Hoopseton man charged with hitting school principal

DANVILLE – A Hoopeston man faces criminal charges for allegedly battering the Hoopeston Area High School principal at a football game about a week ago.

Michael R. Carswell, 28, was charged in Vermilion County Circuit Court on Friday with two counts of aggravated battery, Class 3 felonies. He also was charged with possession of marijuana, a Class 4 felony.

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