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Date range: December 15-21, 2015. Visit the “Court News” category under the “Community News” tab for other editions.
LAWSUITS
A Mexico, Mo., man is suing an Indiana trucking company and a driver employed by the company for damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries the plaintiff claims to have sustained in a Nov. 18, 2014, traffic accident in Macoupin County. The plaintiff, Anthony L. Felton, claims the driver was negligent when he allegedly operated the vehicle he was driving at “such a slow speed as to impede or block the normal movement of traffic” in the northbound lanes of Interstate 55 in Cahokia Township. As a result, Felton’s vehicle collided with the rear of the truck, causing Felton to sustain internal and external injuries. Named as defendants in the suit are Guifarro Trucking, LLC, of Hammond, Ind., and the company’s driver Wilson Thomas Medrano of Indianapolis. In addition to driving below the minimum speed, the suit alleges Medrano failed to exercise proper control of the truck he was driving, and failed to sound his horn or observe proper precaution in observing Felton’s vehicle on the highway. Felton seeks damages for his alleged injuries, loss of income, and pain and discomfort.
Briar Ridge, LLC/Jesse Hartsook, Carlinville, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Melissa Hanson, Virden, seeking $1,100 in alleged back rent plus possession of residential premises located in the 200 block of South Springfield Street in Virden.
Lonnie Hood, Mount Olive, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Mike Satterly, Mount Olive, seeking $1,761.99 in alleged back rent, plus possession of residential premises located in the 200 block of South Oak Street in Mount Olive.
Randall J. Foster, Staunton, has filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Holly Taylor, Staunton, seeking $4,500 in alleged back rent, plus an unspecified amount for delinquent utility charges and possession of residential premises located in the 700 block of South Hibbard Street, Staunton.
SMALL CLAIMS
Credit Collection Partners, Taylorville, is suing Raquel Donaldson Brown, Carlinville, for $630, plus court cost, allegedly owed for an unpaid down payment on the purchase of a vehicle.
Credit Collection Partners, Taylorville, is suing Patrick Kelley, Bunker Hill, for $1,432, plus court costs, allegedly owed for an unpaid medical bill.
Credit Collection Partners, Taylorville, is suing Mike Landon, Carlinville, $1,620.72, plus court costs, allegedly owed for an unpaid auto repair bill.
Credit Collection Partners, Taylorville, is suing Michael Sawyers, Staunton, for $9,635.25, plus court costs, allegedly owed on defaulted bank loan.
Synchrony Bank is suing Matthew Lovelace, Gillespie, for $3,111.06, plus interest and court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Rural King credit card account.
Synchrony Bank is suing Merri Bogard, Staunton, for $2,510.55, plus interest and court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Old Navy Visa credit card account.
In separate suits, Synchrony Bank is suing Cleofe Abernathy, Piasa, for $1,891.48 and $2,187.34, plus interest and court costs, allegedly owed on defaulted JCP credit card accounts.
Synchrony Bank is suing Emily Lucken, Mount Olive, for $1,413.15, plus interest and court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Old Navy credit card account.
Absolute Resolutions Corp is suing Roque D. Winchester, Brighton, for $3,084, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Capital One credit card account.
Absolute Resolutions Corp is suing John N. Fraley, Girard, for $4,069.51, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Capital One retail credit card account.
Capital One Bank is suing Silvia Haas, Staunton, for $3,580.37, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Nancy Conlee, Girard, for $809.04, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Ricky Schildroth III, Virden, for $645.23, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC, is suing Jason Rae, Staunton, for $585.25, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Fingerhut credit card account.
Absolute Resolutions Corp is suing Debbie A. Carty, Carlinville, for $2,251.68, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Capital One credit card account.
Webbank/Fingerhut Revolving is suing Richard Bender, Girard, for $2,344.47, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Fingerhut charging account.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Silvia Haas, Staunton, for $992.21, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Rural King credit card account.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Amanda Rathgeb, Carlinville, for $519.50, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a G.E. Capital credit card account.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Zack Hutchins, Gillespie, for $1,869.57, plus court costs, allegedly owed on an Amazon.com charging account.
Absolute Resolutions Corp, is suing Donnie D. Smith, Bunker Hill, for $1,184.16, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted HSBC credit card account.
First National Bank in Staunton is suing Lisa R. Peters, Staunton, for $2,356.41, plus court costs. The bank claims Peters opened a bank account and then wrote checks on a closed account for deposit in the newer account.
Atlantic Credit and Finance Special Finances Unit, LLC, is suing Melisa Medders, Gillespie, for $7,213.08, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Citibank loan.
Discover Bank is suing Lindell E. Hagen, Brighton, for $4,498.90, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted credit card account.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Deborah K. Sneed, Staunton, for $784.50, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted Citibank credit card account.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, is suing Annie Johnson, Benld, for $7,071.18, plus court costs, allegedly owed on a defaulted G.E. Capital credit card account.
FELONIES
Michael V. Biciocchi, 46, rural Alton, is charged with domestic battery in connection with a Dec. 15 incident during which he allegedly pushed his wife into a door frame. The charge was elevated to a felony due to a previous conviction for domestic battery on Biciocchi’s record from 2012 in St. Clair County.
Dustin J. Marci, 24, Virden is charged with possession of less than 5 grams of a substance containing methamphetamine.
MISDEMEANORS
Issac James Page, 18, Staunton, is charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a person under the age of 21 in connection with a Nov. 12 incident in Staunton.
Richard W. Wendel, III, Litchfield, is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful delivery of alcohol to a minor in connection with an Oct. 12 incident during which he allegedly possessed a multi-colored glass pipe used for smoking marijuana and gave Miller Lite beer to a male under the age of 21.
Steven M. Baty, 19, Staunton, is charged with possession of less than 2.5 grams of a substance containing cannabis in connection with an Aug. 14 incident in Benld.
Logan A. Beemer, 60, Jerseyville, is charged with possession of less than 2.5 grams of a substance containing cannabis in connection with a Sept. 8 incident in Benld.
Several area residents are charged with deceptive practice for allegedly writing checks to local businesses or individuals while knowing their bank would not honor the drafts. Those charged are: Brandon M. Lyons, 25, Sawyerville, accused of writing a bad check for $19.13 on Oct. 16 to Roma’s Pizza, Gillespie; Ricky L. Ridenhour, 58, Benld, accused of writing a bad check for $75.42 on Oct. 16 to T.J.’s, Benld; Sara J. Rosenthal, 32, Sawyerville, accused of writing bad checks totaling $200 on May 14 and June 20 to William Hefler; Shannon S. Hopper, 32, Benld, accused of writing a bad check for $231 on July 13 to Randy’s Market; Ronald D. Layton, 35, Carrollton, accused of writing checks totaling $81.18 on Sept. 23 and Sept. 24 to Boente Shell; Jeffery A. Overvig, 57, Virden, accused of writing a bad check for $40 on April 10 to Showtime Lanes, Virden; and Heather M. Weinberg, 29, Bunker Hill, accused of writing bad checks totaling $100 on Sept. 18 and Oct. 20 to the Bunker Hill Short Stop.
Kelsey E. McKinney, 27, Carlinvlle is charged with battery in connection with a Dec. 16 incident in Carlinville during which she allegedly struck a Carlinville male in the head with a beer bottle.
Jake D. Vesper, 23, Gillespie, is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia in connection with a Dec. 17 incident in Gillespie during which he allegedly possessed a blue metal pipe used for smoking marijuana.
TRAFFIC
Joley D. Throne, 56, Bunker Hill, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, along with traffic charges for alleged illegal parking outside a business or residence, and illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver.
Tyler Sharp, 22, Litchfield, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, along with a traffic charge for alleged improper lane usage.
Earnest J. Bell, 27, Chesterfield, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, along with traffic charges for alleged speeding 15 to 20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit and failure to drive on the right side of the road.
Sunshine J. Carol, 41, Bunker Hill, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, along with a traffic charge for allegedly disregarding a stop sign.
Daniel R. Kowalski, 54, Mosinee, Wis., is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, along with traffic charges for speeding one to 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit and possession or use of a radar jamming device.
Theodore Hopper, 43, Gillespie, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, along with traffic charges for allegedly operating a vehicle with an expired registration and speeding 15 to 20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
Michelle R. Greenwalt, 48, Carlinville, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.
William D. Gray, 35, Staunton, is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, along with traffic charges for allegedly driving on a revoked driver’s license and leaving the scene of an accident.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Tina Thomas, Sawyerville, vs. Patrick Thomas, Murrayville.
- Wyatt Beeler, Carlinville, vs. Shelby Beeler, Carlinville.
- Eric A. Humphreys, Medora, vs. Sara R. Humphreys, Medora.
- Robin L. Hamby, Modesto, vs. David M. Hamby, Hillsboro
- Chastity Fawn Campbell, Mount Olive, vs. Timothy Daniel Campbell, Wilsonville.
- Kimberly Stassi, Medora, vs. Chad Stassi, Moro.
- Gary John Drake, Girard, vs. Marcia Jo. Drake, Novato, Calif.
DISSOLUTIONS OF MARRIAGE GRANTED
- James Adrey, Carlinville, vs. Shereen Adrey, Greenbush, Va.
- Wyatt Beeler, Carlinville, vs. Shelby Beeler, Carlinville.
- Eric A. Humphreys, Medora, vs. Sara R. Humphreys, Medora.
- Robin L. Hamby, Modesto, vs. David M. Hamby, Hillsboro
- Kimberly Stassi, Medora, vs. Chad Stassi, Moro.
- Gary John Drake, Girard, vs. Marcia Jo. Drake, Novato, Calif.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Nicholas Ryan Davis and Lindsey Marie Catlett, both of Neosho, Mo.
- Jeffery L. Michaels and Natosha L. Wallis, both of Carlinville.
- Stephen G. Colliflower and Suzanne M. Borella, both of Virden.
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The Wilsonville Progressive Club will celebrate and host a 90 year Anniversary Party on Saturday, May 11. The party will include a catered dinner, a live band, and fireworks.
Doors will open at 2 pm with a catered dinner being served at 4 pm. The Shane Kessinger Experience (live band) will play at 5 pm, and a grand fireworks display will be held at dusk.
The Progressive Club was originally established in 1934 by the Progressive Miners and was located on the northwest side of Wilsonville’s main street. The Club moved to their new building in January of 1949 and today this is still the current location at 212 Wilson Street in Wilsonville.
Wilsonville was founded in 1917 when Superior Coal Co. Mine No. 4 was sunk and this was the most modern mine in the Superior field. At that time, the little settlement which grew up around the mine was called Wilson. One day a worker paused and asked, “What are we going to name this town?” President Wilson was in office, thus the town was then and there named Wilson until 1919 when it was incorporated and the name expanded to Wilsonville.
The Wilsonville Progressive Club is operated and maintained by an elected panel of trustees and loyal members. The Club is open to the public and membership is always welcome. The large outdoor covered pavilion and manicured grassy side lot offer an attractive and convenient venue for any event along with inside facilities.
If you are interested in renting for any kind of event, call 217-835-3122 during open hours which are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 4 pm to close, and Sunday doors open at 2 pm. Every Sunday afternoon at 4 pm is the Queen of Hearts drawing and the Club is on Facebook as well.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Oak Street in reference to a dog bite.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street to pick up a found item.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Chestnut Street in reference to a burglary.
An officer was out in the 200 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a motorist assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Schmidt Street in reference to a 911 call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South Illinois Street in Benld in reference to illegal burning.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Horizon Street in reference to a 911 call.
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department to speak with a male in reference to a theft in the 100 block of South Main Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Osie Street in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
Nicholas O. Landolt, 36, of Gillespie was arrested on multiple warrants including one out of St. Clair County for possession for methamphetamine, a second one out of Montgomery County for failure to appear for driving while license was revoked, and a third out of Macoupin County for failure to appear for methamphetamine.
An officer was dispatched to East Walnut Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Broadway Street in reference to a medical alarm.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a theft in the 200 block of West Oak Street.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to criminal damage to her property.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to identity theft.
An officer spoke with a female in the 100 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to a neighbor dispute.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a violation of an order of protection.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to a suspicious person.
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 900 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property. Melissa J. Hughes, 49, of Benld was arrested on a Montgomery County warrant for theft/larceny.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Francis Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil issue in the 700 block of Rose Street in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 5th Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Pine Street to assist the Department of Children and Family Services.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Broadway Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to a 911 call.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024
An officer spoke with a female at Gillespie Police Department in reference to fraud in the 200 block of South Macoupin.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Elm Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to Route 4 and Staunton Road in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Gillespie Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer was dispatched to High Street and Gillespie Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of High Street in reference to unwanted solicitors.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was flagged down at Elm Street and Clinton Street and spoke with an individual in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 400 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a panic alarm sounding.
An officer was dispatched to the 1300 block of South Second Street in reference to a civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Osie Street in reference to a dog bite. Heather L. Kimberlin, 47, of Gillespie was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was out with a suspicious vehicle in the alley in the 500 block of Park Avenue.
An officer was dispatched to East Walnut and South Main Street in Benld in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the Veterans Memorial Park in Benld in reference to a suspicious vehicle that had been parked there for a couple of days.
Gillespie Police Department was requested for traffic control by the Gillespie Fire Department for a fire on Eagarville Road.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South Street in Gillespie in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Litchfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a suspicious person at the storage units. Kathy J. Henderson, 49, of Sawyerville was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear for bad checks
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Maple Street and Macoupin Street. Kenny L. Fults, 18, of Belleville was issued a citation for possession of cannabis.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to civil standby.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Burton Street in reference to an animal complaint.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Abba Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespassing. Timothy J. Dalpozzo, 57, of Benld was arrested for criminal trespassing to residence and a Macoupin County warrant for criminal trespassing to a residence.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at South Street and Chestnut Street and charges are pending crime lab results.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Maple Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to Macoupin Street and Elm Street in reference to reckless driving.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Osie Street in reference to a dog at large.
An officer was dispatched to the 600 block of North 8th Street in Benld in reference to medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Spruce Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Baker Street in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a medical call.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to an ordinance issue.
All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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LITCHFIELD, Ill. — HSHS St. Francis Hospital is offering service opportunities to area teens this summer through the 2024 Junior Volunteer Program. Applications are being accepted now through May 1.
Applicants must be high school students maintaining at least a “C” average, be a minimum of 14 years of age by June 1 and be willing to volunteer at least two hours per week during the summer program. Junior volunteers will perform a variety of duties in various hospital departments.
Registration materials are available on the hospital’s website volunteer page at https://www.hshs.org/st-francis/community/volunteer.
All participants in the program will be required to present proof of immunizations for MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), and Varicella (chicken pox). An additional requirement includes attendance at a hospital orientation.
A limited number of positions will be available. For more information, contact HSHS St. Francis Hospital at 217-324-8200.
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