A March 11 trial date has been set for an East Moline woman and her Moline boyfriend, who each face two felony counts in the alleged predatory criminal sexual assault of a 6-year-old.
The date was determined during a hearing Thursday in Rock Island County Circuit Court for Shawn T. Block, 31, of 514 26th Ave., Moline; andRandi L. Hayes-Manske, 31, of 310 29th Ave., East Moline. Ms. Hayes-Manske also was charged with an additional count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
The pair remained in the Rock Island County Jail Thursday evening -- Mr. Block on a $750,000 bond and Ms. Hayes-Manske on $250,000. They are scheduled for a Feb. 22 pre-trial conference.
Today is Wednesday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2013. There are 223 days left in the year. 1863 -- 150 years ago: Large quantities of ice from LaCrosse and Lake Pepin are beingshipped on ice boats, towed by steamers to St. Louis and points below. 1888 -- 125 years ago: With the Mississippi River at 18 feet above the low water stage,Rock Island is waging a valiant fight to keep the river from flooding the entire city. 1913 -- 100 years ago: Approval has been given by the city commission for paving 45thStreet between 7th and 11th Avenues. 1938 -- 75 years ago: Herndon Wright, of East Moline, has won the discus-throw title, by aheave of more than 140 feet, to set a new high school record at Champaign. 1963 -- 50 years ago: With the Selective Service Law recently extended by Congress forfour more years, Mrs. Hazel Doris reminded young men that they must register withinfive days after attaining their 18th birthday. 1988 -- 25 years ago: Over 500 Quad-Cities area retired volunteers were honoredrecently for their community services at a Retired Senior Volunteer Program luncheonat Palmer Auditorium in Davenport. Guest speaker, William Moffitt, director of productengineering of Deere & Co., spoke about leadership and stressed the importance ofcommunity volunteers.