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Colt World Series Returns to Marion Friday
MARION – The excitement is building as PONY Baseball’s Colt World Series makes its grand return to Marion, bringing together some of the finest 16U baseball talent from around the globe. This year’s competition promises to be a thrilling showcase of skill, teamwork, and international camaraderie, featuring 10 exceptional teams. Representing local pride and global diversity, the lineup includes two regional teams, four national teams, and four international teams hailing from Nicaragua, the Czech Republic, Mexico, and Japan.
Ample Sweet Corn Crop Expected Despite Challenges
Some farmers believe Illinois is on pace for a good sweet corn season as harvest begins in some areas. –Photo by Catrina Rawson of FarmWeek. As consumers look to add fresh sweet corn to their summer meals, a couple of Illinois producers say conditions have been right for a good crop this season.
Deja vu? Canadian wildfire affects being felt in Central Illinois
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Canadian wildfires are burning thousands of miles away, but the affects are starting to be felt here in Central Illinois. Air quality is getting worse from the smoke, and some people may want to be careful over the next few days. Last year, you could feel the smoke in the air […]
FBI Warning Illinois Residents about the Danger of ‘Jugging’
It's important to always be aware of your surroundings and that's never been more important than it is now in our modern era. The FBI is warning Illinois residents about a rise in incidents involving 'jugging'. It's much more dangerous and common than it sounds. It was just reported a...
Important News for Illinois Low Income Families Receiving TANF Payments
Illinois has set a precedent now that all child support payments collected for families receiving or having received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) will now be directly passed on to them without state deductions. Child Support Changes in Illinois Now in Effect. This landmark policy was effective as of...
Franklin County Man Sentenced to Prison for Producing Counterfeit U.S. Currency
EAST ST. LOUIS – A federal district judge has sentenced a Christopher man to 24 months in prison after he admitted to printing counterfeit money. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois, 38-year-old Michael A. Eskew pleaded guilty to one count of manufacture of counterfeit obligations of the U.S., one count of possession of counterfeit obligations of the U.S., and one count of possessing digital image of U.S. currency for counterfeiting.
Cora and Jesse – Vanduser, MO Couple
A baby girl was born in Jackson County, Illinois, probably in the Degognia Township, on this day 130 years ago. I am going to attempt to tell the life story of that girl today. Cora Emma Schuerenberg was born on July 25, 1894, the daughter of Gottfried and Emma (Engert)...
Wanted man arrested in Lone Oak
LONE OAK, Ky. (KBSI) – A wanted man was arrested after sheriff’s deputies saw him driving in the Lone Oak area on July 24. Jason Chapman, 47 of Paducah faces charges of possession of a controlled substance – 1st degree/1st offense – methamphetamine Class D felony, drug paraphernalia – buy/possess – Class A misdemeanor and possession of open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle prohibited violation. Arrest warrants were also served.
Potential Harris VP Pick Hits JD Vance With Blistering Trump Title
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) used an iconic “Austin Powers” character to explain why former President Donald Trump selected Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) as his running mate earlier this month. “He’s the Donald Trump Mini-Me,” Pritzker told CNN’s Jake Tapper on Wednesday. Pritzker — who...
Several arrested during recent drug investigations in McCracken County
The McCracken County Sheriff's Office has made several arrest in connection with drug investigations over the past week in McCracken County. On July 16th detectives stopped a vehicle on South 6th Street in Paducah. Detectives allegedly found small quantities of Methamphetamine, synthetic Marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. A passenger in the vehicle, 33-year-old Joshua Luna, was charged in connection with the drugs.
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