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Ridgway man pleads guilty to firearms charge

Ridgway man pleads guilty to firearms charge

 

Frederick J. Zirkelbach, 48, of Ridgeway, Illinois, pled guilty today in United States District Court in Benton to an indictment charging him with being a felon in possession of firearms, announced Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois.

The indictment, returned by a Federal Grand Jury on April 2, alleged that Zirkelbach was found to be in possession of 14 firearms and ammunition on March 9, following the execution of a search warrant at his residence in Ridgeway. Prior to that date Zirkelbach had been convicted of two felony offenses which made it illegal under federal law for him to possess firearms or ammunition.

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Former Marion city worker pleads guilty to theft, embezzlement

Former Marion city worker pleads guilty to theft, embezzlement

A woman who managed the City of Marion Water Department for 16 years has pled guilty to three counts of theft and embezzlement.

 Linda Heyde, 59, of Marion, was charged after more than $500,000 was found missing over a three-year period from May 2009 through April 2012.  Heyde admitted as part of the plea to embezzling funds from the City of Marion's Water Department in each of those fiscal years but is contesting the total loss amount.

Brenner Bass Tournament set for June 1

Brenner Bass Tournament set for June 1

 

The Rodney J. Brenner Memorial Buddy Bass Tournament, sponsored by the Southeastern Illinois College Foundation, will be held on the Ohio River’s Smithland Pool on Saturday, June 1.

The five-fish limit tournament will have an $8,000 guaranteed payout for the $150 entry fee, which includes team entry, big bass contest, and release boat fee.  Cash prizes will be awarded to the top five teams: $3,250 for first; $2,250 for second; $1,250 for third; $750 for fourth; and $500 for fifth.  The Big Bass contest will pay three places: 60 percent payout for first, 30 percent for second, and 10 percent for third.

UPDATE: Weather service course rescheduled

UPDATE:  Weather service course rescheduled

Due to the possibility of severe weather Tuesday into early Wednesday, the National Weather Service has rescheduled a webinar course. 

The Severe Weather Product Interpretation Webinar, which was to be held Tuesday, will now be held Thursday, May 23rd from 6:30pm to 7pm.

Here is some additional information about the course:

The Severe Weather Product Interpretation Webinar will be offered by the Paducah National Weather Service.

Southern IL students on the SIC Dean's List

Southern IL students on the SIC Dean's List

Southeastern Illinois College has released its Dean's List for the last semester and several students from our area recorded 4.0 grade point averages.

They are:

 

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Koby Kisner, Heather Rice, Pamela Vaughan

Golf class offered at WVC

Golf class offered at WVC

 

If you have always wanted to learn the game of golf, or if you want to “brush up” on your golf skills, Wabash Valley College is providing such an opportunity this summer by offering PTE 1111, Golf I for Beginning and Intermediate Golfers.  Students will have the opportunity to receive hands-on training from State Champion Golf Coach John White. 

We're done!

We're done!

Mt. Carmel High held graduation ceremonies Friday night and the 132 graduates celebrated with the traditional cap toss.

This was the 131st year for commencement at the school.