Lady Farmers potent in victories By JEFF LAMPE For The Weekly Post FARMINGTON – The Farmington softball team has put up some impressive run totals in its three wins so far this wet, cold spring. In three wins, the Lady Farmers (3-1) have outscored foes 40-6. That includes Tuesday’s 11-3 home victory over Deer Creek-Mackinaw. Reece Putrich drove in four runs on three hits for Farmington, including a solo home run in the first inning. She also had a double. Farmington finished with 10 hits and blew the game open with seven runs in the fourth inning. Holly Shriber, Alisyn Eichorn,…

By LORI HEROLD For The Weekly Post BRIMFIELD – The Brimfield Village Board on Monday approved a $13,000 bid for extensive repair on the pavilion at the village park. A bid of $13,000 was awarded to Kirk Lewis to do repairs. Board President Dan Fishel said there hasn’t been any work done on the pavilion in years and these repairs should help it last for a long time. The board also heard an update from Village Clerk Holly Johnson regarding ARPA (American Rescue Plan Funds). She said the village has until December of 2024 to obligate the fund and it will…

By CHLOE BLUNIER For The Prince PRINCEVILLE – A small group of Princeville students have been given the opportunity to sing backup for a series of Beatles celebration concerts. Called the Yoko Ono Choir, the group, led by Chris Delbridge, included Princeville students Natalie Bashusen, Chloe Blunier, Brianna Olshawsky, Sophie Noonen and Leah Wieland, Princeville alum Alex Lopez, Midland student Maddy Colby and community member Hillary Hartley. Other performers were a group of local musicians, including Cherry Whittaker, Jimmy Willis and Mathew Curry. The group was led by Craig Moore. Performances so far have been at the Scottish Rite Theater in…

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Edwards man dies in Southport Road crash PEORIA – Darrell W. Harper, 58, of Edwards died in a two-vehicle collision Friday, April 1, in the 5600 block of Southport Rd. at approximately 8:44 p.m. According to Peoria County Sheriff’s Captain Chris Watkins, Harper, of Powder Mill Road, was the lone occupant of a sedan driving westbound on Southport Road. His vehicle collided head-on with a pickup truck that was traveling eastbound. Two adults in the pickup were transported by AMT to OSF…

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Traffic citations & Ordinance violations 3-25 – Jimmy C. Robledo – Driving 15-20 mph above limit. 3-25 – Abigail K. Clapper – Driving 15-20 mph above limit. 3-25 – Steven A. Piquard – Driving 21-25 mph above limit. 3-25 – Dawn E. Tuley – Driving 15-20 mph above limit. 3-25 – Melissa A. Smith – Driving 15-20 mph above limit. 3-20 – Jessica E. Diaz – Driving 15-20 mph above limit. Felonies & Misdemeanors 3-16 – Criminal misdemeanor – Heather D….

NOTE: Charges are merely an accusation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Death at elevator under investigation WILLIAMSFIELD – Knox County Sheriff’s Detective Sergeant Brad Davis said he is still involved in an investigation into the death of Harold R. Bell, 58, of Laura. Bell was at the Ag-Land FS Grain Elevator in Williamsfield when he died on March 16. Davis said he is awaiting a final autopsy report that includes toxicology results before he can finish his investigation. He anticipated a final report “within a few weeks.” Bell had worked at the…

By JEFF LAMPE For The Weekly Post ELMWOOD – After approving steps toward issuing $2.34 million of bonds for a long-awaited HVAC project in the elementary school, the Elmwood School Board heard a pitch for another much-discussed project at its Monday meeting. Board member Claude Keefer outlined his vision for a new 30×100 building that would adjoin the current 1,200-square-foot space allocated for Ag, Industrial Arts and trades education on the east side of the school complex. “This project has been on the radar for some time,” Keefer said. “The key is to get the kids enough hands-on to get them excited….

By JEFF LAMPE For The Prairie News In a state too well known for political corruption, any law that seeks to curtail those problems is a good one, right? Perhaps you haven’t met Illinois Public Act 102-0664, an ethics bill designed to increase transparency involving elected officials and government employees. As part of the bill, effective Jan. 1, Illinois elected officials, appointed members of board, some government employees and pension fund board members must fill out a revised Statement of Economic Interests form. Previously, the form asked officials to disclose relationships with businesses that might also have dealings with the council…

By CAROL TOWNSEND For The Prairie News GALVA – The Galva School board unanimously extended the contract of Superintendent Joe Becker until June 30, 2025. Becker told the board that the Galva School District will have a high school math teacher vacancy for next year. City Administrator David Dyer attended the meeting and told the board that the City of Galva wants to create a new TIF district. He said the TIF would be for 23 years. The city presently has three TIFs: • The downtown TIF which expires Dec. 31, 2022, will generate $198,048 for the school district. •…

By JOHN A. BALLENTINE For The Prairie News WYOMING – The Stark County School board hired Michael McGovern as an assistant principal as part of several personnel moves made at its monthly meeting on March 21. After meeting in closed session, the board approved McGovern to replace Anne Snyder as Assistant Principal for the Junior/Senior high school. McGovern was unavailable for questions until next week. The board accepted several resignations: from Lonnie Dennison as director of transportation and all coaching positions; from Amy DeBoerver as district clerical; from Sherry LaPayne as assistant cook; and from Emile Hahn as high school…