Day: October 9, 2024
The Prairie News public record for 10-11-24
NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Traffic Citations9-11 – Marguerite I. Ashwood – Suspended registration.9-14 – Jennifer L. Moody – Uninsured vehicle, expired registration, failure to yield on private drive and improper traffic lane usage.9-14 – Amanda L. Hight – No valid registration.9-24 – Hannah L. Houchin – No valid registration.9-25 – Reeve L. Winkler – Disregard stop sign.9-25 – Marselle A. Dunn – Driving 11-14 mph above limit.10-1 – Braden M. Clark – No valid registration, uninsured vehicle and seatbelt required.10-3 – Amy Frank – Uninsured vehicle and no valid registration.10-4…
Farmington, E-B win last-second thrillers
By JEFF LAMPEFor The Weekly Post FARMINGTON – Some games you just survive. Last Friday was one of those for the Farmington football team, which found itself in a 14-point hole against Macomb before touching the ball on offense.From there, the Farmers did just enough right to hand the Bombers a first loss, 26-20, in overtime. The victory gives No. 2-ranked Farmington (6-0, 5-0) a firm grip on first place in the LincolnLand Conference large division headed into Friday’s crossover game against resurgent Annawan-Wethersfield.“I think there was a little hangover from the Elmwood game,” Farmington Coach Toby Vallas said in reference…
Williamsfield hires third treasurer in a year
By MOLLY RICHESONFor The Weekly Post WILLIAMSFIELD – The Williamsfield Village Board swore in its third treasurer in the past year at Monday’s meeting, welcoming April Bouchez. Bouchez, also a member of the Williamsfield School Board, replaces Linda Baker. She resigned from the job in September after eight months in the position. Baker was hired Jan. 6 to replace longtime Treasurer Mary Rice, who resigned three days earlier. Rice and Board President Robert Johnson differ regarding the circumstances. Rice said she was forced out of the job. Johnson said she resigned rather than learn the new computer systems. Baker summarized her…
The Weekly Post public record for 10-10-24
NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Police reports• BELLEVUE – A Farmington man was injured in a two-vehicle crash near the Peoria international airport. Gerold L. VanMiddlesworth was driving an eastbound 2013 Dodge Ram pickup truck about 6:15 a.m. Sept. 26 on Illinois Route 116 at Airport Road when his vehicle was struck by a 2020 Toyota Sienna driven by Zhu Xinguang of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., a Peoria County Sheriff’s Office report stated. Zhu was turning from westbound Route 116 to southbound Airport Road. VanMiddlesworth said he had a green light to…
