Month: May 2023

Rambling through central Illinois, getting angrier with raccoons every day. • • • Food served in Oak Hill has been an on-and-off mainstay for generations. It’s on again.Russ and Janice Nash of Elmwood now own the Oak Hill tavern that has fed many over the years. They reopened a month ago for a trial run and, with things now in order, the grand opening of One More @ Oak Hill is Saturday from noon until closing. “We wanted to get everything going well before we had an official grand opening,” said Russ, who retired from Hein Construction five years ago….

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Traffic citations &Ordinance violations 5-23 – Ryan C. Hodges – Driving 21-25 mph above limit.5-23 – Caleb S. Beach – Driving 15-20 mph above limit.5-27 – Mikayla M. Crandell – Driving 21-25 mph above limit.5-28 – Charles R. McCool – Speeding 35+ mph over limit.5-27 – Michael J. Kelly – Speeding 26-34 mph over limit. Misdemeanors &Felonies 5-26 – Criminal misdemeanor – Ian J. Potter – Criminal damage to property and criminal trespass to residence.Incidents & Accidents5-14 – A possible battery…

Brimfield baseball coach fired By NICK VLAHOSFor The Weekly Post BRIMFIELD – Nobody in authority has said much publicly about Brandon Porter’s job status as Brimfield-Elmwood high school baseball coach. But the looks on the faces of his players and the tears in their eyes might have said it all.During a special meeting May 24, the Brimfield School Board approved extracurricular coaching assignments for the 2023-24 academic year. All four high school baseball jobs, including varsity coach, were listed as “TBA.” Also listed that way were two junior-high positions; Porter has been head coach there, too. From all indications, Porter no…

By JEFF LAMPEFor The Weekly Post CHARLESTON – Isaiah Hill was tired and even a little frustrated heading into his final event of a long Saturday at the Class 1A state track meet. By the time the 1,600-meter race had ended, Hill was no longer angry and – even more surprising – no longer weary. “I was actually more tired going into the race than after it,” Hill said. “Because the finish really pumped me up.” Running sixth heading into the final lap, Hill sprinted past five foes to finish second in 4:19.93 – a personal record and E-B school record….

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Fire destroys garagein Princeville • PRINCEVILLE – Fire destroyed a residential garage in Princeville and caused more than $25,000 in overall damage, according to authorities. A Peoria County Sheriff’s Office deputy noticed smoke emanating about 12:15 a.m. May 25 from the detached garage at 215 W. Main St. Not long thereafter, flames engulfed it. At least eight people inside the nearby residence evacuated. The homeowner said he was tending to an automobile in his driveway when he turned on the headlights…

By NICK VLAHOSFor The Prairie News PEORIA – For years in Stark County, Jason Musselman led a double life, according to criminal prosecutors and his victims. They said he damaged dozens of other lives in the process. As a result, Mussleman will be kept behind bars for what will likely be most of his remaining life.During a hearing Wednesday morning in U.S. District Court, Judge James Shadid sentenced Musselman to 35 years in federal prison. Late last year, the 35-year-old Toulon resident pleaded guilty to three felony child-pornography charges. A one-time pillar of the community, Musselman received a 25-year sentence for production…

By NICK VLAHOSFor The Weekly Post PRINCEVILLE – A white automobile parked earlier this week in Stacy Mueller’s driveway sported a window sticker that stated “LOVE.” Replacing the “O” was a silhouette of what appeared to be a dog or cat.What Peoria County law-enforcement officials accuse the Princeville dog groomer of doing might be considered the opposite of adoration. Mueller, 41, was arrested May 11 and booked in the Peoria County Jail on 12 felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals. According to court records, Mueller posted $750 bond the following day. Her arraignment is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. June 8….

Stark County’s Johnston qualifies in four events after missing last year By JEFF LAMPEFor The Prairie News FARMINGTON – In the immediate aftermath of her 400-meter sectional race on May 10, Lindley Johnston was unhappy. Frustrated. But not heartbroken. No, that was last year when a foot injury kept the Stark County track and field phenom from even trying to qualify for the state meet. “It absolutely broke her heart that the foot wouldn’t hold up for her last year,” Stark County Coach Clint Terwilliger said. “So this has been on her mind since last May. I can guarantee you that.” Evidently…

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Traffic citations &Ordinance violations 5-2 – Mark R. Hammerich – Failure to reduce speed.5-11 – James F. Burt – Driving 15-20 mph above limit.5-9 – Ashley N. Bankes – Driving 15-20 mph above limit.5-14 – Candy A. Taylor – Operating an uninsured vehicle.5-14 – Serena M. Black – Driving 15-20 mph above limit.5-15 – Alexander W. Clawson – Operating an uninsured vehicle.5-14 – Kayla M. Damer – Operating an uninsured vehicle.5-15 – Cristal Morales-Garcia – Operating an uninsured vehicle.5-6 – Christie…

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Police reports • PRINCEVILLE – A man was transported to a Peoria hospital following a two-vehicle accident south of Princeville. About 8:30 a.m. May 3, Chance W. Pulley of Princeville was driving a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu south on Princeville-Jubilee Road at Legion Hall Road when it rear-ended a stopped 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. Its driver was Stephanie N. Murphy of Princeville, a Peoria County Sheriff’s Office report stated. Pulley said a deer distracted him and he didn’t see Murphy’s vehicle had stopped….