Franklin County Sheriffs Report, 7/21/17

July 22, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Press Release from Donald Jones, Franklin County Sheriff

7-15-17 at 8:05 am Deputies investigated a complaint alleging the unlawful violation of an order of protection that occurred in Akin. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Robert R. Garcia Age 53 of Zeigler for the violation.
7-17-17 at 2:23 pm Deputies responded to a two vehicle crash on Forest Baptist Church Road at the intersection with Hill City Road. A 2008 Dodge Caliber was south bound on Hill City Road and failed to yield the right of way to an east bound G.M.C. Acadia driven by Kaylee M. Porter Age 21 of West Frankfort who fled the scene on foot prior to the arrival of law enforcement. There were no injuries and Porter will be charged with leaving the scene of a property damage crash as well as failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash.

7-19-17 a 15 year old male juvenile has been arrested for the burglary of the May 16th 2017 S.l. Shooter Supply burglary in rural West Frankfort. A 17 year old male juvenile has already been charged. The recent arrested male is being held in the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center. At least one more arrest is anticipated.

7-20-17 at 11:36 am Deputies arrested Jordan P. Crotser Age 32 of Thompsonville for a burglary and theft that had been reported on July 7th . The incident occurred in rural Thompsonville. The investigation is ongoing and this subject is believed to have committed several other thefts. Some of the property has been recovered and more charges are anticipated.

7-20-17 at 9:47 pm Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in rural Thompsonville. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Dalton L. Lenard Age 23 of Thompsonville for domestic battery.

WARRANTS

7-8-17 Mark W. Stelle Age 30 of Poplar Bluff Missouri. Failure to appear on domestic battery.
7-8-17 Harli R. Rhine Age 24 of Benton. Possession of methamphetamine and violation of an order of protection.
7-10-17 Johnny A. Jackson Age 49 of Zeigler. Failure to appear for retail theft.
7-15-17 Charles L. Ramsey Age 27 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear on a drug case.
7-15-17 Angela R. Rohan Age 23 of Zeigler. Failure to appear on traffic charges.
7-15-17 Garret E. Essary Age 44 of Benton. Failure to appear on felony D.U.I.
7-17-17 Jaryan D. Brock-Brantley Age 28 of Opdyke. Violation of felony probation.
7-17-17 Todd M. Taylor Age 35 of Desoto. Failure to appear on traffic charges.
7-18-17 Ashley A. Beck Age 31 of Herrin. Failure to appear on traffic charges.
7-20-17 Derek L. Ethridge Age 22 of St. Peters Mo. Failure to appear on D.U.I.
7-20-17 Derrick D. Jackson Age 34 of West Frankfort. Failure to appear on traffic charges.
7-21-17 Joni R. Williams Age 32 of Royalton. Failure to appear for criminal trespass.
The public is reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Sheriff Don Jones

Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News

Akin Grade School special board meeting

July 22, 2017 By Leave a Comment

PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given by the Board of Education of Akin Community Consolidated School District No. 91, in the County of Franklin, State of Illinois, that a special meeting of the board of education has been called by President Dennis Clark.

Notice is further hereby given that said meeting will be held at 6:00 P.M. on the 24th day of JULY, 2017 at Akin Community Consolidated School District No. 91.

Dated this 22nd day of JULY, 2017 Board of Education of Akin Community Consolidated School District No. 91, in the County of Franklin, State of Illinois.

BECKY CLARK
SECRETARY
BOARD OF EDUCATION
AKIN COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 91

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL:
KELLY CLARK-BALLIET, SUPERINTENDENT/PRINCIPAL
AKIN GRADE SCHOOL
627-2180

Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News

Marion Kroger now open

July 22, 2017 By Leave a Comment

by Steve Dunford

MARION, IL – Marion Kroger was evacuated around 2:30 p.m. this afternoon after a bomb threat was made against the store.

A bomb detection K-9 was brought to the scene, and there was no trace of any explosives back in the store, which reopened around 6:20 p.m.

Please follow the website for more updates on this story.

Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News

Rauner talks school funding, staff shake-up and Madigan

July 21, 2017 By Leave a Comment

http://www.wsiltv.com/story/35936364/rauner-talks-school-funding-staff-shake-up-and-madigan

CARTERVILLE, IL (WSIL-TV’s Brandon Richard has a lengthy sit down interview with Governor Bruce Rauner.  Click the link above for the full story and video of the interview.)

Here are the topics of the interview

  • School funding fight
  • Relationship with the “King of Illinois”
  • Staffing shake up
  • Republican Support for the budget
Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News, Slider

Heat advisory remains in effect until Sunday Evening….Highs in the 80’s next week

July 21, 2017 By Leave a Comment

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Paducah KY

…Hazardous levels of heat and humidity to continue through
Sunday…

.A large upper level high will be slow to break down through the
weekend, resulting in persistent heat and humidity.

…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY…

* TIMING…Today through Sunday evening.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES…Peak heat indices will range from 105 to 110
degrees today and Saturday. On Sunday, anticipated thunderstorm
activity should limit heat indices to between 100 and 105. In
addition, overnight lows will be only in the mid 70s.

* IMPACTS…The combination of hot temperatures and high
humidity will lead to an increased risk of heat-related illness.
The very young, the elderly, those without air conditioning,
and those participating in strenuous outdoor activities will be
the most susceptible. Also, car interiors will reach lethal
temperatures in a matter of minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is
expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity
will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are
possible. Drink plenty of fluids…stay in an air-conditioned
room…stay out of the sun…and check up on relatives and
neighbors.

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY

.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight

A Heat Advisory remains in effect today. Peak heat index values
from 105 to 110 degrees will be likely most areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Saturday through Thursday

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for Saturday and Sunday. Peak
heat index values will range from 105 to 110 degrees Saturday, and
100 to 105 degrees Sunday.

There is an on and off chance of thunderstorms from Saturday night
through the middle of next week. Lightning, locally heavy rain and
gusty winds will be the main hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

Detailed Forecast

weather.gov |

Today
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 110. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light west southwest wind.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Filed Under: Breaking News, Franklin Co. News, Slider

TFBC youth give their testimony after returning from World Changers

July 20, 2017 By Leave a Comment

The youth and directors from TFBC that attended World Changers in Huntington. TOP ROW – Cade Dixon, John Dixon Jacob Dixon, Kevin Smith, Gavin Gaylor, Mitchell Kerley, Seth Clark. BOTTOM ROW: Renee Anderson Bailey Clem, Olivia Kerley, Kenlee Smith, Chole Mays, Emma Dixon, Makenzie Crisel. NOT PICTURED: Macy Clem, Ava Isaacs, Austin Lunde, Jared Emberton.

by Steve Dunford

THOMPSONVILLE, IL –  To top off the day of the first Sunday of their renovated sanctuary, the youth group of Thompsonville First Baptist Church shared their experiences of going on their annual World Changers trip.  They went to Huntington, WV this year.

Mitchell Kerley, working on the wheelchair ramp at the job site he was assigned to. He is a recent FCHS graduate. (Marshall University Parthenon photo)

Huntington is the home to Marshall University.  The town is known for having high drug use.  The city leads the nation in drug overdoses per capita.

The week got off to a sad note, as Youth Director Renee Anderson lost her mother-in-law.  Other than one kid getting sick, the rest of the week was event free.

Most of the group was assigned to build wheelchair ramps for the elderly of the city.  The crews were able to interact with the homeowners and share the Gospel with them.

One thing that was impressive was they had some free time on Wednesday.  The group chose to help out in a block party sponsored by the city of Hunnington.  One man was led to the Lord at the block party by some TFBC youth.

Emma Dixon sharing a passage of scripture and Bailey Clem will lead in prayer at The Gathering, which is a worship service at the end of each day at World Changers

I had each student listed.  I am afraid I would miss some details.  Of the group there were three high schools represented.  There were athletes, cheerleaders, one young man for his stance at his graduation, was on Fox News.

The adult leaders stressed the boldness of the youth in sharing the Gospel.

Every kid that spoke had a zeal and love for the Lord.  The group will be going to Puerto Rico.

This group needs to be commended for taking the Great Commission to another part of the nation.

 

Filed Under: Benton News, Featured, Slider, Thompsonville News, West Frankfort News

Zeigler High School “Purple Tornadoes”

July 20, 2017 By Leave a Comment

 

ZEIGLER, IL  –  (Illinois High School Glory Days.  Please click on the link above. Here is an excerpt below.)

The School system in Zeigler is documented at http://www.zeigleril.com/pages/schools.htm.  Zeigler began a school system soon after its first houses were built.  As Zeigler grew and prospered so did the educational facilities.  The first school house was the “Block School”,  In the 1920s the school pictured abovewas built.  This served the children until the 1960s when the building was demolished and a new building was erected.  The grade school pictured below was used for the high school for a bout three years until the new building was finished.
The year was 1962 when the towns of Zeigler and Royalton agreed to consolidate
their efforts.  The Zeigler-Royalton School District was established ending the solo efforts of the two towns.  If you would like to add any information regarding Zeigler High School please e-mail us at eganann@sbcglobal.net. 
Filed Under: Featured, Royalton News, Zeigler News

Information about the heat…updated list of cooling centers

July 20, 2017 By Leave a Comment

by Steve Dunford

The Heat Advisory is still in effect until Sunday.  I would not be surprised if the National Weather Service ups it to an Excessive Heat Warning.  The NWS in St. Louis has had one for two days.

Here are some area temperatures and heat indexes across the region

  • Mt. Vernon 96 degrees/heat index 109
  • Marion 95 degrees/ heat index 103
  • Carbondale 93 degrees/ heat index 103

Here is an updated list of cooling centers across the county:

Benton:

City Hall

Fire Department

Township Community Building

West Frankfort:

Police Department

Sesser:

City Hall – Please use the police department entrance.

Christopher:

First Baptist Church will be having the lunch program between 11am till 1pm.  Kids 18 and under ear free.  Adults it is $3.00

 

Filed Under: Benton News, Breaking News, Christopher News, Franklin Co. News, Sesser News, West Frankfort News

Ranger attacked by pack of dogs

July 20, 2017 By Leave a Comment

http://www.bentoneveningnews.com/news/20170719/ranger-attacked-by-pack-of-dogs

BENTON, IL –  (Rick Hayes, Benton News.  Please click on the link for the full story.  Here is an excerpt below.)

Less than a week on the job, the Benton Police Department’s new canine, Ranger, sustained injuries when he was attacked by a pack of dogs at his handler’s residence.

According to initial reports, Ranger was undergoing training with his handler, Officer Mark Wilkey, late Sunday night when the attack occurred.

About four dogs owned by Wilkey’s neighbor in the Hill City area turned on Ranger in an unprovoked attack, according to Chief of Police Kyle Melvin. The attack took place around 10 p.m., according to Thad Snell, Franklin County animal control supervisor, who responded to the incident

 

Filed Under: Benton News, Breaking News, Slider

Boil Water order for parts of SW Benton

July 20, 2017 By Leave a Comment

*BOIL WATER ORDER*
The Benton Water Department would like to alert customers of a boil water advisory for the following areas:
All of Enterprise Street
All of Lamberson Street
South Stotlar Street from Webster Street south
All of Elizabeth Street
And any other customer without water. The boil water order is in effect until otherwise noted.
We apologize for any inconvenience!

Filed Under: Benton News
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