Day: December 4, 2024

By JEFF LAMPEFor The Weekly Post ELMWOOD – Prep girls basketball has evolved into a rough-and-tumble sport, with physical play and plenty of fouls a feature of most games. This year’s Elmwood girls team appears to be well-suited for the rigors of that brand of basketball.Even after dropping a 43-27 decision to visiting Canton on Monday, the Lady Trojans (4-1) have started fast despite graduating three starters and learning a new system under first-year coach Kevin Faulkner.Deep, fast and physical, Elmwood capped a 4-0 record at its Thanksgiving tournament last Friday with a 49-38 win over Tremont. That followed a 42-40…

By NICK VLAHOSFor The Weekly Post KEWANEE – Five games into the season, Josh Fugitt is cautiously optimistic about his Elmwood boys basketball team. Elmwood finished 3-2 and placed third at the Wally Keller Invitational in Kewanee. The Trojans won the middle three games they played – 62-43 on Nov. 26 against Putnam County, 58-48 on Nov. 27 against host Wethersfield and 63-48 on Nov. 29 against Stark County. The bookends were a 50-37 loss Nov. 30 against Bureau Valley and an opening 55-28 loss Nov. 25 to tourney-champion Annawan. The other matchups were more favorable, according to the Elmwood coach….

By JEFF LAMPEFor The Weekly Post FARMINGTON – The Farmington Police Department will soon have a new way to remain compliant with changing law-enforcement regulations. The Farmington City Council on Monday voted to approve an agreement with Lexipol, an online service that provides up-to-date, state-specific policing policies and training opportunities. Farmington will pay $2,172 for the remainder of this fiscal year (through April 30) and $5,212.80 for Fiscal Year 2025 service. “Our general orders need to be revamped either using Lexipol or a local attorney,” Farmington Chief Chris Darsham said before the vote. Farmington Attorney Bill Connor advised that the service was worthwhile….

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Misdemeanors &Felonies11-27 – Dirk K. Madison – Driving under the influence, improper lane usage, illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver, driving while his license was revoked and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Madison was charged in connection with a two-vehicle accident that occurred one mile north of the West Jersey Blacktop on Illinois Route 78. Incidents & AccidentsStark County11-26 – Cody L. Smith, 27, of Toulon was involved in a deer-related vehicle accident at 600E and Sharkey Highway. No injuries were reported…

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.Police reports • FARMINGTON – A Lacon-area woman was cited for stealing a credit card from an elderly Canton couple and using it to purchase gasoline. Taylor M. Beach, 28, was the subject of a police investigation regarding an incident on Sept. 13 at Circle K, 1006 E. Fort St. in Farmington. She was a caregiver for the Canton couple, a 95-year-old man and a 92-year-old woman. According to a Farmington police report, the stolen credit card also was used in Canton, Decatur, Elmwood and Galesburg. Beach…