Day: September 27, 2023

Kewanee woman diesin Toulon-area crash TOULON – On Sept. 23, the Stark County Sheriff’s Office investigated a motor vehicle fatality on Wallace Highway at 1:54 a.m. Kimberly A. Shoen, 33, of Kewanee, was the driver who was pronounced dead at the scene. It appears hoen ran off the road on the west side and hit a tree. Deputy William Dorn, the Toulon Fire Company and Stark County Ambulance assisted at the scene. The accident remains under investigation. Traffic citations &Ordinance violation 9-13 – Lewis L. Huber – Driving 15-20 mph above limit.9-14 – Andon M. Shafer – Suspended registration, uninsured…

By JEFF LAMPEFor The Weekly Post PRINCEVILLE – Tied at halftime last Friday, playoff hopes were likely hanging in the balance for the Princeville and Monmouth United football teams. But after yielding 20 points in the first half, Princeville’s defense took control in a 36-20 victory that gives the Princes (3-2, 3-1 LincolnLand small division) breathing room in the quest for five wins and a postseason berth. “At halftime we made a couple of adjustments and the defense really responded,” Princeville Coach Jon Carruthers said. “The kids came out and got some big hits and stops and it grew from there.”…

Farmers hit long passes to beat E-B By NICK VLAHOSFor The Weekly Post FARMINGTON – Jack Gronewold wasn’t going to let another long pass slip just out of his reach. Not with Elmwood-Brimfield poised for an upset victory. On fourth-down-and-3 with 6:26 remaining in the game, the Farmington sophomore connected with quarterback Lane Wheelwright for an 84-yard touchdown play. It gave the Farmers a lasting lead in a 30-26 football victory Sept. 22. “He just dropped it right in my bucket and I caught it,” Gronewold said. “It’s amazing. I’ve never felt anything like that before.” The victory over its Route…

CUBA – Tanner Wake of Elmwood shot an even-par round of 72 to win the ICAC Conference golf tournament Sept. 19 at Wee-Ma-Tuk Hills Country Club. Wake finished seven strokes ahead of the runner-up in a busy final week of the regular season that also saw him shoot 77 to place seventh at the Sept. 23 Canton Boiler Invite at Wee-Ma-Tuk and win as medalist Sept. 21 at Lake Bracken with a 39. Boys golfers headed into regional action on Wednesday, while the girls tee off in the regionals Thursday. Also at the ICAC, Cade Farquer of ROWVA-Williamsfield was fourth after…

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Police Reports• ELMWOOD – Someone has been stealing signs in and near Elmwood that advertise a Yates City-area landscaping business, according to authorities. Signs for Johnston Landscaping were reported missing about 9:30 a.m. Sept. 15 from the 800 block of W. Main St. in Elmwood and at Illinois Routes 8 and 78 north of the city. The business owner estimated the signs were worth about $600, according to an Elmwood Police Department report. The thefts began in June 2022, the business owner stated. He has erected…