Ashton News

Lee County Wednesday John Spires, 54; convicted in September of two counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault with a weapon and forcible detention.

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Illinois Farm Show - STERLING – Learn about the latest in farm equipment, ag technology and more at the annual Northwestern Illinois Farm Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Westwood Sports Complex & Expo Center in Sterling.

Out&about Through Jan. 5 Holiday Show At The Next Picture Show, 113 W. First St., Dixon.

Eric Lemons, 28, of Ashton; charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the death of Todd Harn, also 28, of Ashton, who was killed April 5 in his apartment.

Lee County Sheriff Joseph L. Lottman, 27, Dixon; 12:43 a.m. Saturday; charged with contempt for failing to appear in a family case; held on a $500 bond.

Nicholas Sheley , 30, of Sterling; charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated kidnapping, two counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking, armed robbery, robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle in the death of Ronald Randall, 65, of Galesburg in late June 2008.

ASHTON – Police say it will be weeks before they have a full picture of what happened the night two men were killed when their car crashed into a ditch and threw them through the windshield.

DIXON – “Self-Therapy for the Stutterer,” a self-help guide for stutterers, is now available at libraries in Lee County.

ASHTON – Two people were killed early today when they were thrown from their car after crashing into a ditch on Track Road, west of Midway Road.

Robert Lauesen , 46, of Lombard; charged with three counts of child pornography for allegedly videotaping three Lombard boys while they showered at his trailer in Sublette on Aug.

Fred E. Berquez, 48, of Sublette; 8:22 p.m. Wednesday; driving on a suspended license; posted $100 bond; given notice to appear in court.

Funeral arrangements for Ignacio Garcia, 79, who passed away Sunday, are pending under the direction of Rudy Garza Funeral Home.

Illinois State Police Dustin M. Horner, 35, of Ashton; 10:14 a.m. Thursday at state Route 251 and Lincoln Highway, Rochelle; no seat belt, no valid driver's license; given notice to appear in court.

Amanda Schopp, 16, of Ashton, donated blood for the first time at the Red Cross Blood Drive on Sept.

DIXON – A judge has again decided to allow into evidence the statements made by murder defendant Eric M. Lemons because he did not clearly tell police that he wanted a lawyer present during questioning.

ASHTON – The American Red Cross is having a blood drive 12:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Ashton Lions Center, 2128 state Route 38.

Judge to rule on motion in murder case: Defendant asks court to reconsider request to suppress statements By Tara Becker 
tbecker@svnmail.com 
800-798-4085, ext.

Judge to rule on motion in murder case: Defendant asks court to reconsider request to suppress statements By Tara Becker 
tbecker@svnmail.com 
800-798-4085, ext.

Kevin and Laura Coffman, of Ashton, are pleased to announce the arrival of their second daughter, Ella Diane.

Kevin and Laura Coffman, of Ashton, are pleased to announce the arrival of their second daughter, Ella Diane.