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In conformance with the Provisions of the Illinois Open Meeting Act (Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 55, Paragraph 5/2-1002), a Special Meeting of the Franklin County Board will be held on Monday, August 10th, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The Veterans Assistance Commission of Franklin County is accepting applications for a Part-Time Veteran Service Officer Assistant. ![]()
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This position is approximately 20 hours per week, generally during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, at the Veterans Assistance Commission office located in Benton, Illinois. Additional compensated hours may occasionally be required for approved training, outreach events, community events, or other Commission business.![]()
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Veteran Service Officer Assistant (Part-Time) - Franklin County
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The Veterans Assistance Commission of Franklin County is accepting applications for a Part-Time Veteran Service Officer Assistant.
Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Drug Arrest - ![]()
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On the night of August 5, 2026, at approximately 9:52 p.m., a Franklin County Sheriff's Deputy conducting routine patrol initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of 2nd Street and South Mulberry Street in Buckner.![]()
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During the traffic stop, the deputy requested the assistance of K9 Stryker and his handler. Upon arrival, K-9 Stryker conducted a free-air sniff around the exterior of the vehicle and gave a positive alert for the presence of illegal narcotics.![]()
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Based on the positive alert, deputies established probable cause to conduct a search of the vehicle and its occupants. During the search, deputies recovered suspected methamphetamine from the passenger of the vehicle, Kevin W. Kondoudis, 56, of Buckner.![]()
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Kondoudis was placed under arrest and transported to the Franklin County Jail, where he remains in custody pending court proceedings.![]()
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Kondoudis has been charged with:![]()
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* Possession of Methamphetamine (Class 2 Felony)![]()
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The Franklin County Sheriff's Office reminds the public that all individuals charged with a criminal offense are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.![]()
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Sheriff Kyle Bacon
As some Franklin County schools welcome students back to class tomorrow, with the remaining schools returning over the next several days, the Franklin County Sheriff's Office would like to remind everyone to be extra cautious on our roadways.![]()
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School buses will once again be traveling throughout our communities each morning and afternoon. Please slow down, eliminate distractions, and always be prepared to stop when a school bus activates its flashing red lights and stop arm. Remember that children can be unpredictable and may cross the roadway unexpectedly.![]()
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Together, we can help ensure every student arrives at school safely and returns home to their families each day.![]()
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From all of us at the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, we wish our students, teachers, school staff, and parents a safe, successful, and rewarding school year. Let's all do our part to keep our children safe
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Monthly Test Announcement This is a test of the Franklin County Office of Emergency Management & Communications Emergency Alert System. Testing of local warning systems, including outdoor ...