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Blackburn announces dean’s list for Spring 2022
Blackburn College has announced its Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester. Students named to the Dean’s list must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the semester.
Area students include Mallory Beechler and Emalee Sorbie, both of Gillespie.
Founded in 1837, Blackburn College is a four-year, Presbyterian-related, co-educational liberal arts college located in Carlinville, IL. One of only nine federally-recognized Work Colleges, Blackburn has the only program in the nation fully managed by students.
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FELONIES
Joshua R. Nance, 41 of Gillespie, is charged with domestic battery with a previous conviction in connection with a May 4 incident.
Nathaniel D. Ward, 33 of Carlinville, is charged with murder with the intent to kill/injure and aggravated domestic battery in connection with a May 5 incident.
Kristopher P. Paschedag, 38 of Staunton, is charged with domestic battery/violation of a protection order in connection with a May 5 incident.
Bryer D. Greff, 31 of Virden, is charged with two counts of aggravated battery/victim 60+ and criminal damage to property (<$500) in connection with a May 6 incident.
Logan M. Billings, 35 of Benld, is charged with possession of methamphetamine (<5 grams) in connection with a March 23 incident.
MIchael F. Reeder, 30 of Carlinville, is charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer and battery/causing bodily harm in connection with a May 8 incident.
MISDEMEANORS
Gary L. Ocepek, 78 of Livingston, is charged with battery/making physical contact in connection with a May 6 incident.
Braden Z. Vonreyn, 25 of Sulphur Springs, TX, is charged with resisting a peace officer/firefighter/corrections employee in connection with a May 6 incident.
TRAFFIC
Hayden B. Diamond, 25 of Litchfield, is charged with driving on a suspended license in connection with a May 4 incident.
Larry C. Lopez Vega, 35 of St. Louis, MO, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an April 24 incident.
Scott A. Lewis, 52 of Girard, is charged with driving on a revoked license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and disregarding a stop sign in connection with an April 28 incident.
Bobby D. Huston, 49 of Palmyra, is charged with driving on a revoked license, driving/operating a non-highway vehicle/ATV, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a May 7 incident.
Jeremy A. Striplin, 42 of Waggoner, is charged with driving on a revoked license, canceled/revoked/suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with a May 2 incident.
Cole M. Dillon, 21 of St. Louis, MO, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with an April 30 incident.
Jonathan A. Arthur, 33 of Belleville, is charged with speeding 26-34 mph over the limit in connection with a May 2 incident.
Catelyn R. Spensberger Taylor, 27 of Alton, is charged with driving on a revoked license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving 21-25 mph over the limit in connection with a May 1 incident.
Seth D. Blaylock, 18 of Pontoon Beach, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a May 4 incident.
Michael R. Calcott, 52 of Carlinville, is charged with canceled/revoked/suspended registration in connection with a May 3 incident.
Serivens R. Williams, 31 of East Saint Louis, is charged with driving on a revoked license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle in connection with an April 22 incident.
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE FILED
- Kristina Rose Jones versus Jacob Alan Jones
- Brittany Nichole Moiser versus Jarred Scott Dunham
- Nonie Lynn Rain Karrick versus Alex Michael Micnheimer
- Tina M. Elliott versus John H. Elliott
MARRIAGE LICENSES
- Justin Cory Helvey and Ashley Nicole Howard, both of Walshville
- Shannan Dean Voyles and Porcha Turner, both of Brighton
- James Patrick Finnegan and Jamie Ann Naecker, both of Staunton
- Christian Tyler Abner and Katharine Leann Watson, both of Auburn
- Ashton Drake Seniker of Brighton and Lily Kate Williams of Arnold, Missouri
- Seth Andrew Burnett and Sherri Lynn Walker, both of Hettick
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Raymond “Ray” Scroggins, 64 of Staunton, passed away at 3:47 AM on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Community Hospital of Staunton. He was born on May 12, 1960 in Chicago, the son of the late Louis and Nancy (Adamik) Scroggins.
Ray was employed as a yardman at Tubular Steel in Staunton for many years. He also had worked as a cook at many area restaurants. He was a retired member of the Staunton Volunteer Fire Department, was a member of Net Community Church of Staunton, the Staunton Lions Club, and was an avid hunter & fisherman.
He is survived by two sons, Jon (Talia) Eaves of Staunton and Joe Eaves of Staunton; three grandsons, Connor, Carter, & Zach Eaves; two brothers, Otto (Nancy) Scroggins of Raymond and John (Michelle) Scroggins of Staunton; five sisters, Nancy Scroggins of Harvel, IL, Maryann Scroggins of Staunton, Ann (Jim) Masinelli of Staunton, Jean (Kenny) Hainaut of Fosterburg and Rena Smith of Staunton; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
A “Celebration of Life” will be held from 11 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Staunton Fire Department Hall. Memorials are suggested to the family in care of John Scroggins.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a fire call.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Cedar Street in reference to an animal complaint. Christopher G. Sharp, 27 of Gillespie, was issued a citation for dog at large.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Casey’s Parking lot. Daniel L. Baglin, 43 of Gillespie, was arrested for driving while license was suspended.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of West Dorsey Street in Benld in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Springfield Road in East Gillespie in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to Big Brick Park in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to Shelby Street and Spruce Street in reference to an animal complaint.
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of South 1st Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Handy Street in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of South 2nd Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious circumstance
An officer spoke with a female in the 200 block of South 4th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer was dispatched to South Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of South Jersey Street in reference to a suspicious noise.
An officer did an extra security check at a residence with an open door in the 100 block of East Central in Benld.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of East Elm Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Baker Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to West Dorsey Street and Dorsey Avenue in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North Illinois Street in Benld in reference to a domestic battery.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Elm Street in reference to criminal damage.
Rodjai A. Waugh, 20 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on possession of methamphetamine.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Macoupin Street and Spruce Street. Rex L. Ruyle, 66 of Gillespie, was arrested for driving on suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of East Burton Street in reference to a juvenile issue.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of North 4th Street in Benld in reference to a security check.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Broadway Street and Kelly Street. Elizabeth C. Sherfy, 45 of Bunker Hill, was issued a citation for speeding.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Hickory Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious circumstance.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2024
Edwin L. Rhodes, 67 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on Methamphetamine delivery.
David A. Orear, 33 of Gillespie, was arrested on a Macoupin County warrant for failure to appear on criminal damage to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block East Elm Street in reference to a medical call.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 West Park Street in Benld in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 7th Street in Benld in reference to stolen registration.
Harold W. Kelley, 47 of Benld, was arrested on a warrant out of Macoupin County for failure to appear on possession of methamphetamine.
An officer initiated a traffic stop at Staunton Road and Burton Street. Larry D. Jackson, 57 of Gillespie, was arrested for suspended registration.
An officer was dispatched to do extra patrol in the area of the 700 block of Gillespie Street.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Southern Street in reference to loitering.
An officer was dispatched to the 500 block of Cloud Street in reference to a medical assist.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Elm Street in reference to suspicious activity and animal cruelty.
An officer spoke with a male at Gillespie Police Department in reference to a hit and run that took place in the 100 block of West Chestnut Street.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of North 7th Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass to property.
An officer was dispatched to the 7500 block or Staunton Road in Gillespie in reference to a suspicious person on a bike in the roadway.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South 8th Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of Frey Street in reference to a domestic dispute.
An officer was dispatched to the bike trail in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of North Macoupin Street in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Mt. Olive Road in Eagarville in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Montgomery Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 301 S. Montgomery Street in reference to a suspicious person.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024
An officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Walnut Street in Benld in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 200 block of the North Hard Road in Mt. Clare in reference to a traffic crash.
An officer was dispatched to the 200 block of West Oak Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South 6th Street in Benld in reference to a civil issue
An officer was dispatched to Easton Street in reference to juvenile issues.
An officer was dispatched to South 5th Street and East Oak Street in Benld in reference to a noise complaint.
An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of East Central Avenue in Benld in reference to an item that was found.
An officer was dispatched to Gillespie Police Department in reference to a medical assist.
An officer was dispatched to the 800 block of East Chestnut Street in Benld in reference to criminal trespass.
An officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Macoupin Street in reference to a well-being check.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Park Street in Benld in reference to a suspicious person.
An officer was dispatched to Broadway Street and LJ Avenue in reference to 911 calls. Keshawn K. Bush, 40 of Gillespie, was arrested for criminal trespass to residence.
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