Day: February 25, 2022
Farmington wrestler Jennings places 6th in 113
By Weekly Post Staff Reports CHAMPAIGN – Farmington sophomore Keygan Jennings earned a sixth-place medal Friday in the Class 1A 113-pound weight class at the Illinois Individual State Tournament at the State Farm Center. Jennings, who received a fire-trucks escort back into Farmington, is the second wrestling medalist in Farmers history, joining Broc Shymansky, who was sixth in 2018-19 at 220 pounds. Jennings (44-4) went 2-3 at state, winning his first match over Sophie Bowers of Vandalia, 15-0. He then beat Wyatt Goosens of Erie, 9-0 to reach the semifinals. That’s where he ran into eventual state champion Anthony Ruzic (26-0)…
Of judicial weasels, Jeanne’s gems & Salty
Rambling through central Illinois, pondering squirrel pups. • • • Well, I’m not sure of the legal term for what the 4th District Court of Appeals did in the wee hours last Thursday. But I’d say “weaseling out” adequately describes the court’s non-decision on the temporary restraining order issued by Sangamon County Circuit Judge Raylene Grischow, a Toulon native who definitely did not weasel out when she was faced with a difficult decision. The appeals court basically passed the buck, though Justice Lisa Holder White did note they should have ruled on whether Gov. Pritzker’s executive orders were proper. Now,…
The Prairie News public record for Feb. 25, 2022
NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Traffic citations & Ordinance violations 2-10 – Joshua A. Hurley – Unlicensed, driving 15-20 mph above limit, mufflers and operating an uninsured vehicle. Felonies & Misdemeanors 2-2 – Criminal Felony – Heather M. Riley – Possession of methamphetamine and possession of a controlled substance. Incidents & Accidents Stark County 2-15 – Kevin D. Kull, 41, Neponset, was arrested for driving on a revoked license. He was also cited for illegal transport of adult use cannabis, and for driving without insurance. He…
