Lady Devils run record to 15-0 with win over Christopher

January 3, 2018 By Leave a Comment

By Jim Muir

The Sesser-Valier-Waltonville Lady Devils ran their record to 15-0 Tuesday night with a lopsided 71-35 victory over Christopher in Black Diamond Conference West action.

Sisters Sami and Jaice McCowen combined for 33 points and eight 3-pointers in the victory. Sami McCowen, a junior, netted 22 points, hitting five treys while younger sister Jaice, a sophomore, added 11 points and three 3-pointers. In all, the Lady Devils hit 11 3-pointers in the contest.

S-V-W jumped out to a 19-7 first quarter lead and then outscored the Lady Bearcats 23-12 in the second frame to coast to a commanding 42-19 halftime advantage.

S-V-W Coach Rick Metcalf had high praise for the McCowen sisters and their offensive showing.

“They really got us out of the gate offensively,” said the longtime coach. “We shot the ball extremely well as a team.”

Metcalf said Sami McCowen continues to improve in all aspects of the game.

“She (Sami) is one of the top point guards in the Southern Illinois,” said Metcalf. “She is getting better every game, and she is just a junior.”

Rounding out the scoring for the Lady Red Devils, Paige Tucker and Peyton Wilderman had eight points each, Brooke Wilderman added five points, Carlie Page and Jaycee Garner scored four points each, Jada Hale added three points and Ella Zahm, Adrianna Fedderke and Hannah Miller all scored two points each.

The Lady Bearcats were led in scoring by Jayla Williams with nine points, followed by Courtney Hoppers and Andrea Miller with six points each. Rounding out the scoring Kassie O’Bryan had four points, Lauren Kent added three points, Khortnee Kerkemeyer, Shianne Dejear and Savannah Sherman had two points and Carly Freehill added one point.

The Lady Bearcats are back in action on Thursday January 4 when they will host Zeigler-Royalton in a BDC match while the Lady Red Devils will travel to Vienna on the same night.

 

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: Sesser News, Sports

Tigers continue winning ways

January 3, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Darge comes up “large” with double-double; Thompsonville tops Galatia

Thanks to Jack Bullock for letting me link this.  I was able to sit back and watch two long time rivals get together last night.

Here is a link to the story from “ABV Jack.”

http://abaselineview.com/abvgalatiathompsonville.html

 

Filed Under: Featured, High School Sports, Sports, Thompsonville High School Sports, Thompsonville News

Scattered flurries today…below zero wind chill tonight……wintry mix early Sunday morning

January 3, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Hazardous Weather Outlook

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern
Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast
Missouri.

.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight

Wind chill readings will fall to between zero and 10 below late
tonight into Thursday morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Thursday through Tuesday

There is some potential for a brief, light wintry mix of
precipitation across the region Sunday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.

Seven day forecast

Today
Scattered flurries before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -6. North northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -6. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -1. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Light north northeast wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 28. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday
A chance of rain, freezing rain, and sleet before 9am, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 8 to 10 mph.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West northwest wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News

Zeigler may not be able to recoup all the money allegedly stolen by former treasurer

January 3, 2018 By Leave a Comment

The FBI raiding Ziegler City Treasurer Ryan Thorpe’s home in August. Photo Taken by William McPerson of the West Frankfort Gazette.

ZEIGLER –   Months after the FBI raided Zeigler City Hall and city treasurer Ryan Thorpe was indicted for embezzling funds from the city, Zeigler Mayor Dennis Mitchell said the city may not be getting all the money back.

After the story broke in October that Thorpe was charged in federal court with stealing $315,890.94 from the city between Jan. 1, 2013, and Aug. 31, 2017, Mitchell said he was confident the city would recoup the damages, with its insurance policies that cover crime and with the bond taken out on Thorpe every year.

Thorpe pleaded not guilty to the charges against him and is scheduled for a federal jury trial at 9 a.m. Feb. 26.

The following was an excerpt taken from a story by Isaac Smith of the Southern Illinoisan.

http://thesouthern.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/zeigler-may-not-be-able-to-recoup-all-the-money/article_6eaf40c5-c909-5964-ac95-e90df454aaec.html

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

Early voting begins on Feb. 21

January 2, 2018 By Leave a Comment

SPRINGFIELD – Holidays are over, and the focus now turns to the March 20th, 2018 party primaries.

Party candidates for statewide offices such as governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state treasurer and state comptroller will be on the Republican and Democrat Parties’ ballots. Congressional candidates as well as state representative and many state senator hopefuls will be asking for voters’ support to be the candidates that face the opposing party’s candidate in the General Election on November 6, 2018.

Parties will also be electing their political party officials.

The first day for early primary voting is only 50 days away – on February 21.

Filed Under: Featured, Franklin Co. News

New state troopers take to the highways

January 2, 2018 By Leave a Comment

 

Trooper Richard Stanley

DU QUOIN – The Illinois State Police District 13 wishes to welcome Trooper Richard Stanley. Trooper Stanley is a 5 year veteran of Mount Vernon Police Department. He recently graduated the Illinois State Police Academy from Cadet Class 126 where he served as class president. After completing the 25 weeks of training at the Academy, he has now begun a 14 week Field Training Program in District 13.

We also wish to congratulate Troopers Ronald Brooks and Zachary Brooks for their placement in Illinois State Police District 21 Ashkum upon graduation from Cadet Class 126. Trooper Ronald Brooks received a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Southern Illinois University, and served three years as a police officer/detective for the Murphysboro Police Department. (Pictured second.) Trooper Zachary Brooks received a Bachelor’s Degree in Administration of Justice from Southern Illinois University, served three years as a police officer for the Murphysboro Police Department, and also served two years as a conservation officer for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. (Pictured third.)

Cadet Class 126 graduated December 22, 2017. Please join us in welcoming these Troopers to their new assignments and in wishing them a safe career in public service!!

Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News

Terry K. Little – Benton, IL

January 2, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Terry K. Little, 57, of Benton, born October 30, 1960 in Carlinville, IL., passed away at 7:52 a.m., on Monday, January 1, 2018, at his residence.

Mr. Little was a self employed handy man.  Terry was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He enjoyed music, watching comedies and going fishing.

Terry is preceded in death by his parents, G. Dewey and Shirley V. (Morgan) Little; brothers and sisters, Beverley (Ralph) Roach, Jamie Little, Lyndal Little, Loretta Little, Tonia Stromatt, Mac Little, Blaine Little and Judy Dewar.

Surviving are his wife, Juanita Little; children, Tyler (Joshua) Little-Rogers, Erin (John Kaufman) Seddon, Wesley (Vicki) Sargent, Michelle Eubanks, Amos (Jamie Carney) Beasley, Melissa Beasley; grandchildren, Emilia Seddon, Kaylee Beasley, Imn Beasley, Aiden Beasley, Brayden Beasley, Grace Beasley, Brett Eubanks, Mariah Eubanks, Sebastian Barnfield, Austin Barnfield, Matthew Woods, Rybka Sargent, Amber Sargent; sisters and brothers, Carol Jasper, Tammy (Jeff) Sander, Janet (Glenn) Lohmann, Lance (Debbie) Little, and Kim “Joe” Little; also surviving many other family members.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

Per his wishes cremation was held.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pate Funeral Home in care of funeral expenses.

Online condolences may be made at www.patefh.com

Filed Under: Franklin Co. News, Obituaries

Wind chill advisory remains in effect until noon tomorrow…..wintry mix in the forecast Sunday

January 1, 2018 By Leave a Comment

 

…WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY…

A Wind Chill Advisory REMAINS IN EFFECT until noon CST Tuesday.

* WHAT…Lowest wind chill readings tonight will be near 10
below zero. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite on
exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* WHERE…All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN…Through noon Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

Hazardous Weather Outlook

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern
Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast
Missouri.

.DAY ONE…This Afternoon and Tonight

Wind chill readings tonight will drop to around 10 below zero.
Please see the wind chill advisory product for more details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Tuesday through Sunday

Wind chills early Tuesday will be near 10 below zero. Wind chill
readings will fall to between zero and 10 below late Wednesday
night into Thursday morning.

There is some potential for a wintry mix of precipitation to
develop on Sunday. The wintry precipitation could be enough to
produce hazardous conditions. It is too early to speculate on
precipitation amounts.

Seven Day Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around -1. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -1. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 10. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 17. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind 8 to 11 mph.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West southwest wind around 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

 

Filed Under: Franklin Co. News

Unemployment Rate Drops in All Metro Areas for Sixth Consecutive Month

January 1, 2018 By Leave a Comment

CHICAGO-Unemployment rates decreased over-the-year in November in all of Illinois’s metropolitan areas, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). Data also show nonfarm jobs increased in ten of the metropolitan areas and decreased in four.

“It is encouraging that job growth was reported in ten of the fourteen metro areas,” said IDES Director Jeff Mays. “More than 30,000 of those jobs were created in the Chicago Metro area, so we need continued stronger growth statewide.”

Illinois businesses added jobs in ten metro areas, with the largest increases in: Kankakee (+2.6 percent, +1,200), Lake/Kenosha (+2.4 percent, +9,800), and the Quad Cities (+1.6 percent, +3,000). Total nonfarm jobs in the Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights Metro Division increased (+0.6 percent or +20,900). Illinois businesses lost jobs in four metro areas, with the largest losses in: Danville (-1.7 percent, -500), Champaign (-0.6 percent, -700), and Decatur (-0.6 percent, -300).

Please click on the link for the full article and statitstics from the Illinois Department of Employment Security

https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx?ReleaseID=15216

 

Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News

Norah Jane Gariepy – Benton, IL

January 1, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Norah Jane Gariepy, “Miss Jane”, 78, of Benton IL, passed away at 11:25 p.m., on  December 30, 2017, at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, KY.

She was born on July 18, 1939, to Stanley and Geneva (Williams) Pemberton. Norah Jane married Robert Dean Gariepy on June 22, 1963. They lived their 54 years of married life in Benton, IL.

Norah Jane was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She took pride in her children and grandchildren. She supported them in sports, extra curricular activities, and life.

Norah Jane started her career at Lincoln Grade School as a first grade teacher after graduating from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Her passion for education lead her to help start the EMH Program at Benton Consolidated High School.

Miss Jane was the owner and operator of Miss Jane’s Jack and Jill Nursery School. She was very loving and had a passion for helping build children’s learning foundations for future success. Her motto was “Education begins with love.” Norah Jane always loved seeing prior students, hearing of their success, and watching them grow into fine adults.

Norah Jane is survived by her loving husband Robert, two daughters, Lisa Gariepy of Benton, IL and Suzanne (Michael) McGuire of Benton, IL; one son, Stephen (Cathy Creed) Gariepy of Murphysboro, IL; several grandchildren, Rachel Miller of St. Louis, MO, Madison McGuire of Champaign, IL, Everett Gariepy of Murphysboro, IL, Landyn McGuire of Benton, IL,  Andrea Miller of Benton, IL,  and Haighdyn McGuire of Benton, IL; one sister, Diann (Robert) Keith of Benton, IL; and one sister-in-law, Kindra Pemberton of Macedonia, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Geneva  Pemberton, and one brother, John Pemberton.

Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St. Benton, IL.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, from  5:00 p.m. to  8:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., at the Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL, with the Reverend Kurt Sanders, officiating.

Burial will take place following services at Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton, IL.

Memorials may be made to the Benton Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.

Filed Under: Benton News, Franklin Co. News, Obituaries
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