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Revenue Collected from Franklin County Real Estate Taxes Going to Pay Back Loan

BENTON – Franklin County is getting ready to pay back some of the loan it took out back in May to help boost the county’s finances during the state budget impasse. County Treasurer Keith Jones says almost $469,000 will be paid back thanks to funds collected from 2016 real estate taxes payable this year. Jones

CCHS Taking Nominations for First Responder Award

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CARBONDALE – Carbondale Community High School is accepting nominations for its First Responder Award. Every year, the school acknowledges the hard work and dedication of first responders throughout Jackson County at a home football game. The CCHS Game Committee is asking community members, families and supervisors to nominate first responders who go above and beyond the

Developer Sentenced to Prison for Bank Fraud in Connection with Carbondale Apartment Complex

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BENTON – A Champaign man was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Benton Wednesday to 1 year and 1 day in federal prison on his federal bank fraud conviction. According to U.S. Attorney Donald S. Boyce, 56-year-old Christopher E. Creek’s conviction resulted from his participation as a developer for the construction of an apartment complex

Severin Honors Farm City Days Committee with House Resolution

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BENTON – The Farm City Days Committee had a short presentation Wednesday night at the Franklin County Farm Bureau office presenting Melissa Lamczyk with Ag in the Classroom with a check for almost $4,500, proceeds raised from the June 10 Farm City Days held in Benton. State Rep. Dave Severin of Benton was on hand

Skimmers Found at Two Williamson County Convenience Stores

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MARION/CARTERVILLE – Marion Police say a skimmer was found inside a gas pump at Moto Mart on West Main Tuesday. A skimmer can steal your credit card information. It cannot be seen from outside the pump. Police says you should monitor your checking account and/or bank and credit card statements if you have recently purchased

Stevens Has Motions Hearing in Jefferson County Court

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MT. VERNON – An Energy man who faces charges for allegedly driving under the influence of cocaine had a motions hearing in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday. Twenty-five-year-old Cole Stevens is accused of killing 18-year-old Emma Caserotti of Mt. Vernon while allegedly driving under the influence of cocaine. Stevens faces a Class 2 Felony charge

MVTHS School Board Names Second Interim Superintendent

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MT. VERNON – Mt. Vernon Township High School’s Board of Education unanimously hired its second interim superintendent at a special board meeting Tuesday. Dr. Kelly Stewart joins Marilyn Holt as a part-time interim superintendent for District 201. Stewart was previously superintendent of Benton Consolidated High School until her retirement. Stewart will be paid a per

Two West Frankfort Men Arrested for Attempted Murder in Hardin County

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CAVE-IN-ROCK – Two West Frankfort men have been arrested in Hardin County on attempted murder charges after an incident Monday night. Twenty-four-year-old Joshua Mohring and 46-year-old Shawn Walton are charged with attempted murder and aggravated arson after an attack on a man named Andrew Nicklaus at his home near Cave-in-Rock. Nicklaus told responders the two

Young Girl Injured in Crash on I-64 in Jefferson County Passes Away

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MT. VERNON – A 9-year-old Evansville, Ind. girl involved in a traffic accident last Thursday on Interstate 64 near Mt. Vernon has died. Jaylee Stone was a passenger in a Honda SUV driven by her mother, 35-year-old Emily Stone. Stone’s vehicle reportedly ran through the median during a heavy rainstorm and collided with a semi

Illinois 14 to Close at McLeansboro Viaduct Thursday for Road Work

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McLEANSBORO – Illinois 14 in McLeansboro will be closed to traffic at the viaduct Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for milling of the roadway surface, weather permitting. You should seek other routes to your destination. You will also be able to use South Marshall Avenue to get back to the state highways. South