CRAB ORCHARD, IL – (Jack Bullock- abaselineview.com. Click on the link to read the entire story and browse his website. Here is an excerpt) Depth and experience are two very important aspects of
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CRAB ORCHARD, IL – (Jack Bullock- abaselineview.com. Click on the link to read the entire story and browse his website. Here is an excerpt) Depth and experience are two very important aspects of
Today it will be partly cloudy with on and off showers existing until evening with a high in the upper 60’s and lows will be in the upper 40’s
Tomorrow and Thursday will be gorgeous, with highs in the lower 70’s and lows in the lower 50’s.
There will be one round of storms roll in late Thursday night and another around Friday afternoon. The severity at this point is to far out to determine.
The TORCON from Dr. Greg Forbes of the Weather Channel. is a 3 for the region on Friday. This means there is a 30% of a tornadic event 50 miles from the region.
This does not mean that there will be a destructive tornado, it means there is that chance of going under a Tornado Warning because of rotation.
It will be much cooler for the duration, with highs in the upper 40’s on Saturday, moderating to the mid 50’s on Tuesday.
It is going to be sunny today with a high temperature in the lower 70’s
Tonight there is a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight with the lows in the middle 50’s
Tomorrow there is a 40% chance of rain with highs in the upper 60’s, lows in the upper 40’s
Wednesday and Thursday will be partly sunny with highs in the lower 70’s lows in the mid to upper 50’s.
Friday might be interesting around here. The Storm Prediction Center has everything basically east of I 57 in a fifteen percent chance of seeing severe weather. I know that sounds low, but it is equivalent for being under a slight risk. (See graphic above)
When the SPC has an area highlighted five days in advance, the confidence is pretty high.
Here is the hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather Service in Paducah, KY
.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight A small chance of thunderstorms will spread eastward across southeast Missouri into southern Illinois and the Purchase Area of west Kentucky tonight, mainly after midnight. A brief heavy downpour and a few lightning strikes will be the primary concerns. .
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Tuesday through Sunday Chances of thunderstorms are forecast for all or a portion of the region Thursday afternoon through Friday. The best chances will be east of the Mississippi River Friday afternoon, when a few severe storms with damaging winds cannot be ruled out. Otherwise, locally heavy rainfall and lightning will be the primary concerns.
It will be much cooler for the weekend with highs in the upper 40’s to lower 50’s.
There will be more information to pass along to you on Friday.
SPRINGFIELD, IL (Don O’Brien Belleville News-Democrat, Click on the link to read the full story. Here is an excerpt) Those who would like to drive a little faster on Illinois interstates and highways soon may get their wish. State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-North Aurora) introduced a bill earlier this month that would push the speed limit to 75 mph on many of the state’s interstates as well as make 60 the maxium speed limit on rural highways. Oberweis was one of the driving factors behind a bill that helped Illinois become the 37th state to push its speed limit to 70 when that law took effect on Jan. 1, 2014. Now, he’s looking to bump that maximum speed up a bit.
Steve Dunford – franklincounty-news.com
This is the second in a series that I just let coaches talk about their seniors. I got this idea after talking to Thompsonville coach Pete Gordon about his seniors.
Some of these young men were my son Andrew’s teammates in football playing for C-Z-R. He talked to me several times about their work ethic.
The Tornadoes play harder than any team in Southern Illinois. As of late they are playing well, staying in the ball game with two of the top Class 1A teams in Southern Illinois, Christopher and Goreville.
Here is coach Matt Morgan’s comments about his seniors:
Jakob Baxter: Jakob is a kid that has not gotten a lot of playing time over the course of this season, but he has never complained one time and is the leader in the bench. He is always on his teammates about cheering and has such a positive attitude. He’s a work horse that plays extremely hard every minute he has. I’m gonna really miss having him around.
Steven Anderson: Steven has been our Point Guard for 3 years now and the growth and maturity that he has shown on and off the floor is amazing to see. I am so proud of his development and the type of person he is. He’s got a bright future.
“This is a young man that dedicates his life to sports and I have no doubt that he will continue playing athletics beyond this school year! When you have a competitive drive like Steve does, big things are possible!”
Nolan Domineck: Nolan is a team first kid that has been willing to do anything I’ve asked over the past 4 years. His dedication to our program and willingness to do what is best for the team cannot be put into words.
He leaves an impact on the program moving forward that will stay with our younger players for years to come. He improved his game each year and showed the underclassmen what it takes to “Establish a Culture”
Cam Newton: Cams game has progressed so much over the past four years. His knowledge of the game is probably the best of anyone I have ever coached. Having him is like having another coach on the floor and he is someone that you know you can trust.
I don’t expect Cam to be away from the game of basketball long. I fully expect him to be involved in coaching in the near future.
Austin Bolinger: AB is one of the best leaders I have ever coached! He is always willing to step up and encourage teammates if needed but also will chew someone’s butt if they need it.
His progression as a post player has been fun to watch. He has the heart of a champion and a relentless work ethic. He’s going to be successful in life because of that.
Brendan Whiting: Looking back and seeing the 5’4 110 pound freshman walk into our summer workout and knowing how he developed into the player that he has is absolutely amazing. I don’t know if I know of a kid that has put more effort and time into their game than Brendan has.
The kid is a gym rat that loves the game more than anyone can understand. I am excited to see what the future holds for him. I fully expect him to continue his playing career. Seeing him grow and mature as a person has been even more special. He understands
that the sky is the limit for him and I expect him to take advantage of that.
All the seniors mean so much to me. The biggest impact that this group has left on me is the relationships that they built with my son Grayson.
My son looks up to and idolize each and everyone of them as positive influences and role models. For that, I am FOREVER grateful!
December 29, 2024
December 29, 2024