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Bradford Schools find savings and receive refunds

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Last Updated on Thursday, 01 November 2012 14:37

Written by Doug Hampton

The October Bradford Board of Education meeting began with recognition to Mrs. Hoffert for the grant received for the 8th graders to attend the Abraham Lincoln Museum in the spring.  Dr Lotspeich also commended the Student Council and Mrs. Hoffert for the poster contest on bullying.  The posters will be on display at the Bradford  Pharmacy.
Emergency Response Discussed 
Dr. Lotspeich and Chief Dove are working on a critical response team and have contacted the Princeton Police Chief regarding mutual aid.  Chief Dove  and Dr. Lotspeich will continue contacting agencies to ensure that assistance is available if needed.

County Watch - amendment proposal

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Last Updated on Thursday, 11 October 2012 15:27

Written by Jim Nowlan

I have been asked to explain the proposal to amend the Illinois Constitution that is on the ballot this fall.
I have to be careful not to advocate a position one way or the other for the following reason: As a new member of the state Executive Ethics Commission, I am advised that by virtue of my appointment I am not to endorse any candidate for office or ballot initiative.
So the following should not be construed to advocate for any position on the issue.
Here is what I know about the proposal:
During the past year, there was a strong push to pass legislation that would reduce pension benefits for state and local government employees. But nothing was passed.
Maybe as a way to provide cover to incumbent legislators facing re-election, legislative leaders proposed the enactment of a constitutional amendment proposal that addressed pensions.

Meaker's hearing continued until Nov. 16

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Last Updated on Friday, 12 October 2012 14:54

Written by Administrator

Judge Borden granted a motion by Kendra Meaker's attorney Robert McBride to continue the preliminary hearing until Nov. 16 at 9 a.m.

Meaker will be evaluated by a pyschiatrist before that date to examine her ability to stand trial.

LaFayette vs. Brown lawsuit update

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Last Updated on Thursday, 11 October 2012 15:16

Written by Jason Musselman

A status hearing was held on October 5 in the case of LaFayette verses Brown, which simply meant that both the plaintiff and defendant attorneys updated Judge Stuart Borden about the progress each side has made concerning this lawsuit.
During the brief court appearance by attorneys of the case Mr. Brown’s attorney, Justin Raver, filed for a summary judgment of the case. According to LAW.COM a summary judgment is: “A court order ruling that no factual issues remain to be tried and therefore a cause of action or all causes of action in a complaint can be decided upon certain facts without trial.” Judge Borden did not rule on this motion.
Village of LaFayette attorney, David Cover, requested that the temporary restraining order be continued and was granted such by Judge Borden. This order prevents Mr. Brown from continuing to farm the ground in dispute that lies within Village limits.