Day: June 15, 2020

Herrmann Farm’s history dates back to German ancestor in 1911 By Collin Fairfield EDELSTEIN – Most people know the Herrmann House on Illinois Route 90in Edelstein as the house with the red caboose. But the Herrmann name has been synonymous with agriculture for over 100 years. Dennis Herrmann (fourth generation) said, “It started with Gottlieb Herrmann born in 1865 in Germany. Gottlieb’s family decided to move to the United States to pursue better farm opportunities.” Gottlieb’s family settled in Leo, Ind. But when he was 17, Gottlieb’s father died, so the family moved to Morton. There Gottlieb got a chance…

Traffic citations & Ordinance violations 6-3-20 – Lance R. Fay – Driving 15-20 mph above limit. 6-5-20 – Lacey J. Hammons Driving 15-20 mph above limit. 6-5-20 – Matthew D. Seright Driving 21-25 mph above limit. 6-5-20 – Gavin A. Harris – Driving 21-25 mph above limit. 6-7-20 – Tommie Jo Durham Zentko – Driving 21-25 mph above limit. 6-6-20 – Angela C. Seitz – Loud mufflers. 6-6-20 – Angela C. Seitz Driving on a suspended license. Felonies & Misdemeanors 5-24-20 – DUI Traffic – Lawrence R. Self – Driving under the influence of alcohol; Driving under the influence of…

By JEFF LAMPE Weekly Post Staff Writer WILLIAMSFIELD – The Williamsfield School Board approved a draft plan for the resumption of school this fall in case students are able to return to the school building. The plan, modeled after one used by JEFFCO Public Schools in Golden, Colo., lays out possible schooling options – with an understanding that scenarios could change depending on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois. The plan would provide remote learning options for all students, but would also offer optional hybrid learning if the school building can be opened. Social distancing is a key…