co-il
Picture submitted to W3D radio by a listener on the scene.
WEST FRANKFORT, IL (Joshua Murray, KFVS -TV. Please click on the link above for the full story. Here is an excerpt below.)
A truck pulling a camper trailer rolled over on I-57 near West Frankfort, Illinois on Thursday, June 8.
Charles W. Sparks, 86, of Fairview Heights, Illinois, was driving a truck pulling a camper when he tried to pass another vehicle. Sparks’ tires dropped off of the left side of the road and when he brought the vehicle back onto the road he lost control.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 521, Counties of Jefferson, Franklin, Hamilton, Wayne, Perry, White, Williamson and Washington and State of Illinois (the “Board”) will hold a special meeting of the Board on the 1 3th day of June, 7, at 12:00 0’clock P.M., at the Rend Lake College Administration Building Conference Room. 468 North Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, Illinois.
The Agenda for the Meeting is as follows:
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
Ill. Transfer of Specialist — Accounts Receivable to Specialist — Financial Aid
IV. Resolution providing for the issue of approximately $5,000,000 Taxable General Obligation Community College Bonds, Series 2017A, for the purpose of paying claims against the District, providing for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds, and authorizing the execution of a Bond Purchase Agreement with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, in connection with the sale of said bonds.
V. Adjournment 
DATED the 8th day of June, 2017.
Eric Black
Secretary, Board of Trustees,
Community College District No. 521, Counties
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Financial CHOICE Act:
“The Financial CHOICE Act is a jobs bill,” said Rep. Bost. “The overreach of Dodd-Frank has allowed the big banks to get bigger while small businesses have been unable to get the loans they need to succeed. The Financial CHOICE Act includes numerous strongly bipartisan provisions to eliminate unnecessary regulations in order to provide small businesses and entrepreneurs greater freedom to innovate, grow their businesses, and create jobs in our communities. The legislation also ends ‘too big to fail’ taxpayer-funded bailouts of Wall Street and imposes the toughest penalties in history for financial fraud.”
http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/dc/cashews-recalled-for-potential-presence-of-glass-pieces/446599130
(WUSA-TV Washington D.C. Please click on the link above for the full story. Here is an excerpt.)
WASHINGTON (WUSA9) – Two lots of 8 oz. canisters of Southern Grove Cashew Halves and Pieces with Sea Salt were voluntarily recalled by Star Snacks Co. due to potential presence of glass pieces.
The recall was put in place after the company received reports of glass found in the product from consumers. To date, there have not been any reported injuries. All potentially impacted product has been removed from stores.
The product was distributed to ALDI stores in Missouri and Illinois.
WEST FRANKFORT, IL – On Wednesday Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) held his first Satellite office hours at the West Frankfort Public Library. As a token of his appreciation, Rep. Severin presented Library Director Pam Sevenski with a copy 2017-2018 Legislative Blue Book, the Bicentennial edition, for those interested in learning more about the 100th General Assembly.
Dave Severin presenting the Blue Book to West Frankfort library staff.
“It was great getting the chance to talk with constituents at the satellite office hours in West Frankfort,” Rep. Severin said. “I know my office in Marion is not convenient for everyone, so satellite office hours are a good way to listen to the concerns of people across the district.”
Rep. Severin will be holding satellite office hours throughout the summer, with the next one being held at Crab Orchard Public Library (20012 Crab Orchard Rd, Marion, IL 62959) on June 20th from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm.
