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In a brazen attempt to re-write history, President Barack Obama in a speech on Friday blamed “the politics of resentment and paranoia,” which he said had found a home in the Republican Party, for “wild conspiracy theories – like those surrounding Benghazi.”
Here’s a link to the editorial at Fox News.
Results from voting Tuesday showed once again that few things have more power in American politics than an endorsement from President Trump. Empirical evidence proves it.
Here’s a link to the editorial at FOX News.
A fatal hit-and-run crash in Franklin County early Saturday morning is still under investigation according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
Anybody with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 618-438-4841 or 618-439-9252.
Robert (Bob) Maurice Drennan passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Born on April 21, 1935, to Byford and Juandola (Dot) Drennan, Robert has two sisters Carole Lewis and Gloria Richardson, and one brother Wayne Drennan, all who survive.
Robert married his high school love, Frances Evelyn Kirk, on May 29, 1955, who survives. They have two children, Mark who married Susan Bond, and Anne who married Edward Hale, and one granddaughter Hallie Drennan, who married Randy Pollard.
Robert was a lifetime member and deacon at New Hope Freewill Baptist Church.
He farmed most of his life and also worked at General Radiator, the Mt. Vernon Police Department, and the Mt. Vernon Water Department. Through the years Robert was active in many Jefferson County programs. He also served on the Tri-County Electric board for 12 years. Robert was active in the Masonic Lodge, holding many positions over the years and obtaining the Certified Lodge Instructor.
Robert enjoyed traveling, fishing, hunting, and bird watching. He and Evelyn toured all of the North American states, with the exception of Hawaii, electing instead to return to Alaska by automobile. They also loved the Canadian Maritime Provinces.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the upcoming August 26th benefit for the family of Robert and McClain Lea. Donations can be made at the church.
A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 P.M. Sunday, August 5th at the New Hope Free Will Baptist Church with Bro. Craig Smith & Bro. Dale Burzynski officiating.
For more information or to sign the online guest register please visit www.johnstonfuneralhome.com
The early investigation into what caused a tour boat in Missouri to capsize Thursday, killing 17, has found that the vessel set out despite winds approaching hurricane force, according to a National Transportation Safety Board official.
Here’s a link to the story at FOX News.
As Illinois schools look to be more secure from threats, there are some tough realities that principals and superintendents have to embrace.
Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.
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John R. “Bob” Williams, 84, of Valier, IL, passed away on May 10, 2018.
He was born on March 21, 1934 in Macedonia, IL. He was a loving Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa. He was friendly and good natured. He always had a smile for everyone he met. He was funny and would do anything for anyone just to see them smile. He loved talking with people, he could talk for hours. He had so many great stories. He served the United States army in Germany for 21 months as a medic. He loved fishing, hunting, animals especially horses and dogs, camping, telling stories and spending time with his friends and family. He had numerous jobs in his life but the one he liked best was his Heating and Air Conditioning Business. He was preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Irene Williams, brother Eddie Williams and sister Sharon (Ron) Mabry. He is survived by his two children, Kevin Williams and Deb (Williams) Gabriel. Four grand-daughters, Christine (Lamone) Whitfield, Kaylee (Derek) Hillinger, Jordanna Marsh and Karissa Marsh. Two great-grandchildren Max Whitfield and Arya Scott. Several siblings: Charles (Janis) Williams, Carl (DeeAnn) Williams, Karen (Jim) Sanson, Brenda (Jim) Hewlett, Norma Bollinger, Linda (Ken) Aldridge and several nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family. Funeral services will be at Valier First Baptist Church on Friday May 18 at 4:00 PM with visitation from 2:00 PM until the time of the service. There will be a luncheon at the church immediately following the ceremony. Memorial fund is being set up with National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV).
Loyola University Chicago’s unexpected march to college basketball’s Final Four will have financial reverberations well beyond its urban lakeside campus. Nine other schools stand to make money off its Cinderella run
J.B Pritzker was the winner in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election defeating a crowded field of six candidates. He will face incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner in the November general election. Rauner won a close and bitter contest against state Rep. Jeanne Ives.
