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Herrin Police Report

HERRIN – The following information was released by the Herrin Police Department on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Thomas E. Biggs II Age 36From: Herrin, ILArrested on 11-23-22 for obstructing identification. Trevor L. Owens Age 25From: Herrin, ILArrested on 11-25-22 for driving while suspended. Tracy L. Drew Age 53From: Herrin, ILArrested on 11-25-22 for driving while

Sesser Awarded USDA Grant to Rehab City Hall

6DecemberBarry Wright

SESSER – Sesser Mayor Jason Ashmore announced on the City of Sesser Facebook page Tuesday that Sesser has been awarded a $33,000 USDA Community Facilities grant to go towards rehabbing City Hall. Mayor Ashmore says City Hall is in desperate need of repairs including its roof, windows, HVAC system and more. The mayor thanked USDA

Relay for Life of Hamilton and Wayne Counties Announce 2023 Theme

6DecemberBarry Wright

MCLEANSBORO – The Relay for Life of Hamilton and Wayne Counties has announced its theme for next year’s Relay for Life. The theme will be “One Small Step Against Cancer, One Giant Leap for a Cure!” Next year’s Relay for Life is set for Saturday, June 3 from 5 to 10 p.m. on the Hamilton

Franklin County Sheriff’s Report

5DecemberBarry Wright

BENTON – The following information was released by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, December 5, 2022. 11-25-22 Brandon M. Vaughn age 30 of West Frankfort was ticketed for having an expired registration sticker.11-26-22 Roy E. Duke age 65 of West Frankfort was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.11-29-22 Madison

Three Du Quoin HS Students Named Congressional App Challenger Winners

2DecemberBarry Wright

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) Thursday announced the winners of the 2022 Congressional App Challenge, Samuel Vancil, Isla Calderon, and Najjar Khalil from Du Quoin High School. Launched in 2015, the competition is a nationwide event intended to engage students’ creativity and encourage their participation in STEM fields. The team’s app, DHS

Southern Illinois State Lawmakers React to Changes to SAFE-T Act

2DecemberBarry Wright

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – The following information was issued from our local state lawmakers Thursday regarding changes to the Illinois SAFE-T Act that goes into effect Jan. 1. State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) says the last minute attempt by House and Senate Democrats to fix the dangerous SAFE-T Act falls short of making badly needed changes.

Truck Strikes Overhead Supports on U.S. 45 ‘Brookport’ Bridge Forcing Brief Closure for Inspection Thursday

2DecemberBarry Wright

BROOKPORT/PADUCAH – Traffic is back to normal on the U.S. 45 Ohio River “Brookport” Bridge between Paducah and Brookport after it was shut down for just over an hour Thursday afternoon after Paducah-McCracken County 911 received reports that a truck hauling an excavator or other heavy equipment crossed the bridge, striking some of the steel

New Sheriffs Take Over in Franklin, White County

2DecemberBarry Wright

BENTON/CARMI – Franklin County and White County swore in new sheriffs Thursday. Jordan Weiss was sworn in as White County Sheriff in Carmi. Sheriff Weiss replaces Sheriff Randy Graves who retired Wednesday after serving the last 18 months as sheriff. Graves was with the sheriff’s office for 32 years. Kyle Bacon, who won last month’s

Diederich Sworn In as Williamson County Sheriff

2DecemberBarry Wright

MARION – Jeff Diederich was sworn in Thursday as Williamson County’s new Sheriff. The ceremony was held in the Williamson County Courthouse surrounded by family, friends, supporters, and representatives of State, County, and Municipal Law Enforcement Agencies. After the ceremony Sheriff Diederich stated, “It is an honor to serve the citizens of Williamson County as

Metropolis Police, Massac County State’s Attorney Send Out Scam Alert

1DecemberBarry Wright

METROPOLIS – The Metropolis Police Department and Massac County State’s Attorney Josh Stratemeyer would like to warn its residents of the latest attempt by criminals to scam you out of your money. The scam works like this. A business is contacted by somebody posing as an executive or boss of the company. They state that