Federal Shutdown Threatens November SNAP Benefits

Federal Shutdown Threatens November SNAP Benefits

Federal Shutdown Threatens November SNAP Benefit If the federal government shutdown continues into November, millions of Americans — including those in Illinois — could lose access to their monthly food benefits. Federal officials with the Trump Administration have informed states that funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will not be provided in November unless Congress and the President reach an agreement to reopen the government. As a result, […]

October 17, 2025 5

Gibson County

Princeton Man Arrested After Police Locate Drugs During Disturbance Call

A Princeton man was arrested Thursday after police discovered multiple illegal substances while responding to a disturbance call. According to the Princeton Police Department, officers were dispatched to a residence on October 16, 2025, for a reported disturbance. Upon arrival, officers said they detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from the home. After obtaining consent to search the residence, officers reportedly found between seven and eight pounds of marijuana, […]

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Illinois News

Pair of Sentences Handed Down in Wayne County

In Wayne County Court on Thursday, a pair of sentences were handed down. According to court records, 40-year-old Amanda Ball of Fairfield was sentenced to 7-years in the Illinois Department of Corrections followed by a year of mandatory supervised release. Ball was also denied a new trial in Wayne County Court on Thursday. Ball was found guilty in August of delivery of meth of more than 15, but less than […]

October 16, 2025 4

Illinois News

CUSD #20 Seeking Applicants to Fill School Board Vacancy

Community Unit School District #20 is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on its Board of Education following the resignation of Mike Seitzinger. The person appointed will serve on the board until the next regular school board election in April 2027. To qualify, applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, Illinois residents, registered voters, and live within Region 2 of the CUSD #20 district. According to district […]

October 16, 2025 11

Indiana News

Four Arrested Following Knox County Traffic Stop

A routine traffic stop in Vincennes early Thursday morning led to the arrest of four people and the discovery of a large quantity of drugs and paraphernalia. According to the Indiana State Police, the incident occurred around 12:43 a.m. when Trooper T. Hurley stopped a 2013 Dodge Dart for driving down the middle of 15th Street near Main Street. The driver was identified as 30-year-old Mariah D. Lewis of Vincennes, […]

October 16, 2025 11

Illinois News

Sentencing Scheduled in Wayne County Burglary Case

Sentencing is scheduled for Thursday for a burglary case from July of this year. 59-year-old Russell Pargit of Burnt Prairie pled guilty to burglary in this case on August 14th as part of a plea agreement. The sentencing is scheduled for 1 PM

October 16, 2025 5

Illinois News

Ball Scheduled for Sentencing in Wayne County Thursday

A Fairfield woman is scheduled to be sentenced in Wayne County Court on Thursday, but that could change because of a motion before the court. 40-year-old Amanda Ball is set to appear at 9 this morning in front of Judge Matthew Vaughn. Ball was found guilty of possession of meth in an incident from June of 2024. Prior to sentencing, the court will take up a motion presented by defense […]

October 16, 2025 7

Gibson County

South Gibson School Board Meeting Tuesday, October 14th

The South Gibson School Board met on Tuesday in a short meeting that saw a light agenda. The meeting opened with a hearing on a collective bargaining agreement before voting to approve consent items submitted by from Mr. Armstrong. The board also voted in favor of renew licensing of software used for H.R. and accounting. The school board approved a proposal to introduce a new online software, Edmentum, which is […]

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Indiana News

Pair of Arrests Made in Knox County

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office made two separate arrests on Wednesday, October 15, involving charges of domestic battery and theft. At approximately 1:51 p.m., deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call, resulting in the arrest of 37-year-old Brandi Clark. Clark was charged with domestic battery. Later the same day, at 6:41 p.m., 48-year-old Shawn Telligman was taken into custody by deputies and charged with theft. Telligman was booked into the […]

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Month: October 2025