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MVPD Believes Second Round of Shots Related to Earlier Shooting of Chicago Man

MT. VERNON – A second round of gunfire was reported Monday night in the 500 block of South 17th Street in Mt. Vernon where a 21-year-old Chicago man had been shot earlier in the day. According to Mt. Vernon police, they were able to recover shell casings from the gunfire. No injuries were reported and

West Frankfort Man Faces Drug Charges after Traffic Stop in Benton

9JanuaryBarry

WEST FRANKFORT – A West Frankfort man was arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in the 400 block of Huddelson Street in Benton late Monday night. Benton Police say upon investigating, 26-year-old Timothy D. Schultz was arrested and charged for unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of cannabis. He was

Route 15 Bypass Spurs Late Discussion at First Mt. Vernon City Council Meeting of 2019

9JanuaryBarry

MT. VERNON – A new year does not necessarily mean all new issues for the Mt. Vernon City Council as the Route 15 Overpass Project was brought up again at the first meeting of 2019. The motion to direct the City Manager to create a resolution regarding prioritization of the project was made by Councilman

Potential Winter Weather System Expected Later This Week

9JanuaryBarry

PADUCAH – The National Weather Service in Paducah is currently monitoring a potential winter weather system expected later this week. According to Forecaster Ashley Ravenscraft, right now, it looks like the timing will be late Friday afternoon through Sunday morning as a storm system tracks east across the northern Gulf Coast states. While it is

Funeral Set for Equality Man Who Died in Weekend Mining Accident

8JanuaryBarry

EQUALITY – Funeral arrangements have been announced for an Equality man who died in a mining accident Saturday at Hamilton County Coal Mine #1 near Dahlgren. Visitation for 55-year-old John Ditterline will be held Wednesday from 3 p.m. until the time of the funeral at 6 p.m. at Vickery Funeral Chapel in Equality. According to

Severin Announces District Office Location Change

8JanuaryBarry

MARION – State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) announced this week that his district office in Marion is changing locations. Severin says the new 117th District office will be located in the Futiva Building on Halfway Road in Marion as of the New Year. Rep. Severin’s office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to

Mt. Vernon Police Investigating Monday Shooting

8JanuaryBarry

MT. VERNON – Mt. Vernon Police are investigating after a 21-year-old Chicago man was reportedly shot in the back Monday afternoon. Police say around 2, the victim went up to a home in the 500 block of 17th Street and told residents he had been shot in the back and needed medical help. The victim

Report of Drug Activity Lands Benton Man in Jail

8JanuaryBarry

BENTON – A Benton man is facing drug related charges after Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies along with the West City and Benton Police Departments received a tip regarding drug activity Sunday. Franklin County Sheriff David Bartoni says 50-year-old Randy L. Carter was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of methamphetamine with

Black Ice Causes Accidents Saturday in Franklin County

8JanuaryBarry

BENTON – Black ice was a factor in a few accidents in Franklin County Saturday morning. Franklin County Sheriff David Bartoni says around 12:30 a.m., Zachary W.M. Rock of Herrin was driving west on Illinois 149 when his vehicle skidded on black ice across the eastbound lane and struck a guardrail. Rock then spun back

Mt. Vernon Couple Behind Bars on Drug-related Charges

7JanuaryBarry

MT. VERNON – Two Mt. Vernon residents are in the Jefferson County Jail after the Mt. Vernon Police Department/Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department High Risk Team served a narcotics related search warrant on a North 6th Street home in Mt. Vernon Friday. The search warrant was the result of an investigation by the Mt. Vernon Police