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Murder Suspect Charged In Collinsville Case

2 years 4 months ago
COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville Police presented a case to the Madison County State's Attorney's Office and today announced charges in the homicide of Vaeden J. Hawkes on April 24, 2023, in Collinsville. Murder charges have been filed against Isaiah T. Jenkins, 16, of Collinsville. The charges are as follows: Count 1: First-Degree Murder; a Class M Felony Count 2: First-Degree Murder; a Class M Felony Count 3: Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Firearm; a Class 4 Felony. Count 4: Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapons; a Class 4 Felony. The Honorable Judge A. Ryan Jumper set the bond amount for Jenkins at $5,000,000. Jenkins is currently in custody at the Madison County Juvenile Detention Center.

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More Than 350 People Celebrate Pere Marquette Lodge's Annual Mushroom Festival

2 years 4 months ago
GRAFTON - Pere Marquette Lodge's Annual Mushroom Festival was described as a "blast" by organizers and more than 350 people came out and celebrated the spring season. The biggest mushroom found was 9.5 inches, the smallest was 11 millimeters and the most mushrooms found by one person was 49. "Our guide, Joe, took out over 350 people on Saturday, many of which were out in the woods hunting mushrooms for the first time," Arielle Niemeyer, the event coordinator and Pere Marquette marketing director, said. "A round of applause for our employees for their efforts. Like many local businesses, we have been dealing with a short staffing issue. The staff really came together and made it happen. We are grateful for our team, our customers, and such a beautiful place we can all enjoy." Niemeyer said this year's Mushroom Festival was the biggest one to date in 15 years. "We also had kid's activities, free face painting, and the guided hunt," she said. "It was a great day."

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