Reckless homicide suspect set for Franklin County court appearance
Mathew Bacon, 22, of West Frankfort, faces reckless homicide and multiple DUI counts for the Nov 11, 2001 death of Howard Willis. He will attend a final pre trial hearing in Franklin County Circuit Court before a Sept 3 jury trial. Willis died after being struck while delivering newspapers. Bacon had a high blood alcohol level and his license was suspended multiple times. he remains free on $25,000 bond.
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Police report: Multiple serious injuries in I 57 crash near Mounds City
Annie Brown 27 of Mounds City drove south on I 57 and veered into the median after possibly dozing. Six people were injured, including 7 month old Marquice Giden who was airlifted to St Francis Medical Center. others treated at Union County Hospital. No charges yet.
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Franklin County 4-H Fair Celebrates Century of Youth Learning
The Franklin County 4-H Fair drew 200 plus youths for a week of clothing shows public speaking and livestock exhibits. University of Illinois director Janine Newbury says the event builds life skills through responsibility leadership and teamwork as 4-H marks Illinois 4-H centennial. Stetson Bauman 10 plans to buy a dirt bike with auction proceeds after selling a 250 pound barrow while water balloon fights and horse shows highlight a busy concluding week.
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Bend Lake College
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Stetson Bauman
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Blood Drive Planned at John A. Logan College
The American Red Cross will host blood drives at John A. Logan College in Carterville. Activities run Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the conference center and Thursday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the east lobby. Donors should bring ID such as a Red Cross donor card or a driver’s license.
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Carterville
John A. Logan College
American Red Cross
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