The Prairie News public record for 7-30-21

Traffic citations & Ordinance violations 7-11 – Kristopher J. Kyarsgaard – Driving 21-25 mph above limit. 7-14 – Felicia M. Potter – Operating an uninsured vehicle. 7-24 – Wade A. Hunt – Driving 21-25 mph above limit. 7-24 – Brooke L. Everette – Speeding 35+ mph over limit. 7-25 – Preston L. Nanninga – Unlicensed and headlight violation.. Incidents & Accidents Stark County 7-6 – A deer-related accident occurred on Route 40 near the intersection of 1750N. The driver involved was Chad M. Cade, 26, of Lacon, No injuries were reported. Damages were estimated at over $1,500. 7-17 – A…

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The Weekly Post public record for 7-29-21

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Scuffle leaves Brimfield man, officer with injuries BRIMFIELD – Four people wound up with injuries on June 29 stemming from an incident at a Brimfield residence, according to a Peoria County Sheriff’s report. Police were called to the scene and were signalled to go inside by a man outside of the residence. While entering, an officer saw Sean A. Eeten, 45, exiting the residence. When the officer attempted to engage with Eeten, Eeten walked away and tried to enter a vehicle,…

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Mask wearing to be optional, for now, at most local schools

By JEFF LAMPE For The Weekly Post Back to school preparations include a unique twist this summer. In addition to shopping for shoes, clothes and books, many parents have been attending school board meetings in numbers seldom seen. Usual crowds of 5-10 people ballooned to nearly 100 in some cases in the past month. The reason for all the sudden school board interest? To get the lowdown on rules regarding COVID-19, specifically in regard to wearing of masks for the 2021-22 school year. So far, three local districts – Farmington, Brimfield and Elmwood – passed plans that make mask wearing optional or…

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