January 2010

Two Southern Illinois residents have pleaded guilty to a one-count superseding indictment charging them with conspiracy to distribute heroin.

Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois announced on Nov. 22 that the guilty pleas had been entered by Carolyn Rea, also known as Carolyn Rose, and Rob A. Rose.

Carolyn Rea is 37. Rob Rose is 39. Both are residents of Cave-In-Rock.

Rea and Rose entered their guilty pleas in United States District Court in Benton.

Harold Kirk Tite, 68, a resident of Ullin, died Monday evening, Dec. 6, 2010, at 9:30 p.m. at his home.

Kirk was born Sept. 4, 1942, in Gallatin County. He was the son of Wilford Tite and Tressie (Scarborough) Tite.

Kirk was formerly united in marriage to Marilyn (Schierbaum) Tite.

Helen Troutman Lentz was born Aug 26, 1916 to Eldie and May (Penrod) Troutman

Dongola Il.  She passed away at her home in Bourbonnais Il

Nov 30. 2010. 

Helen married Lloyd Lentz in 1933. To this Union three children were

born son Farris, two daughters Shirley and Brenda.

Helen was very active she worked at Manteno State Hospital for 30 years

retiring in 1982.  Helen's husband passed away in 1992.

Helen is survived by two daughter, Shirley Bradley of Bloomington, Il, Brenda LeBon

Anna-Jonesboro won three first places, four seconds, two fourths and a fifth in winning the Lawrenceville Invitational high school wrestling tournament Saturday, Dec. 4.

“We’re off to a good start,” A-J head coach Rick Bittle said. “We’re 2-0 in dual meets.”

The Wildcats, who claimed the title for the second time in three years, won with a score of 210 over their closest challenger West Frankfort, which finished second with 181.5.