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Young may face federal charges
CLINTON — The Clinton High School band teacher who was arrested in an Internet sting after he allegedly attempted to meet someone he thought to be a 14-year-old girl for sex at a DeWitt hotel may now face federal charges.
According to court documents, the charge of attempting to entice away a minor against James W. Young, 33, has been dismissed in Clinton County District Court because “prosecution by other authorities is imminent.”
Assistant Clinton County Attorney Ross Barlow stated Friday that he expects the United States Attorney’s Office will initiate federal charges against Young some time next week.
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DeWitt leaders tour Central District’s new construction
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U.S. 30 down to one lane next week
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Clinton school leaders to tweak how staff purchases are made
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Savanna toddler dies, autopsy shows no trauma
A child who was found unconscious and not breathing at a residence in rural Chadwick on Sunday morning died the next day.
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Council OKs $46.6M loan for new plant
The Clinton City Council approved a loan of more than $46.6 million at a special meeting Monday to go toward building the new wastewater treatment plant.
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School district trends outlined
The Clinton School District lost another handful of students this year, as the district continues a downward enrollment trend that has troubled the area for more than a decade.
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Police investigate injuries to a child in Chadwick
Police officials are investigating injuries to a Chadwick, Ill., child who was found unconscious at a residence in the rural community Sunday morning.
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Clinton police officer promoted today
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Ashford celebration is Tuesday
The community is invited to Ashford University’s day-long celebration of its largest class, Saints team spirit and first soccer game at the new Athletic Complex on Tuesday.
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Annual Relay for Life raises $162,420
People gathered at Camanche High School recently for the Clinton County Relay for Life and while thunderstorms forced the event inside, co-organizer Corrina Waidelich reported that the event was “a great success.”
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DeWitt leaders tour Central District’s new construction
