Bethel Grain bin fire causes little damage
A Thursday evening fire at Bethel Grain in Benton caused minimal damage and occupied Benton and Ewing Northern firefighters for about three hours. A slipped belt in a processing bin let grain buildup ignite, with a smoke-filled scene and no injuries. The plant has faced multiple fires over 18 months, prompting mechanical fixes before resuming full operation.
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Bethel
Benton
Bethel Grain
Benton Fire Department
Ewing Northern Fire Protection District
Mickey Marshall
Marshall
Kevin Ferrell
Three Pinckneyville men sentenced in burglary ring
Jacob Eisenhauer James Morris and Joe Wright pleaded guilty to residential burglary in Pinckneyville and Washington County. Each received six year prison terms with day for day credit plus time in Perry County Jail. Restitution hearings set 60 to 90 days after release.
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Pinckneyville
Jacob J. Eisenhauer
Mountain Lion Road
James A. Morris
Joe
Wright
Morris
Judy Brand
Chipmunk Road
Eisenhauer
Richard Brand
Perry County
Washington County
Scott
Jamie Juenger
Brian Trentman
Vandalism hits Trico School lawn in weekend damage
Police report extensive damage to the Trico High School grounds after a truck drove onto the lawn by the parking lot Friday night or Saturday. Wet ground created deep ruts and landscaping losses likely. Sheriff and school officials investigate possible alcohol involvement. no suspect identified.
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Campbell Hill
Trico
Trico High School
Ray Hill
Illinois 4
Hill
Jackson County Sheriff's Department
Logan Birthday Breakfast marks 176th birth anniversary
The 11th annual General John A. Logan Birthday Breakfast will run 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Murphysboro Middle School. Tickets cost 4 in advance 5 at the door and 2 for under 12 with meals and beverages listed. p Call 687-4388 for details.
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Murphysboro
John A. Logan
Murphysboro Middle School
Spruce St
Murphysboro Farm Fresh
Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce
Murphysboro American
Breading’s Shoes
Walnut St
Mike Jones
Museum Board
Ullin
Shawnee Community College Foundation
Mike Fitzgerald
Beth Honey
Murderer given 90 years for beating death of Caleb Sayles
In Perry County Illinois the court imposed a 90 year term on Brunkhorst for the death of eight year old Caleb Sayles after witnesses including his brother and mother testified. The defense plans appeals and argues the sentence exceeds the usual range for first degree murder with extended sentencing. The case also touches on a related Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Law amendment and subject to possible further proceedings.
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Brunkhorst
Wanda Brunkhorst
Mark Maclin
Gene Phillips
Caleb
Joshua Royster
Cory Easton
Belleville
Perry County
David Stanton
James Campanella
Easton
Curtis
Stanton
Murder charges alive in Tyree Cunningham death case
Testimony links Singletary and Cunningham to a crime theory tied to Tyree Cunningham’s death during a home invasion and armed robbery. Druid received six years in a plea, Smith awaits trial on lesser counts. Attorneys argue weaponsless roles and outdoor confinement may factor in autopsy findings. Separate trials requested as Judge Kimmell schedules motions. Washington faces federal crack cocaine charges being named a regional dealer.
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Singletary
Washington
Druid
Smith
Cunningham
Tyree Cunningham
Paul Christenson
Thomas Mansfield
Tyree
Christenson
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
E. Dan Kimmell
Jackson County
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