Police arrest Pinckneyville man for DUI

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, June 27th, 2011, 3:44pm

PINCKNEYVILL, IL (KFVS) - The Pinckneyville Police Department arrested a man Saturday night for driving under the influence.

Paul W. Edie, 44, was cited for failure to signal when required. Police said he failed to signal at West Mulberry at South Mill Street. He was arrested at Kennedy Drive at Water Street at about 8:25 p.m.

According to police, bond was set at $3,000 cash. Edie posted bond and was released.

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Snake causes power outage in southern Illinois

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Monday, June 27th, 2011, 10:16am

It appears a snake is to blame for huge power outage in southern Illinois overnight.

According to Ameren Illinois, nearly 8,000 customers in Franklin County lost power at 1:24 Monday morning.

There were also outages reported in Perry and Jefferson counties as well.

An Ameren official says a snake tripped some circuit breakers at a substation. Power was restored around 3:31.

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Jobs Now! funding to improve roads, bring jobs to communities

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Friday, June 24th, 2011, 10:00am

PERRY COUNTY, IL (KFVS) - Governor Pat Quinn announced Thursday $100 million in Illinois Jobs Now! funding will be given to local officials to repair municipal, township and count infrastructure along with improving public safety.

“The important capital investment will help communities throughout our state to address their infrastructure needs directly and create jobs at the same time,” said Governor Quinn. “Our local communities are the backbone of Illinois and need to stay strong and keep our economic recovery going.”

The announcement is through the six-year, $31 billion program and represents the second of five $100 million annual investments to fund projects statewide.

The projects will be picked and managed locally, with the Illinois Department of Transportation providing insight.

Types of projects include street and bridge maintenance, upgraded traffic signals, new storm sewers and bike paths, sidewalk replacement and pothole repair.

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Pinckneyville teen murder suspect pleads guilty

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011, 5:44pm

One of three suspects charged in the death of a Pinckneyville teenager has pleaded guilty to one of the charges against him.

According to court documents, Carl Dane pleaded guilty Thursday to a charge of 1st degree murder in the death of Sidnee Stephens.

He was sentenced to 60 years in prison on a plea deal. The state's attorney says he will serve 100% of the 60 years.

Two other suspects, James Glazier and Robbie Mueller, also face several charges, including 1st degree murder, in connection with her death.

Police allege the three teens entered Stephens' home in July of 2010 with a gun. Investigators believe they strangled and kidnapped her.

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Many pause to honor fallen Du Quoin Fire Fighter

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011, 6:03pm

Many in the Heartland paused to remember a fallen hero. 22-year-old Du Quoin firefighter Corey Shaw was killed Friday when a wall collapsed on him during a massive fire on the Pinckneyville square.

On Wednesday many paid tribute to Shaw and said their final goodbyes during his funeral and burial services. Family, friends and fellow first responders gathered at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin to honor Shaw.

Bagpipes played as fellow Du Quoin Firefighters carried Shaw's casket, draped in an American flag, into the church. Meanwhile, dozens of first responders looked on as his casket passed by family and friends.

Many who stood at attention were from southern Illinois. Others came from as far away as Chicago, New York and Canada to remember Shaw.

One firefighter from Swansea Illinois says no matter the distance, everybody in the fire service is a brother.

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Fallen firefighter honored in Du Quoin

Submitted by KFVS Web Staff

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011, 1:09pm

Emergency responders from across the region along with family and friends honored a fallen firefighter Wednesday.

Corey Shaw, 22, was killed Friday in the line of duty when a wall collapsed on him during a massive fire on the Pinckneyville square.

Officials with the Perry County Sheriff's Department in Pinckneyville say the Antique Mall and the century-old Opera House are a complete loss.

Shaw had been a volunteer with the Du Quoin Fire Department since 2010 and was the son of Du Quoin Fire Chief Bob Shaw.

Shaw was given a hero's sendoff in Du Quoin at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Friends may make memorials to an education fund for Camryn Ray Shaw and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Julia Bruck will have more on what the city did to honor Corey Shaw later on Heartland News and kfvs12.com.

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Donations accepted for family who lost home in Pinckneyville fire

Submitted by Christy Hendricks

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011, 6:42pm

Donations accepted for family who lost home in Pinckneyville fire

PINCKNEYVILLE, IL (KFVS) - The Pinckneyville Public Library is accepting clothing, toiletries and other items for the Ridgeway family in Pinckneyville, IL.

The Ridgeways are the family who owned the Pinckneyville Antique Mall that was destroyed by fire Friday, June 17.

Clothing sizes are men pants 40x30 and 36x34; shirts 3x and large; shoe sizes 12 and 13.

Women, 11 med and 12 med; shoes sizes 7 and 10.

Baby boy, 6-9 mo.

Library Hours are Monday - Thursday 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. or those donating items can call the library at 618-357-2410.

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