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Hoopeston Police are investigating an incident in which five people claim they were battered, one of whom was taken to Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center. According to police reports, officers and EMS were called at 2:10 a.m. Saturday to the 300 block of South Third St. for an unresponsive woman who had been battered. That person, a 22-year-old Hoopeston wom- an, was not unresponsive when officers arrived, po- lice said. Through the initial investigation, four additional people reported being battered, including a 40-year- old Rankin woman; a second 22-year-old Hoopeston woman; a 21-year-old Watseka man and a 19-year- old Watseka woman. The investigation is ongoing; suspects have been identified. A report was sent to the Vermilion County State’s Attorney’s office for possible charges, which could include aggravated battery and battery. In other police news: Police reported two accidents took place during Wednesday’s snow. No tickets or injuries were reported in an accident at 10:27 a.m. Wednesday at North Market and East McNeil. Police said Tangeva G. Stevens, 31, of Woodland, backed a 2005 Freightliner van from a driveway into a 2003 International dump truck owned by the City of Hoopeston and driven by James A. Prather, 58, of Hoopeston, who was repositioning a snowplow at the time of the collision. The second was at 1:12 p.m. in the 200 block of South Dixie Hwy. Police reported Kayla Waddell, 24, of Naples, Fla., was southbound in a 1997 Ford F-150 and was trying to turn into Casey’s General Store’s parking lot when she hit a 2011 Chevrolet SUV, driv- en by Carlos Sanchez Jr., 25, of Mount Pleasant, Wis. Waddell was charged with driving while license suspended and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and released on notices to appear in Vermil- ion County traffic court. No injuries were reported. An investigation into an accident at about 7 p.m. Friday resulted in the arrest Saturday of Joshua Has- bargen, 26, of Hoopeston. Police reported that a guy wire of a utility pole was damaged in the 200 block of West Elm. Police report- ed that Hasbargen, in a 1999 Dodge truck, said while exiting the alley, he turned too tightly and the side of his truck made contact with the wire. He was cited for operating an uninsured motor ve- hicle, leaving the scene of an accident and no valid driver’s license and released on notices to appear in Vermilion County traffic court. Five injured, one taken to hospital after early morning brawl www.justthefacts.net Email: Monday, March 2, 2020 the Phone/Fax: (217) 283-9348 Lourdine Florek, Owner Hoopeston’ s only locally-owned daily news publication! P.O. Box 441, Hoopeston IL 60942 [email protected] The Vermilion County Bar Association is accepting applications for a $750 scholarship grant to be awarded in May 2020. Two such grants will be awarded. To be eligible, an applicant must be a Vermilion Coun- ty resident, seeking assistance in any undergraduate or law degree program. Applicants must have earned a 3.0 out of 4.0 (or 4.0 out of 5.0) grade point average, include a letter of recommendation from a teacher or instructor of the applicant and submit a personal, one paragraph state- ment with his/her request detailing the student’ s commu- nity involvement and why he/she believes that he/she would be a good recipient of the scholarship. The application request and supporting documents should be sent to the Vermilion County Bar Association Scholarship c/o Jerry Davis, Chairman, Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 344, Danville, Illinois 61834-0344. Applications must be received no later than April 1, 2020. Vermilion County Bar Association to award scholarship grant
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Hoopeston Police are investigating an incident in which five people claim they were battered, one of whom was taken to Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center. According to police reports, officers and EMS were called at 2:10 a.m. Saturday to the 300 block of South Third St. for an unresponsive woman who had been battered. That person, a 22-year-old Hoopeston wom-an, was not unresponsive when officers arrived, po-lice said. Through the initial investigation, four additional people reported being battered, including a 40-year-old Rankin woman; a second 22-year-old Hoopeston woman; a 21-year-old Watseka man and a 19-year-old Watseka woman. The investigation is ongoing; suspects have been identified. A report was sent to the Vermilion County State’s Attorney’s office for possible charges, which could include aggravated battery and battery. In other police news: Police reported two accidents took place during Wednesday’s snow. No tickets or injuries were reported in an accident at 10:27 a.m. Wednesday at North Market and East McNeil. Police said Tangeva G. Stevens, 31, of Woodland, backed a 2005 Freightliner van from a driveway into
a 2003 International dump truck owned by the City of Hoopeston and driven by James A. Prather, 58, of Hoopeston, who was repositioning a snowplow at the time of the collision. The second was at 1:12 p.m. in the 200 block of South Dixie Hwy. Police reported Kayla Waddell, 24, of Naples, Fla., was southbound in a 1997 Ford F-150 and was trying to turn into Casey’s General Store’s parking lot when she hit a 2011 Chevrolet SUV, driv-en by Carlos Sanchez Jr., 25, of Mount Pleasant, Wis. Waddell was charged with driving while license suspended and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and released on notices to appear in Vermil-ion County traffic court. No injuries were reported. An investigation into an accident at about 7 p.m. Friday resulted in the arrest Saturday of Joshua Has-bargen, 26, of Hoopeston. Police reported that a guy wire of a utility pole was damaged in the 200 block of West Elm. Police report-ed that Hasbargen, in a 1999 Dodge truck, said while exiting the alley, he turned too tightly and the side of his truck made contact with the wire. He was cited for operating an uninsured motor ve-hicle, leaving the scene of an accident and no valid driver’s license and released on notices to appear in Vermilion County traffic court.
Five injured, one taken to hospital after early morning brawl
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The Vermilion County Bar Association is accepting applications for a $750 scholarship grant to be awarded in May 2020. Two such grants will be awarded.
To be eligible, an applicant must be a Vermilion Coun-ty resident, seeking assistance in any undergraduate or law degree program. Applicants must have earned a 3.0 out of 4.0 (or 4.0 out of 5.0) grade point average, include a letter of recommendation from a teacher or instructor of the applicant and submit a personal, one paragraph state-
ment with his/her request detailing the student’s commu-nity involvement and why he/she believes that he/she would be a good recipient of the scholarship.
The application request and supporting documents should be sent to the Vermilion County Bar Association Scholarship c/o Jerry Davis, Chairman, Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 344, Danville, Illinois 61834-0344.
Applications must be received no later than April 1, 2020.
Vermilion County Bar Association to award scholarship grant
Hoopeston Area Grade Schools MONDAY: Mini corndog, baked beans, cucumber slices, applesauce, milk
Lunch Menus
TUESDAY: Pepperoni pizza, baby carrots, salad, peaches, milk WEDNESDAY: Chicken & noodles, mashed pota-toes, bread & butter, celery sticks, pears, milk THURSDAY: Taco, chips & salsa, baby carrots, salad, pineapple, milk FRIDAY: Hamburger/bun, tot-tots, mixed fruit, Sunset Sip juice, milk
Hoopeston Area Middle School MONDAY: Salisbury steak/biscuit, mixed vegeta-bles, salad bar, applesauce, milk TUESDAY: Pancake & sausage, hash brown, salad bar, mandarin orange, milk WEDNESDAY: Tacos, refried beans, chips & sal-sa, salad bar, pears, milk THURSDAY: Fettuccini Alfredo, Max Stick, salad bar, peaches, milk FRIDAY: Pizza, salad bar, mixed fruit, milk
Hoopeston Area High School MONDAY: Salisbury steak/biscuit or hot ham & cheese, mixed vegetables, salad bar, applesauce, milk, juice TUESDAY: Pancake & sausage or Hot Pocket, hash brown, salad bar, mandarin orange, milk, juice WEDNESDAY: Tacos or BBQ rib, refried beans, chips & salsa, salad bar, pears, milk, juice THURSDAY: Fettuccini Alfredo or cheeseburger, Max Stick, salad bar, peaches, milk, juice FRIDAY: Pizza or fish sandwich, salad bar, mixed fruit, milk, juice
DROLLINGER - Ralph Eugene “Pee Wee” Drollinger, 87, of Hoopeston, died at 7:20 p.m. Mon-day, Feb. 24, 2020, at home. Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Anderson Funeral Home, Hoopeston. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the fu-neral home. Burial will be in Floral Hill Cemetery, Hoopeston. Memorials are suggested to Hoopeston Masonic Star Lodge #709, Dementia Society of America or charity of the donor’s choice. LAYDEN - Marieta G. “Eileen” Layden, 92, of Hoopeston, died at 6:44 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at Autumn Fields. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday at Blurton Funeral Home, Hoopeston. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Hoopeston. She will be cremated and burial
Briefly At the library
Upcoming events at Hoopeston Public Library in-clude: Mary Hartwell Catherwood book club, 1:30-2:3– p.m. Monday. “Educated: a Memoir” by Tara Westover is the selection. Stitchin’ Time, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday. Cro-chet instruction provided. Other needle crafters wel-come to make new friends with similar interests. Hubbard Trail Bridge Club, 1-5 p.m. Wednesday. Builders Club, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday. For all kids in grades Pre-k-5 who like to build.
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
Large 3 BR ground level, washer dryer room, $575/mo.; 2 BR downstairs, washer/dryer hookup, $450/mo.; 1 BR ground level, $400/mo. Call (217) 304-1103.
HELP WANTED
Hoopeston Area CUSD #11 will be accepting applications for summer cleaning crew. Applications may be picked up at the District Office and dropped off no later than March 20, 2020.
City of Hoopeston is accepting applications for seasonal work-ers. Applications may be picked up at City Hall, 301 W Main St.
City of Hoopeston Swimming Pool is accepting applications for lifeguards and assistant manager for the 2020 season. Applica-tions are available at City Hall, 301 W. Main St. 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Fri.
Robinson Chiropractic, a thriving and expanding chiropractic clinic, is looking for team oriented, multi-tasking, detail-oriented people. Candidates will be trained to assist with patient care. Customer service and phone skills a must. Candidates must be enthusiastic, outgoing, positive, great with people and have an interest in natural health and wellness and be flexible as we con-tinue to thrive and grow in offices. Send resumes to [email protected].
United Prairie-Hoopeston has opening this Spring for the follow-ing: CDL Drivers and Non-CDL . Please pick up applications at 18978 E 3850 North Rd, Hoopeston, IL 60942. For more information, please call the office, 217-888-0164 or Jordan Reese, manager, 217-918-2876.
We are currently hiring for our Verizon location next to McDon-ald's in Hoopeston! Are you interested in pursuing a career in sales where you can earn a base plus commission? Then this position might just be for you! If you like sales, love technology and have a competitive spirit you may have what it takes to join our amazing team! You'll use your knowledge and passion for
technology to deliver an effortless customer experience while pursuing challenging and rewarding goals! This role comes with an hourly base and commission package as well as awesome benefits. Please email your resume to seth.wilson@alstire mart.com or stop by our store for more details.
Aquality Solutions is looking for full-time delivery drivers skilled in efficiency, organization, and flexibility. Delivery Driv-ers will deliver bottled water and bagged salt to commercial and residential customers and must have knowledge or be willing to learn maintenance operations when not driving. Apply in person at 102 N 1st Street in Hoopeston or call us at 855-692-7824.
Full-Fill Industries Henning, IL, is offering many job opportuni-ties for full-time and part-time positions. We offer full-time positions with a full benefit package. 1st and 2nd shifts are availa-ble.
Full-Fill Industries also offers a unique opportunity to choose the schedule that fits your lifestyle. You may choose to work 1, 2, or 3 days a week. Candidates must be 18 years old, and you can pick your shift. Machine Operators are needed for 1st & 2nd shift.
We are now offering a part-time flexible work schedule for Moms & Dads who want to earn some extra cash during school hours. We are now offering an 8:00 am - 4:30 pm schedule to fit the needs of your family while your children are in school.
If you are interested in applying for a growing company, please apply on-line at www.full-fill.com go to employment or employ-ment opportunities and apply as indicated. EOE
HOUSES FOR RENT
Upstairs duplex, 726 S. Third St., Hoopeston, Available March. 3 BR, 1 bath. $475 plus security deposit. No pets/good refer-ences. 217-304-3477. Owner/licensed R/Est. agent.
SERVICES
Paw Spa N’More, 1208 S. Second Ave., Hoopeston. Affordable pet grooming, Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays by ap-pointment only. (217) 260-3313
Classifieds
Vermilion County Crafters, 5-7 p.m. Thursday. Open to all kinds of crafters who bring their own pro-jects to work on individually. First Grade Maple School Family Reading Night, 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday.
Weather Chance of showers, then partly sunny today. High 47. Tonight, cloudy. Low 32. Tomorrow, partly sunny. High 51, low 32. For real time Hoopeston weather, visit justthefacts.net/weather/.
held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Hoopeston Multi Agency, Grant Township Food Cupboard, Hoopeston Public Library or St. Anthony Catholic Church. ROSENBERGER - Frank Rosenberger, 85, of Sheldon, formerly of rural Milford, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral Monday at Calvary Lutheran Church, Watseka. Burial will follow in Gaffield Cemetery, Iroquois. Memorials are suggested to Calvary Luther-an Preschool or donor’s choice. VONDERHARR - Janis Carol Vonderharr, 72, of Hoopeston, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020, at home. She will be cremated and no service held. Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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