Extreme cold on the way ……snow on Martin Luther King’s Birthday

January 13, 2018 By Leave a Comment
The National Weather service has not issued totals yet for this next winter storm.  Most media outlets in Southern Illinois are calling for 1-2″ or 1-3″.  This is mainly going to be a Monday morning event

Hazardous Weather Outlook

.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight

Wind chill readings will hover near zero over southern Illinois
and northern portions of southeast Missouri early this morning.

Road conditions will remain slick and hazardous in many areas this
morning. Numerous roads are still not plowed. This is especially
true for secondary and back roads that are less traveled. Some
improvement is possible this afternoon.

Wind chills will drop below zero over much of the region late this
evening, but as winds diminish overnight, the air temperature is
likely to drop below zero in snow and ice covered areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Sunday through Friday

A burst of accumulating snow is expected as a storm system and
Arctic cold front dive southeast through the region Monday into
Monday night.

Wind chills will fall into the 5 below zero to 15 below zero
range Monday night, and into the zero to 10 below zero range
Tuesday night.

Seven Day Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. North wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 3. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -4. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 22. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
M.L.King Day
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 31. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 19. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 35. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Filed Under: Breaking News, Featured, Franklin Co. News

Sonic Coming to Benton

January 11, 2018 By Leave a Comment

BENTON – “I’m excited to announce that we have a real-estate sales contract in our possession,” said Benton Finance Commissioner Dennis Miller at last Monday’s Benton City Council Meeting.

“This is for the sale of the old City Hall. This sale was executed on January 2, and we have an agreed purchase price of $176,000 and this is being purchased by S.A. Dewitt L.P. also known as Sonic, so we are in the process of working on the title work.” The building had previously been offered at public auction at a price of $296,000.

Miller made a motion to approve the sales contract which was approved by a unanimous 5-0 vote.
Please click on the link for the full story from the Benton Gazette.
Here is more information from WISH 98.9-FM
Filed Under: Benton News, Breaking News, Featured, Franklin Co. News

Devils move to 5-0 in the BDC West, defeat Goreville 64-48

January 10, 2018 By Leave a Comment

SESSER –  The Sesser-Valier Red Devils outscored their opponents 24-11 in the fourth quarter to take a nice 64-48 victory from the Goreville Blackcats.

The Devils put four players on the night in double figures as Lukas Gunter led the way with 18 points, Tyler Winchester 13, Preston Launius and Joshua Gunter had ten points each on the night for Sesser-Valier.

Braden Webb led the way for the Blackcats with 14 and Landon Albright added 10.  Post player Tanner Dunn did not play for Goreville, as he was out with the flu.

Sesser Valier improves to (10-5)(5-0) on the season and will make the short trip to Z-R Friday night, before heading into the BIT.

Goreville (11-4)(2-2) will host the Christopher Bearcats on Friday night before facing the Carbondale Terriers in the first Round of the Superman Classic.

Jared Curry is supposed to return to the Bearcat lineup of Friday night.

Link to Les Winkler’s story from The Southern Illinoisan

http://thesouthern.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/boys-basketball-sesser-valier-gets-past-goreville/article_e4846de1-2a3b-5932-ae3a-926ecf0335d1.html#tracking-source=home-top-stories

Link to Jack Bullock’s story from A Baseline View

http://abaselineview.com/index.html

Link to current Black Diamond Standings

http://abaselineview.com/abvstandings.html

 

Filed Under: Featured, High School Sports, Sesser News, Sesser-Valier High School Sports, Sports, Valier News

Johnston City man arrested on a string of Mt. Vernon burglaries Friday night

January 9, 2018 By Leave a Comment

MT. VERNON – On Friday, January 5th, 2018, at 2141 hours, officers from the Mt. Vernon Police Department responded to the Dollar Tree, 4511 Broadway, for a report of an attempted burglary. Employees reported that a white male subject had entered the office area of the store and attempted to break into the safe. The offender was confronted by an employee and ran from the store.

At 2207 hours, officers responded to Time Square Liquor West, 206 South 42nd Street, for a report of an attempted armed robbery where a handgun was displayed. The offender, who matched the description of the offender from the Dollar Tree attempted burglary, fled the scene without taking anything from the store.

Callie Buchannan

At 2223 hours, officers responded to the Wal-mart Supercenter, 110 Davidson Drive. An employee of the Dollar Tree reported seeing the offender from their attempted burglary at the Wal-Mart store. Officers responded to Wal-mart and made contact with the suspect, 26-year-old Callie J.L. Buchanan of Johnston City. During the investigation, officers were able to identify Buchanan as the offender in the Attempted Burglary at the Dollar Store and offender for the Attempted Armed Robbery of Time Square Liquor. Additionally, Buchanan was found to have stolen property from the Wal-mart Store.

Detectives from the Mt. Vernon Police Department were called in to assist with the investigation. Detectives obtained a search warrant for a vehicle that Buchanan possessed and located property used during the commission of the crimes.

Buchanan has been incarcerated in the Jefferson County Justice Center on charges of Burglary, Aggravated Armed Robbery and Felony Retail Theft with bond to be set.

Buchanan is considered innocent until proven guilty in court.

Here is some surveillance video provided to WSIL-TV in which the clerk at Times Square Liquors chased Buchanan  out of the store with a knife.

http://www.wsiltv.com/story/37219548/jefferson-county-cashier-chases-armed-crook-out-of-store

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

WSIL UNSUNG HERO: 10-year-old raises money for families in need

January 8, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Lilyanne Cooksey (WSIL-TV)

WEST FRANKFORT – The holiday’s may be over, but one Franklin County girl is already making plans for the next Christmas. For the past two-years, 10-year-old Lilyanne Cooksey has helped give presents to families in need. Lily was determined to earn her money, not have it given to her.

They say, grandma’s house is where memories are made.

“It’s pretty fun because it’s Grandma,” said Lily. The kitchen is where Lily spent most of her days leading up to Christmas.

Please click on the link below from Evie Allen of WSIL-TV.

http://www.wsiltv.com/story/37214703/unsung-hero-10-year-old-raises-money-for-families-in-need

Filed Under: Featured, Franklin Co. News, West Frankfort News

ILLINOIS LEGENDS: Zeigler, Illinois – A Breath Away From Being the Nation’s Capitol

January 7, 2018 By Leave a Comment

ZEIGLER – Nestled away in the rolling hills of the Franklin County area of southern Illinois lays the forgotten town that in 1904 was only a breath away from being the nation’s capitol. It was here that in 1901 a Chicago multi-millionaire named Levi Zeigler Leiter, and his son Joseph brought the family fortune and began building a small empire. After buying 8000 acres of land, Joseph began sinking the coal mine that would become the original headquarters for the nationally known Zeigler Coal Company. 

Arial shot of Zeigler (Legends of America photo)

Leiter was so sure that his mine would be the largest and the most modern, he used champagne instead of water to mix the cornerstone concrete with. For good measure he threw in a couple expensive diamond rings and his gold watch into the mix. Engraved in the cornerstone was the date of 2004, because Leiter claimed his mine modernization would be a hundred years ahead of its time.

Please click on the link below from  Raymond D. Null of Legends of America. 

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/il-zeigler.html

Filed Under: Featured, Franklin Co. News, Royalton News, Zeigler News

Tyra Buss cementing legacy in IU women’s basketball program

January 7, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Tyra Buss hit the national landscape in January 2010 by finishing second in a 12- and 13-year-old Punt, Pass and Kick competition at the site of the AFC championship in San Diego. Her legend and legacy has only continued to grow in stature through the years.

Featured in Sports Illustrated’s “Faces in the Crowd” in the magazine’s Feb. 28, 2011 edition, she drew the attention of people in her hometown back in 2003. From an early age, it was obvious that Buss was something special, perhaps rivaling Archie Dees as the best athlete to ever come out of Mount Carmel, Illinois.

Please click to read the full story from Gordon Engleheart of the Evansville Courier and Press.

http://www.courierpress.com/story/sports/2018/01/04/buss-cementing-legacy-indiana-university-womens-basketball-program/998226001/

Filed Under: College Sports, Featured, Sports

Carbondale man killed in car vs. semi crash on I-57

January 7, 2018 By Leave a Comment

BENTON –  A Carbondale man was killed in a crash Saturday night on I-57.

Please click on the link for preliminary information from Brandon Richard of WSIL-TV.  More information will be added as it becomes available.

http://www.wsiltv.com/story/37210082/carbondale-man-killed-in-semi-vs-car-crash-on-i-57

 

 

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

IDNR Reminding Anglers of the Importance of Safety When Ice Fishing

January 7, 2018 By Leave a Comment

 

Being prepared could save your life

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources graphic.

SPRINGFIELD, IL – As the temperatures drop in Illinois, those who enjoy year-round fishing may start heading to their favorite location to participate in ice fishing.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding anglers that heading to their favorite frozen fishing holes does come with risks this time of year.

“The IDNR cannot stress enough the importance of safety when ice fishing.  Ice fishing can be a great and fun time, but can change into a dangerous situation in just seconds.  Being prepared and ready for anything can save your life,” said IDNR Conservation Police Chief Rafael Gutierrez.

Those planning to ice fish should stay off of ice that is less than 4 inches thick.  It is recommended anglers carry a rope or floatation device with them to help assist if someone falls through the ice.  Wearing a life jacket/personal floatation device (PFD) is always recommended when fishing offshore, including when ice fishing.

For additional information on ways to make your next ice fishing trip a fun and safe one, visit the “I Fish Illinois” website at

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

Rangers edge Patriots

January 6, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Benton improves to 13-2, 4-0 in SIRR Ohio, with 59-56 victory

BENTON – For head coach Ron Winemiller and his 2017-18 Benton Rangers, the beginning of the season has been one of the surprises in southern Illinois boy’s basketball.

After graduating most of what turned out to be a record-breaking 31-3 squad from a year ago which produced the first ever SIRR Ohio Division championship in the programs’ history, this squads’ expectations weren’t nearly as high heading into this campaign months later.

Please click on the link for the full story from Jack Bullock of A Baseline View.

http://abaselineview.com/abvmassacbenton.html

Filed Under: Benton High School Sports, Featured, High School Sports, Sports
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