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Indictments handed down by federal grand jury involving Jasper County residents

jury box, grand

A federal grand jury in Benton, Illinois, has charged seven individuals with methamphetamine related offenses, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois announced today.

Drug bust snags meth conspirators

JASPER CO.—Five suspects face a variety of drug charges following busts that all took place April 9 in Jasper County.

Newton council to use health department services

NEWTON—It was a business-as-usual and informative couple of meetings of the Newton city council in the last 30 days: Late April and early May

Post-election wrap: Some surprising results

Ray Vaughn, above, mayor-
elect of Olney, was but
one of the candidates that defeated incumbent mayors in southeastern Illinois.

SO. ILL.—The regional voter turnout had a wide range depending upon the number of offices up for grabs, this for the April 9, 2013 consolidated election.

Richland punk finds his way to being busted in Jasper

JASPER CO.— A notorious thug from Richland County has now been charged in Jasper County with Unlawful Possession of Cannabis and Unlawful Possession with Intent to Deliver Cannabis.

CHARGES FILED IN TRAGIC ATV ACCIDENT

Andrea Weiler and her baby

A Newton woman, originally from Clay County, remains on life support this afternoon following a Saturday crash that ISP says involved a driver under the influence.

CONSOLIDATED ELECTION: JASPER COUNTY

The Jasper County Courthouse, on the square, Newton

While there aren’t a lot of blank spots on the ballot in Jasper County (as there are on ballots in Edwards, Richland, Saline, etc), there aren’t a lot of contested races, either.

Update: Stolen Van Recovered Near STL

2001 Chevrolet Venture

JASPER COUNTY — A previous story about a stolen van over a week ago on Tuesday, Feb. 19th, has been located by Illinois State Police this today, Tuesday, Feb. 27th, undamaged near St. Louis, MO. Suspect(s) is/are still at large. The vehicle’s owners must pay for the massive towing bill.

UPDATE: 2/27/2013 Van has been found; Stolen van still not found

2001 Chevrolet Venture

Earlier today, (Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013) the van was located by Illinois State Police.

Jasper duo charged with attempt to deliver meth

JASPER CO.—A Jasper County pair face felony drug charges after police say they not only made but attempted to deliver meth.

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