Scott Perry

Decatur

Deputy Night Editor at Herald & Review

Local News Editor at Pantagraph

Deputy night editor of @heraldandreview. Likes: Volleyball, tennis and watching Hallmark movies and Top Chef. I have a boat.

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Authorities release the name Mount Zion woman struck, killed by train

1 week ago | bnd.com | Scott Perry

MOUNT ZION - Authorities have identified the 19-year-old woman who was killed Thursday morning after she was struck by a train. According to Macon County Coroner Michael Burkham, the woman was Hannah E. Claghorn of Mount Zion. Man struck by SUV while walking in Decatur roadway, police sayA 23-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by an SUV while in a Decatur roadway, police said Friday.
Authorities release the name Mount Zion woman struck, killed by train

1 week ago | herald-review.com | Scott Perry

MOUNT ZION - Authorities have identified the 19-year-old woman who was killed Thursday morning after she was struck by a train. According to Macon County Coroner Michael Burkham, the woman was Hannah E. Claghorn of Mount Zion. According to Mount Zion police, the woman was riding her bike on the bike trail at the Baltimore Road crossing around 11 a.m. when she was struck and killed by the Canadian National freight train. Burkham said the investigation is ongoing.
Local legends, music, presentations, parade to mark Decatur Juneteenth celebrations

1 week ago | herald-review.com | Scott Perry

DECATUR — Area residents have multiple opportunities to mark the Juneteenth holiday and honor local legends during celebrations in Decatur this week. Juneteenth, recognized June 19, marks the end of slavery in the United States in 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Decatur Legends BrunchThe INC Spot will host The Decatur Legends Brunch at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 22, to celebrate Juneteenth.
Decatur man sentenced to prison on child pornography charge

2 weeks ago | herald-review.com | Scott Perry

DECATUR — A 66-year-old Decatur man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for possessing and disseminating images of the sexual abuse of children under the age of 13. Charles E. Bolsen pleaded guilty Thursday in Macon County Circuit Court to one count of Class X felony dissemination of child pornography. He also pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography and was sentenced to an two years of conditional discharge.
Stop at Central Illinois convenience store makes someone $532,504 richer

2 weeks ago | herald-review.com | Scott Perry

ASHMORE — A lucky Illinois Lottery player came away $532,504 richer after stopping at a Coles County convenience store. The lottery organization announced Wednesday that the winning FastPlay Cash Castle lottery ticket was purchased at I & I Deli in the village of Ashmore, population roughy 637. The business at 304 W. Ashmore St. will receive a 1% bonus of the prize amount, or about $5,300, for selling the winning ticket.
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3 weeks ago | herald-review.com | Scott Perry

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COMPETING FOR HARDWARE

3 weeks ago | herald-review.com | Scott Perry

Skip to main contentSkip to main content Police say they arrested a 46-year-old Decatur woman for stabbing her boyfriend twice, strangling him and then dumping laundry detergent over … Investigation into the death of 3-year-old Kaseyn Clifton of Decatur continues. Kelly Nichols, still protesting her innocence, was led away to start her prison sentence as her family sat sobbing in the courtroom.
City encouraging water line inspections for older homes, buildings

3 weeks ago | bnd.com | Scott Perry

DECATUR - The city of Decatur is encouraging those with older homes and buildings to check the city's water line material map and schedule a free inspection of their water service line. In an effort to remove all sources of lead in customer's drinking water, the city developed a map showing what material we suspect the water service line is made of.
City encouraging water line inspections for older homes, buildings

4 weeks ago | herald-review.com | Scott Perry

DECATUR — The city of Decatur is encouraging those with older homes and buildings to check the city’s water line material map and schedule a free inspection of their water service line. In an effort to remove all sources of lead in customer’s drinking water, the city developed a map showing what material we suspect the water service line is made of.
Toddler drowns after unlocking door, falling in pool

1 month ago | herald-review.com | Scott Perry

OREANA — A 3-year-old boy drowned Saturday after he unlocked a sliding door and made his way to the pool at an Oreana home. Macon County Coroner Michael Burkham identified the boy as Kaseyn Clifton of Decatur. According to Macon County Sheriff’s Office news release, Kaseyn was at home with other siblings under the care of an aunt. His mother had left the residence for approximately 15 minutes to run errands.