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Oquawka, Ill.- The Henderson County Sheriff's Office has announced that they will be awarding a $500 college scholarship. The Illinois Sheriff's Association has announced that they will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois for the 2023-24 school year. Henderson County Sheriff Matthew Link will be awarding a scholarship of $500. Applicants must be permanent residents of Illinois, scholarships must be used at institutions of higher learning within the State of Illinois, and students must be enrolled as full-time students during the 2023-24 school year. Applications are available at the Henderson County Sheriff's Office, or online on the Illinois Sherriff's Association website.
Henderson Co., Ill.- The Henderson County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a series of attempted scams. According to a news release, an individual is contacting citizens via text message, claiming to be a local pastor needing donations in the form of Visa gift cards in increments of $100. Henderson County Sheriff Matthew Link advises residents to immediately notify the Sheriff's Office if they are contacted and block the incoming phone number. During the holiday season scams are on the rise. Please remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Never give out your personal information or banking information.