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White County Sheriff Investigates Possible Attempted Child Abduction

CARMI – The White County Sheriff’s Office was notified about a possible attempted child abduction in Enfield Thursday morning. Sheriff Doug Maier says he and Sgt. Craig Poole arrived at a home located at 119 Mulberry Street in Enfield just before 11:30. They learned from two boys, ages 7 and 9, that a red van

McLeansboro Police Extending Current Alternative Transportation Permits

19JulyBarry

MCLEANSBORO – The McLeansboro Police Department says due to anticipated changes with the Alternative Transportation Permits in the City of McLeansboro, all current permits are being extended. According to a post on the McLeansboro Police Department’s Facebook page, the police department will not be renewing permits until after the Aug. 13, 2019 city council meeting.

McLeansboro Police Report

19JulyBarry

MCLEANSBORO – The following information was released by McLeansboro Police Chief John Taylor on Friday, July 19, 2019. On Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at around 9 a.m., the McLeansboro Police Department responded to the 500 Block of East Randolph Street for a disorderly person. Chief Taylor received a signed complaint for disorderly conduct for a

SkyWest Pitches Proposal to Offer Flights from Marion to Chicago O’Hare

19JulyBarry

MARION – Representatives from SkyWest Airlines were in Marion Thursday afternoon where they presented their air service proposal for service to Chicago O’Hare from Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois to the Airport Board and those interested in SkyWest and what it’s offering for travelers in our area. Dan Belmont, manager of network planning for SkyWest,

MT. VERNON MAN SENTENCED FOR WILLIAMSON COUNTY DRUG OFFENSE

18JulyBarry

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – A Mt. Vernon man has been sentenced to 140 months in prison on a federal methamphetamine violation. U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft said Wednesday that earlier this year 51-year-old Leonard M. “Lenny” Falcone pleaded guilty to a one-count indictment charging conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Evidence at the plea and sentencing hearings established

Two Teens Facing Multiple Burglary Charges in Jefferson County

18JulyBarry

MT. VERNON – Mt. Vernon and Jefferson County authorities arrested two men Tuesday in connection with burglaries in the area. According to Mt. Vernon Police, over the last week and a half, their detectives have been investigating burglaries in the area along with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department Detective Division. During the investigations, detectives were

Mt. Vernon Man Accused of Brother’s Murder to Claim Self-defense at Trial Next Week

18JulyBarry

MT. VERNON – The attorney for a 37-year-old Mt. Vernon man charged with shooting his brother to death last year confirmed Tuesday that they will argue self-defense at the trial scheduled to begin next week. Both defense and prosecution in the case against Matthew Sloan confirmed they’re prepared to go to trial next week, with

Informational Meeting Regarding Efforts to Split Illinois into Two States Saturday in Mt. Vernon

17JulyBarry

MT. VERNON – The group “New Illinois” will be holding an informational meeting in Mt. Vernon Saturday to outline their efforts to separate Illinois into two states. New Illinois’ Chairperson G.H. Merritt will be speaking about the group along with three other speakers, including State Representative Brad Halbrook, about the effort to split the state

Jury Finds Mt. Vernon Man Guilty of Stabbing at Bluford Legion

17JulyBarry

MT. VERNON – A Jefferson County jury has found a 45-year-old Mt. Vernon man guilty of two counts armed violence stemming from an incident last year at the Bluford American Legion that sent another man to the hospital with a stab wound to the neck. Robbie E. “Shady” Hayes was found guilty of two counts

Christopher Man Facing Charges Including Forgery in Franklin County

17JulyBarry

BENTON – Franklin County State’s Attorney Evan Owens says a Christopher man was charged with forgery and unlawful possession of a look-a-like substance with the intent to distribute in Franklin County Tuesday. Bond for Michael Eskew has been set at $30,000. Owens says both charges against Eskew are Class 3 felonies. The case is set