Author: John Kraft & Kirk Allen

26 Jan McFatridge immunity petition DENIED –

Posted at 13:51h in City of Paris, Edgar County Board, Edgar County State's Attorney, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 2 Comments

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With his day of judgment swiftly approaching, former Edgar County State's Attorney Michael McFatridge's petition to the United States Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari was DENIED on January 22, 2013. The writ of certiorari in this instance was asking for the United States Supreme Court...

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26 Jan D-95 and the Proposed Property Tax –

Posted at 08:34h in District 95, feature, School Boards by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 7 Comments

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EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - After several concerned citizens asked about our local school districts and  their notices of hearing on tax levy, we decided to check into the situation. We referenced this issue in this article. Here is what the Truth In Taxation says about publication of...

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22 Jan Clark County Sheriff – re: 2nd Ammendment

Posted at 13:30h in Edgar County Sheriff Department, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 13 Comments

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CLARK CO. (ECWd) - **A MESSAGE FROM SHERIFF JERRY PARSLEY** I have received multiple private messages inquiring about my stance on the recent firestorm of gun control issues coming from Washington D.C. and Springfield IL. In addition I have spoken with many people asking my position regarding this...

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22 Jan Edgar County Sheriff – re: Firearms –

Posted at 07:58h in Edgar County Sheriff Department, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 14 Comments

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EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - Statement from Edgar County Sheriff Ed Motley's official facebook page: I, Edward B. Motley having been elected to the office of County Sheriff in the County of Edgar aforesaid, DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR, that I will support the Constitution of the United States and...

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12 Jan Edgar County Board Meeting 1-9-2013

Posted at 16:14h in Edgar County Airport, Edgar County Board, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - The Edgar County Board held a regularly scheduled meeting on January 9th at 9:00 a.m. in the courthouse. During this meeting they appointed Karl Farnham Jr. to the ETSB (911) Board for another term and hired a new ESDA Director. There was...

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11 Jan The Citizen, The Police Officer, and The Judge –

Posted at 20:11h in Community Activities, Edgar County Airport, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - I’d like to illustrate a point by telling you a story. Once upon a time, there was a driver of a car. This driver was a young teenager. Well actually, it was probably an old fart like me in a beat up old...

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10 Jan CERWD – Attorney Fees for Unwinnable Case

Posted at 21:17h in CERWD, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 0 Comments

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EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - "Ensuring Open and Honest Government" That is the statement on the Illinois Attorney General website - it is there for a reason. The Freedom Of Information Act and Open Meetings Act are two of the primary statutes that compel public bodies to meet in...

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10 Jan Airport Meeting Canceled – No Posted Agenda

Posted at 05:20h in Edgar County Airport, Edgar County Board, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 2 Comments

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EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - In a surprise move, Ben Jenness declared the Airport Board meeting canceled for failure to post an agenda 48 hours in advance as required by law. After a couple quick questions from citizens in the standing room only croud, it was obvious there...

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08 Jan County Board Study Session 1-7-2013 –

Posted at 12:56h in Edgar County Board, Edgar County State's Attorney by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 2 Comments

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EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - "We Need To Get The County Off This Note" In a surprise (to us) move, Jeff Voight mentioned the need to figure out the situation with a "real estate owner financed" property deeded with a warrantee deed, in which Edgar County is on the...

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07 Jan Airport Board Meeting Topics for Jan 8, 2013 – 6 P.M.

Posted at 22:25h in Edgar County Airport, Edgar County Board, feature by John Kraft & Kirk Allen 3 Comments

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EDGAR CO. (ECWd) - Just a reminder for those interested, there is an Edgar County Airport board meeting on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 6:00 P.M., at the airport. Some topics that will be discussed in public session are: 1.  Who is Illini Community Development (Newman, Illinois) and why were...

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