James Crouch Died January 26 – From Norris City

Served as Village Clerk James Eugene Crouch, 74, of Norris City, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro, Illinois. He was born on August 6, 1948, in Eldorado, Illinois, the son
Murbarger Gets 50 Years for Megan Nichols Murder

Tells Court He is Innocent – Incapable of Murder Brodey I. Murbarger has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the murder of his former girlfriend, 15-year-old Megan Nichols of Fairfield. Judge Michael Molt handed down
Carmi Man Arrested on Warrant

Released After Posting Bond Jeremy Scott Allen, 44 of Iris Lane in Carmi was arrested Thursday, January 26 by Carmi City Police on an active warrant. Allen was picked up at the Carmi Motel shortly before 9:30
Norman Veatch Died January 24 – From McLeansboro

Former Hamilton County Coroner Norman R. Veatch, 85, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at his home. Norman was born July 3, 1937 in Peoria, IL the son of Harry A. Veatch and
Eldon Troyer Died January 25 – From Cisne

Was a Truck Driver Eldon L. Troyer, 83, of Cisne, IL. passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Eldon was born September 20, 1939, in Fairfield, IL. to George Francis and Leona (Mason) Troyer. He was married to