A woman spent more than a day in custody although the local sheriff’s office learned she was innocent shortly after she was arrested. Instead of being released, she was arraigned while shackled and dressed in inmate clothing. A few hours later, she was released. She told the deputies who arrested her that she had been the victim of identity theft, and that they should check her fingerprints to verify her story. They must have ignored her request! The victim stated that she hopes this case makes it more likely this won’t happen to anyone else.

Read full article at http://www.oregonlive.com/happy-valley/index.ssf/2013/11/kimberly_fossen_wins_101500_in.html

The Sheriff of Jefferson County, Illinois (county seat Mount Vernon) says courthouse visitors should wear proper dress. Visitors should not come to the courthouse wearing cut-offs, shorts, house slippers, tank tops, muscle shirts, halter tops, mesh shirts, hats or do-rags, pajama tops or bottoms, and clothing with inappropriate or offensive logos, pictures or writing. Clothing should also be worn correctly and as designed, the Sheriff says. I guess that means Hulk Hogan, the wrestling superstar, better stay out of Jefferson County!

High School Football Games Tonight:

Freeport (1-2) at East (0-3) – 7:15 pm
Aquin (2-1) at East Dubuque (3-0) – 7:30 pm
W. Carroll (0-3) at Lena-Winslow (2-1) – 7:30 pm
A-FC (3-0) at Stockton (3-0) – 7:30 pm
River Ridge (2-1) at Orangeville (2-1) – 7:00 pm
Durand (0-3) at South Beloit (0-3) – 7:30 pm
Forreston (3-0) at Warren (0-3) – 7:30 pm
Polo (1-2) at Milledgeville (1-2) – 7:30 pm
Galena (2-1) at Eastland-Pearl City (3-0) 7:15 pm

Saturday Games:

Dakota (1-2) at Fisher (3-0) – 2:00 pm

Football Forecast for Friday, September 20 – Will be in mid 60’s at game time and by the end the game upper 50’s. No rain predicted.

The nation’s oldest continuous amateur theatre located at 228 W. Clark, Freeport, Illinois has a musical tribute to Patsy’s spirit and a celebration of her music. Now you can relive all of the passion, drama, glamour and songs of country music’s greatest legend. Hear all of your favorites like Crazy, Sweet Dreams, Walkin’ After Midnight, Leavin’ On Your Mind, She’s Got You and many more. Patsy Cline is Played by Michelle Borgmann.
7:30 pm, September 19 – 21, $15. (815-232-7023)

For more information go to http://www.winneshiekplayers.org/

You will see another reason why it is hard to do business in this state.