Day: March 30, 2022

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Traffic citations & Ordinance violations 3-25 – Jimmy C. Robledo – Driving 15-20 mph above limit. 3-25 – Abigail K. Clapper – Driving 15-20 mph above limit. 3-25 – Steven A. Piquard – Driving 21-25 mph above limit. 3-25 – Dawn E. Tuley – Driving 15-20 mph above limit. 3-25 – Melissa A. Smith – Driving 15-20 mph above limit. 3-20 – Jessica E. Diaz – Driving 15-20 mph above limit. Felonies & Misdemeanors 3-16 – Criminal misdemeanor – Heather D….

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Death at elevator under investigation WILLIAMSFIELD – Knox County Sheriff’s Detective Sergeant Brad Davis said he is still involved in an investigation into the death of Harold R. Bell, 58, of Laura. Bell was at the Ag-Land FS Grain Elevator in Williamsfield when he died on March 16. Davis said he is awaiting a final autopsy report that includes toxicology results before he can finish his investigation. He anticipated a final report “within a few weeks.” Bell had worked at the…

By JEFF LAMPE For The Weekly Post ELMWOOD – After approving steps toward issuing $2.34 million of bonds for a long-awaited HVAC project in the elementary school, the Elmwood School Board heard a pitch for another much-discussed project at its Monday meeting. Board member Claude Keefer outlined his vision for a new 30×100 building that would adjoin the current 1,200-square-foot space allocated for Ag, Industrial Arts and trades education on the east side of the school complex. “This project has been on the radar for some time,” Keefer said. “The key is to get the kids enough hands-on to get them excited….