Day: July 17, 2024

By NICK VLAHOS andJEFF LAMPEFor The Weekly Post The eerie sound of tornado sirens wailing Monday night were a precursor to high winds that left damage in their wake across the area. Storms felled trees, flooded roads and disrupted electricity service for thousands. Farmington was among the hardest-hit communities. Power poles on Main Street, Knox Road 2300 East and Industry Road were broken, according to the Fulton County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency. Power lines and tree branches also were felled, but no building damage or injuries were reported, Farmington Police Chief Chris Darsham said. According to the police chief, tornado sirens…

By JEFF LAMPEFor The Prairie News WYOMING – The Stark County School Board on Monday approved a plan to add vape detectors to restrooms in the Junior-Senio High School. Principal Megan McGann recommended adding vape detectors to reduce the number of incidents and increase student security. Heart Technologies will install the vape detectors for $35,083. The board also approved athletic/activity fees for the upcoming year. The cost is $60 per student and capped at $120 per family. The free and reduced fee will be $30 per student and $60 per family. Superintendent Brett Elliott reported that work on the new gym…

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Traffic Citations &Ordinance Violations 7-8 – Lakeshia D. Jones, 37, Kewanee, was fined for improper lane usage. The citation was issued after Jones reported to authorities that she had fallen asleep while driving on Illinois Route 91 north of Toulon and drove her vehicle into the ditch. 7-9 – Jaylon A. Reints, 19, Rock Falls, was cited for speeding 78 mph in a 55 zone, driving on a suspended registration and driving without vehicle insurance. His vehicle was impounded and he was issued a court date…

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Police reports • DAHINDA – A pool party in Dahinda resulted in a fistfight, followed by a local man’s arrest. According to a Knox County Sheriff’s Office report, 47-year-old Jason M. Scott encouraged women to take off the tops of their swimsuits during the party, which took place June 30 at a residence in the 1400 block of Wenona St. For unknown reasons, Scott became upset later and held a woman’s head under water until the two hosts, a man and a woman, intervened. After that,…