The Illinois Sheriff's Association announced Monday it will be awarding over $53,000 in college scholarships throughout Illinois during the 2012-2013 school year. Jefferson County Sheriff Roger Mulch will be awarding one scholarship in the amount of $500. To apply for the scholarship, visit the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department at 911 Casey Avenue in Mt. Vernon, or apply online at www.ilsheriff.org. Students must complete the application, answer the essay question, and return all documents to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office by March 12th. The scholarship is to be applied to tuition, books, and fees only. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within the state of Illinois, and must be a permanent Illinois resident. For more information, contact the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department at 244-8004, your high school advising center, or college financial aid office. full story
Monday, January 30, 2012
Carlyle Lake Fishing Prospects Outstanding for 2012
Carlyle Lake officials say there will be plenty of fish to catch this spring. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division recently provided results of the annual 2011 fall survey of Carlyle Lake and these results indicate that fishing prospects are outstanding for the upcoming season. The department says the amount of large mouth bass, white bass, and crappie fish was excellent, the amount of catfish and sauger fish were good, and the amount of bluegill fish was very good. Most fish in the lake were between five-inches and fifteen-inches long. Most fish also weighed in anywhere from two-pounds to ten pounds each. For more information, please contact the Carlyle Lake Project Office at (618) 594-2484, or email at carlylelake@usace.army.mil. full story
Marion County Police Beat for Monday, January 30th, 2012
A 22-year-old Centralia man who allegedly grabbed the handle of a gun in his waist band following a disagreement has been arrested for aggravated assault and on an Illinois Department of Corrections warrant. Centralia Police say Travis Wooters of South Brookside was arrested early Monday morning after those at the Shawn Claybourn home on North Lincoln Street reported that Wooters had threatened to shoot Claybourn. Wooters reportedly got back into his vehicle after showing the gun handle and was picked up later by police. A 20-year-old Farina man who allegedly promised to return to the Huck's Store in Centralia to pay for $20 in gas and never did has been arrested for theft. Centralia Police say Cody Bushue of South Poplar was stopped early this (Monday) morning and asked why he had not returned to the store after several hours. Police report Bushue was taken to the Marion County Jail after making several phone calls at the Centralia Police Station and was unable to come up with the cash. Bushue had initially told the store clerk he had forgot his wallet at the Centralia Recreation Center. Two others remain in jail on outstanding misdemeanor warrants. They are 23-year-old Christopher Ray of South Hickory in Centralia and 73-year-old Kenneth Ray of West Fourth in Centralia. 43-year-old Dennis Lee of Third Street in Flora posted $500 bond on an outstanding traffic warrant and was released. The Marion County Sheriff's Department is investigating a theft of money from a soda machine outside the Walnut Hill Barbershop. There was no apparent damage to the machine and it appears entry may have been made with a key. About $30 was stolen. - http://goo.gl/B9j97
Marion County Sheriff's Deputy Finds Three Pounds Of Cannabis During I-57 Traffic Stop
A 21-year-old Alexandria, Louisiana man was arrested by Marion County Sheriff's Deputies Sunday morning after three pounds of cannabis was allegedly found in the trunk of his car. Samuel Tucker was stopped at the Interstate 57 rest area south of Salem. The department was trying to locate a vehicle involved in a reckless driving complaint at the time. Tucker was initially stopped for not having a front registration plate. As the Marion County canine was sniffing around the car, Tucker allegedly admitted to a State Trooper who came to provide assistance that he had a small amount of cannabis in the car. After Tucker allegedly produced a small amount of cannabis, the search continued and the three one pound bricks of cannabis were allegedly found in the trunk. Deputies say two were in a suitcase and the third in a grocery sack. Tucker later allegedly told police he was on his way to Chicago to sell the drug. The cannabis, the vehicle, and $441 in Tucker's possession were all seized. Deputies hope to seek forfeiture of the 2002 Chevy Monte Carlo that Tucker was driving. A female passenger in Tucker's car was released after questioning. The traffic stop occurred at 7:40 Sunday morning in the northbound rest area. - http://goo.gl/5TJ31