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Wind Advisory Issued for Listening Area until 7 Tonight

PADUCAH – The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a wind advisory that will be in effect until 7 tonight. Forecasters say the strongest winds are expected from mid-morning to late afternoon. Sustained winds will be out of the south to southwest near 30 mph and will gust to 45 to 55 mph at

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Report

14March

MT. VERNON – On Wednesday, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests. Twenty-seven-year-old Markeize Haynes of Mt. Vernon was arrested by Mt. Vernon Police Tuesday for driving on a revoked license. Eighteen-year-old Raikhell Crusby-Daniels of Mt. Vernon was arrested by Mt. Vernon Police Tuesday for unlawful use of weapons. Thirty-eight-year-old William Nabors of

McLeansboro City Council Gets Update on Water Tower Project at Tuesday’s Meeting

14March

MCLEANSBORO – The McLeansboro City Council heard from Rod Martin, an engineer with Shawnee Professional Services, concerning the city’s water tower project at Tuesday’s meeting. Martin provided the council with digital copies of all the water and sewer maps currently held by Shawnee from previous projects in the city and explained the current situation with

Carmi ISP Post Releases Activity, Enforcement Figures for February

14March

CARMI – Illinois State Police District 19 in Carmi has released activity and enforcement figures for the month of February. Troopers in District 19, which includes Wabash, Edwards, Wayne, White, Hamilton, Saline and Gallatin counties, recorded 947 incidents during the month. Enforcement activity consisted of 257 citations and 828 written warnings, including 116 speeding citations,

West Frankfort Approves One of Two TIF Agreements, Bank Property Donation at Tuesday’s Meeting

14March

WEST FRANKFORT – The West Frankfort City Council approved one of the two tax increment financing redevelopment agreements that were on the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting. According to City Clerk Angie Baker Deaton, the TIF agreement for Mike Ivy and Angie Kelly doing business as Quest Fitness was approved at $121,000 – a portion of

Harrisburg Police Blotter

13March

HARRISBURG – The following is the Harrisburg Police Blotter for March 5, 2019 through March 11, 2019. Chad Lambert, 42, was arrested for driving while license suspended and possession of a controlled substance. Timmy Roberts Jr., 22, was arrested for possession of converted registration and possession of methamphetamine. Sarah Bohnert, 29, was arrested for driving

Wind Advisory Issued for Listening Area, Burn Bans in Effect

13March

PADUCAH – The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for our listening area, which is in effect from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Winds are expected from the south at 15 to 20 mph and wind gusts up to 45 mph. Strong winds may blow down limbs, trees and power lines. Scattered

Three Recently Sentenced in Williamson County on Various Charges

13March

MARION – Williamson County State’s Attorney Brandon Zanotti released the following sentencing information to Q106 News Tuesday. A Carterville woman was sentenced on March 5 to three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for violating her terms of probation on a previous theft conviction in Williamson County. Williamson County State’s Attorney Brandon Zanotti says

Benton Candidates Forum Takes Place Saturday

13March

BENTON – Candidates for Benton Mayor and City Council will gather for a Candidates Forum Saturday night at 6:30 at the Kiwanis Hall on Hudelson Street in Benton. The forum is free and open to the public. Incumbent Fred Kondritz will face challenger Roy Simpkins in the mayor’s race. Nine people are running for four

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Report

13March

MT. VERNON – On Tuesday, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests to Withers Broadcasting/Dana Communications News: Twenty-year-old Randall Orlandini of West Frankfort was arrested by Mt. Vernon Police Monday for retail theft less than $300. Fifty-four-year-old Tammy Randall was arrested by Mt. Vernon Police Monday for domestic battery. Fifty-six-year-old Tina Phillips of