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Community Meeting on Substance, Opioid Misuse Issues Tonight at Rend Lake

BENTON – As America works to solve the growing opioid crisis, Franklin County Sheriff Don Jones says everyone is going to have to work together to try to rehabilitate those who have been affected by opioids. He says it’s just not law enforcement’s responsibility to do this. Jones believes that the methamphetamine epidemic in Franklin

Marion Police Report for April 16-17

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MARION – Here is the Marion Police Report for April 16 and 17: Ravendo Kendrick, age 47, of Marion was arrested for Domestic Battery in the 1000 block of Halfway Road on April 17, 2018. Darek Stutz Jr., age 20, of Marion was arrested for Domestic Battery and Aggravated Battery in the 1600 block of

Saline County Sheriff’s Report for April 9-14

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HARRISBURG – The Saline County Sheriff’s Office made the following arrests from April 9 through the 14: On April 9: Joshua W. Hurst, age 36, of Harrisburg for Failure to Appear Driving on a Suspended License and a Failure to Appear warrant out of Williamson County. He remains in the Saline County Detention Center. On

Daytime Road Closures Begin Monday on IL 149 in Murphysboro

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MURPHYSBORO – Daytime road closures will start Monday on Illinois 149 at the Union Pacific Railroad west of Murphysboro, weather permitting. According to IDOT, the closures are necessary so that railroad crews can begin driving pilings for the new bridge. Work will take place during daytime hours only and is expected to last through Thursday,

Franklin County Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Gun Charge, Gets Prison Time

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MARION – A Franklin County man pled guilty Monday to one count of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon – a Class 3 felony – and was sentenced to three years in state prison. Williamson County State’s Attorney Brandon Zanotti says on March 24 of this year, 26-year-old Jeremy Upton was arrested for

St. John’s ‘Springtacular’ Happens April 28 in West Frankfort

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WEST FRANKFORT – St. John the Baptist Catholic School in West Frankfort will hold its annual “Springtacular” fundraiser on Saturday, April 28. It will run from 6 to 11 p.m. at the school on East Main Street in West Frankfort. Event spokesperson Kelly McCord says this is the primary fundraiser for Franklin County’s only private

Tree Care Workshop Set for Monday at Twin Oaks

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BENTON – You are invited to learn the latest in tree care during a tree care workshop set for Monday at Twin Oaks Lodge in Benton. The event will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Topics that will be covered include how a tree works and why that’s important, selecting the right tree for the

Carterville Man Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Teen Girl

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CARTERVILLE – A Carterville man was arrested Friday by Carterville Police on an outstanding warrant for aggravated criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual assault, unlawful restraint and domestic battery. Police say the charges against 25-year-old Billy J. Jeralds stem from a reported incident in Carterville involving a 15-year-old girl. Jeralds was taken into custody without incident

Marion Police Report

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MARION – Here is the Marion Police Report for April 13-16, 2018: Alisha Gerald, age 25, of Brooklyn, New York was arrested for Domestic Battery on April 13, 2018 in the area of East Union Street. Ashley Byrne, age 27, of Carterville was speeding in the area of West Main Street and 7th Street and

Herrin Police Department Arrest Report

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HERRIN – Here is the Herrin Police Department Arrest Report for the week of April 9, 2018: Kayla A. Sadler, Age 34 From: Herrin, IL Arrested on 04-09-2018 for Disorderly Conduct. Sadler was transported to the Williamson County Jail pending a court appearance before a judge. Darla D. Jeralds, Age 51 From: Cambria, IL Arrested