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Cox headed to prison
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 24 January 2013 15:06
- Written by John A. Ballentine
Paul Simon Cox, 41, recently of Toulon and formerly of Wyoming, has been sentenced by Circuit Judge Scott Shore to three one year consecutive terms in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC).
In a plea deal with States Attorney James Owens, Cox pled guilty to charges of a May 18, 2012 domestic battery stemming from an incident involving his then wife Jodi Bauer-Cox. The couple has since divorced.
Cox also pled guilty to an August 5, 2012 violation of an order of protection when found in the presence of Bauer-Cox. Last September 22, the charge of driving on a revoked license while D.U.I., with associated accidental injury occurred.
Cox drove Bauer-Cox’s pick-up truck through the Casey’s in Toulon, where he drove into David Pyle’s vehicle with Pyle inside. The impact was so severe, it pushed Pyle’s car over a concrete barrier ledge injuring Pyle in the process.
Mayor appoints fourth Toulon police chief in four years
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 17 January 2013 15:29
- Written by John A. Ballentine
For the fourth time in as many years, Toulon has a new Chief of Police. Mark Olszewski was appointed Monday by Mayor Rick Collins to replace Doug Richards as the newest City Police Chief.
The City council unanimously approved the appointment of Olszewski without discussion and solely upon Collins’ recommendation alone. Richards has been reassigned “as a patrolman who will do several shifts a week,” according to Collins.
“Doug just didn’t have the time to be Chief,” Collins stated. One day, was the last The News had knowledge of Richards actually working while Chief. “I talked with him and he understands,” Collins explained to the council.
Campion presents flag to Wyoming Legion
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- Last Updated on Saturday, 12 January 2013 16:07
- Written by Administrator
Camp Grove native John Campion, a Captain in the United States Air Force recently presented a flag to the Wyoming American Legion. The flag was presented with a certificate that read, “In your honor, with pride, this American Flag flew on Veterans Day, 11 November 2012 on a Special Operations aircraft during a combat mission in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom. This symbolizes the sovereign power of the United States of America and the unshakeable resolve to keep our country safe.” Campion has been deployed seven times during his Air Force career.
Wyoming Council holds short January meeting
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 17 January 2013 15:27
- Written by Doug Hampton
In a meeting lasting only about 20 minutes, the Wyoming City Council heard from Engineer Judd Giffin that the proposed offer to ICCI had been accepted. The work on the sidewalk on the west side of North Seventh Street had flaws in the finish. Giffin reported that the street project finished under budget.
City Attorney Bruce Fehrenbacher reported on the court date that was coming up for the Pin Oak Apartments. Fehrenbacher has filed a motion for summary judgment on the case involving past due water bills on the apartments.
McRell appointed as LaFayette Trustee
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- Last Updated on Friday, 11 January 2013 20:16
- Written by John A. Ballentine
President Pro Tem Greg Bartley officially resigned as a LaFayette Village Trustee at Monday’s monthly meeting. He remains as Village President Pro Tem. In resigning, Bartley cleared the step necessary to fill his trustee’s position with the nomination of Vicki McRell.
The board approved McRell’s appointment and she was immediately sworn in to the Trustee’s position by Village Clerk Robin Bartley.
With McRell’s appointment, all Village Trustee positions are filled until this April’s election. At that time, the position of Village President, Village Clerk, and all six trustee seats will be voted upon.
At last month’s caucus, Greg Bartley was selected as a candidate for President 4 year term; Clerk: Robin Bartley 4 year term; Trustees: Larry Townsend, Florence Preston, Jeff O’Bryant 4 year term; Francis Piester, Rebecca Dalrymple 2 year term.