Allendale man charged with aggravated cruelty to animals
An Allendale man, James T Bobbitt 42, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated cruelty after a dog died in a residence with no running water or food. Two living dogs were surrendered. one was euthanized for aggression. Other local arrests included Cameron W. Jones and John P. Davis on traffic and warrant charges, and Richard Leon Shoemaker with an unattended crash and alcohol charge.
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Allendale
Derek Morgan
Wabash County
James T Bobbitt
Wabash County Animal Shelter
Cameron W. Jones
Mt. Carmel
John P. Davis
Jones
Davis
Lawrence County
Disaster declaration sought to aid flooded Illinois farmers
USDA Illinois offices collect damage reports as flood waters affect crops. Illinois saw its wettest June on record with warnings along the Illinois River. Field data show more than half of soybeans and 44 percent of corn in poor to fair condition. A federal disaster declaration could unlock loans and emergency funding for farmers.
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Springfield, Ill
USDA
Illinois
Scherrie Giamanco
Farm Service Agency
Springfield
State Journal-Register
Giamanco
FSA
Illinois River
Illinois clarifies concealed carry rules in new amendments
DeKalb Illinois to clarify ambiguities in the state's concealed carry law focusing on privacy mental health and policing. The changes address permit application procedures review of personal records and appeals for a mild developmental disability while requiring holders to notify officers and secure weapons when asked by first responders. More than 120000 residents held permits and nearly 1.9 million had FOID cards.
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Dekalb, Ill
Illinois
DeKalb
Daily Chronicle
House
Senate
Beer tent dispute heads to showdown at Champaign County Fair
The Champaign County chapter of Disabled American Veterans urges a boycott of the fair’s beer tent, which it has run as a fundraiser, claiming the fair board seeks a larger share of proceeds. DAV Commander Marty Poling says picketing will occur to pressure attendance. fair board president Mike Kobel says the DAV is within its rights to picket.
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Urbana, Ill
Champaign County
Chapter of
Disabled American Veterans
DAV
Fair Board
Marty Poling
News-Gazette
Champaign
Mike Kobel
Antique Tractor Pull at Wabash County Fair
Allen Broster of Wabash County prepares for his turn at the antique tractor pull Tuesday at the fair. He recalls wanting to enter since childhood while his father believed it was too costly.
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Allen Broster
Wabash County
Ride tickets available for Ag Days in Mount Carmel
Advance sales end Friday for Ag Days ride tickets in Mount Carmel. Tickets cost four dollars for three rides and are sold at the Wabash County Chamber Office.
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Mount Carmel
Wabash County
Obituary Joseph F. Peter, 95, Mount Carmel resident
Joseph F. Peter, 95, of Mount Carmel, died July 21, 2015, at Oakview Heights Continuous Care & Rehab. Arrangements are pending at Keepes Funeral Home. Online condolences available at KeepesFuneralHome.com as details are released.
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Mount Carmel
Joseph F. Peter
Oakview Heights
Keepes Funeral Home
Peter
KeepesFuneralHome
Greek style burger and honey BBQ meat loaf trial
A blogger shares a week of meals from ground beef to meat loaf and pasta, trying a Greek inspired burger with feta and olives, then a honey BBQ meat loaf. A cheap honey fails mid prep but the honey is replaced, and the dishes still turn out well with adaptions and praise for the hubby’s effort.
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