Warren County, IL

Dan Swanson will be the Republican Candidate in newly drawn 71st district for Illinois Representative come November challenging Democrat Christopher Demink (DUH – MINK) come this fall in the General Election. Demink from Sherrard was un-opposed in yesterday’s General Primary Election. Swanson from Alpha, has been a state representative since 2017 and defeated Matthew Rauschert from Avon in Tuesday’s Primary with over 70 percent of the vote. In Warren County, Swanson defeated Rauschert 937 votes to 489, or nearly 66 percent of the vote.

Those aged 6 months to 4 years are now eligible to receive a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and those 6 months to 5 years of age can receive a Moderna vaccine. 88 cases were reported in Warren County throughout June and Warren County Health Department Administrator Jenna Link shares where the county lies:

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is hosting a Pesticide Clean Sweep program in central Illinois. The Warren-Henderson Farm Bureau has registration forms for the program and can explain more details, shares Manager Gina Long:. “We have the registration forms in our offices. So, if you have any questions, please feel...

On June 23, 2022 William L. Frakes 51 of Monmouth was arrested on a Warren County warrants for the Manufacture or Possession of Explosive or Incendiary Device and Attempt to Commit Aggravated Arson. The warrants were issued by the Warren County State’s Attorney stemming from an incident that occurred on June 9, 2022 in the 800 block of S. 1st St. Monmouth. The Federal Bureau of Investigation also conducted a search warrant at Frakes’ residence in the 600 block of W. Euclid Ave. Monmouth. Frakes is being held in the Warren County jail with a $35,000 bond, awaiting court proceedings.

More road construction in the area is kicking off very soon. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, a stretch of U.S. 67 about six miles south of Monmouth in Warren County will see lane closures as pavement repair work gets underway. Work is getting underway Tuesday, June 28, and...

A Monmouth man was apprehended on a Warren County warrant for Manufacture or Possession of Explosive or Incendiary Device and Attempt to Commit Aggravated Arson. According to a release from the Monmouth Police Department, 51-year-old William L. Frakes was arrested Thursday on the warrants, issued by the Warren County State’s Attorney.

A busy summer is ahead for the Regional Office of Education #33. After all the unknowns over the past two years through the pandemic within the local school districts, different opportunities for students were discovered as many worked together to achieve the goal of learning. Looking to the next school year this fall, Assistant Regional Superintendent Lori Loving says one grant the ROE received to assist schools is the Community Partnership Grant:

Most Monmouth College students have gone home for the summer, but the campus has remained a busy place. About 160 Golden Scots returned to their alma mater the first weekend in June, and the College is hosting about the same number of individuals throughout June as the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps from Dubuque, Iowa, prepares for its summer tour. In the weeks to come, several summer athletic camps are scheduled.

Through funds provided by the United Way of Greater Warren County, Strom Center has expanded their inventory in loaning out medical equipment in Warren and Henderson Counties and Strom Center Director Carol McCrery says the program is booming:. “The equipment does not have to go to a senior. It can...

The Warren County Board has approved potential bids for use of the county’s American Rescue Plan Funds for upgrades throughout the county, says Chairman Mike Pearson:. “We are going to put out bids in the near future for a wheelchair ramp at the health department because their wheelchair ramp is in dire need of being replaced. We are buying some equipment for the Sheriff’s Department. We are also going to bid out a vehicle to transport prisoners for the Sheriff’s Department and then also a generator to electrify the courthouse and jail in times of need.”

The Illinois Coaches Association Softball All-State Teams have been announced. In Class 1A, the West Central Heat had three players make either the 1st, 2nd or 3rd team. Senior infielder Brynna Seitz was a 1st teamer. Brynna’s sister, freshman pitcher Addie Seitz was a 2nd teamer. Heat sophomore infielder Shelby Bowman was named to the 3rd team. Other local class 1A players on the list were United senior catcher Maddy Diaz on the second team and ROWVA/Williamsfield junior infielder Maddy Nelson on the 3rd team.

By a unanimous vote, the Warren County Board has approved the establishment of two lines of credit to assist Warren County Public Transportation as they utilize their American Rescue Plan Act Funds, shares Buildings and Grounds Committee Chairman Sean Cavanaugh:. “With COVID related dollars that Warren County Public Transportation has,...

Popular local author Susan Van Kirk just released the first book in a new series: Death in a Pale Hue. Based on the Buchanan Center for Arts, the novel came out Monday, June 7th. Susan Van Kirk will be at the Warren County Public Library for a book reading and...

Creativity in the workplace is something typically associated with a profession related to the fine arts, but Monmouth College biology professor Eric Engstrom points out that creativity is also part of daily life in agriculture. This summer, Engstrom is again in charge of a five-student crew working at the College’s...

Court Appointed Special Advocate Program, better known as CASA, is a non-profit organization that is beneficial to the Knox, Warren, Henderson, and McDonough counties. According to executive director of CASA of West Central Illinois, Kelly Corbin, their mission is to speak up for and support the best interests of abused and neglected children in the court system.

An Abingdon man is dead and two children are injured following a utility terrain vehicle accident in rural Warren County. Troy Simkins, 42, of Abingdon was on 130th Avenue west of Abingdon around 3:45 p.m. Monday when he lost control of the vehicle. The UTV left the roadway, struck a...