Fire Call

Time: 3:38 a.m.

Location: 426 E Honeywell Ave. (Centennial Manor Apts.)

Details: HFD responds to the above location for a fire alarm going off. Upon the arrival no fire was located, no injuries were reported. HFD later cleared the scene.

Operating Vehicle While Registration Suspended (#14421) H26-4140

Time: 3:29 pm

Location: E Main St. / S. Market St.

Cited: Ronnel Meyers (M) (53) of Hoopeston

Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop in the above area, where the driver, Mr. Meyers, was issued a citation for the above traffic violation. Mr. Meyers was released from the scene on an NTA in Verm. Co. traffic court and his vehicle was towed.

It’s been a year of wild prices in agriculture. As farmers look toward harvest, Vermilion County Farm Bureau is holding a program to provide them with timely information on commodity and input prices along with elevator facility plans for this fall.

The Market Outlook Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 19. Biscuits and Gravy will be served at 9:00 am with the program beginning at 9:30 am in the Farm Bureau Auditorium, 1905 U.S. Route 150 west of Danville.

With the latest USDA crop report issued the previous Wednesday, speakers Greg Johnson with TGM, Brian Stark from The Andersons, and Premier Cooperative’s Doug Cropp will be touching on current market outlooks and updates.

Additionally, Vermilion County Farm Bureau will be presenting State Representative Brandun Schweizer with the Friend of Agriculture Award. Illinois Farm Bureau recognizes Representative Schweizer’s advocacy and commitment to the agriculture industry and looks forward to his continued involvement and support of agriculture.

The program is open to all Farm Bureau members.

Accident Hit-and-Run H26-4112

Time: 7:21 a.m.

Location: McFerren Park

Details: HPD officers were notified of damage to a fence due to being struck by an unknown vehicle. The vehicle then left the scene without reporting. The accident is under investigation.

Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon Time: Location: Arrested: 1:10 a.m. 1023 W Main St (The Pump) H26-4096 2026-5588 Dontay Liddell (M) (25) of Hoopeston Details: HPD officers were dispatched to the above location for the report of an armed individual. Upon locating Mr. Liddell, he was arrested on the above charges. He was taken to HPD for processing, then later transported to the PSB in Danville to await arraignment.

Operation of Vehicle When Registration Revoked Time: Location: Cited: Details: 2:40 p.m. 1000 Blk of W Penn St Jose Zarate(M) (27) of Mission, TX H26-4104 HPD officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. Mr. Zarate was found to be driving on the above charges. He was given an NTA for Vermilion County Court and released from the scene. 

Operating Vehicle While Registration Suspended H26-4087

Time: 6:28 p.m.

Location: 400 Blk of S. Dixie Hwy

Cited: Joseph Taylor (M) (27) of Milford

Details: HPD Officers conducted a traffic stop at the above location. Mr. Taylor was released from the scene with an NTA in Vermilion Co. traffic court for the above traffic violation and his vehicle was towed.

This morning the HAMS Softball team was in route to a game when their school bus was involved in an accident near Gibson City. As a result several students were taken to Kirby Hospital in Monticello and Carle Hospital in Urbana to be assessed. As of 4:15 pm today, all students that were transported to medical facilities have been checked out and are home with their families. No serious injuries, thankfully. Board of education member Rosanna Kelnhofer, middle school administrator Katie Coulter, and myself stayed at the hospital until the final student was released. Denise Bray, Transportation Director, was a big help through the day. We are also thankful for the parents that were following the bus who took swift action to assist at the accident site. Everyone worked together to help. Hoopeston Area has the best people.

Due to the professional conduct of our bus driver and the helpful actions of others, student injuries were not more severe. I thanked Michelle Bailey, the HA bus driver, from the bottom of my heart for her incredible handling of the collision and assured her that most certainly everything she did helped to prevent a worse outcome.

Thanks to all who helped on site, offered assistance, came to the hospitals to help their students, and those who sent encouragement. These are the moments when we understand what community really means.

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is investigating a fatal crash involving a passenger car and a school bus. This morning, at approximately 8:38 a.m., Troopers responded to a crash on IL Route 9 at Ford County 1000E Road near Gibson City. Preliminary information indicates passenger car traveling on 1000E Road failed to yield and entered IL Route 9 in front of the school bus, causing the bus to hit the car.

One occupant from the passenger car has been confirmed deceased, and three additional occupants sustained injuries. The Hoopeston School District bus was transporting 20 students on the Hoopeston Middle School softball team. Although all students on the bus were taken to area hospitals, initial reports do not indicate any serious injuries.

Traffic near the intersection of IL Route 9 and 1000E Road will remain closed until further notice. Please seek an alternative route of travel. This is an active investigation, and no additional information is available. ? ISP will release additional information when available.