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ISP sergeant from Benton promoted to master sergeant
According to ISP, Minor was selected for promotion because he has demonstrated exceptional abilities as a police officer, investigator, and administrator.
Orman Paul 'Butch' Tatman 1947-2012
Orman Paul "Butch" Tatman, 64, of Benton, died Thursday, April 26, at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mount Vernon.
Firefighters were called to a fire on Valier Lake Road in Sesser at around 7:30 Friday morning.
Man accused of forging check from employer
Jamal Oxford was arrested in Benton, Ill. He is charged with forgery for allegedly stealing a check from his employer, the Southern Illinois Storm Shelter.
Appeals court says sentence too harsh
The appellate court ruled the 20-year sentence handed Paul R. Bradley, 55, of Clackamas, Ore., was too harsh.