Car stolen from Coal City recovered in Tennessee
A 1972 Dodge Charger stolen from Mrs. Doug Wills in Coal City was found in Marion County Tennessee. A 15 year old Coal City youth was taken into custody and held in Tennessee while Grundy County Juvenile Probation decides case. Other incidents include vandalism reports, curfew violations, traffic complaints, and multiple arrests for marijuana possession in Grundy County.
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Coal City
Tennessee
Dennis Neary
Marion County
Tenn
Car parts found in field near Old Gun Club Road
At 9 a.m. Friday deputies were called to a field about one mile east of Old Gun Club Road where car parts were found. Robert Limbach of 655 East DuPont Road reported finding car seats an instrument panel car windows and window handles in the field. A 1968 Chevrolet warranty book was also found.
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Grundy County
Reckless driving charge filed against Aurora motorist
A Morris resident signed a reckless driving complaint Sunday against Alvaro M. Haro, 23, of Aurora. Georgia Mumper of 1143 E. Washington St. reported a 1978 Ford station wagon driving recklessly through Gould Park at 5:45 p.m. Police traced the plate to Haro, who posted his license as bond and is due in Grundy County Circuit Court July 6.
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Morris
Peter Maturuski
Washington St
Matuzuski
Grundy County
Denise L. Fancher
Tracy Dr
John Arthur
Rte. 1
Pine Bluff Rd
Coal City
Arthur
Mary Ellen
Waverly
Liberty Sts
George Voelcker
Tracy
Division
North Sts
Constance L. Fleetwood
Park Lake Dr
James E. Nolan
E. Jefferson St
Aurora
Georgia Mumper
Gould Park
Alvaro M. Haro
Haro
Bicycle and spare tire reported stolen
Morris police reported a 10 speed 26 inch Schwinn Varsity bicycle stolen from Pam Enger of 532 Fremont Ave on Thursday valued at 130 dollars. A tire and rim were stolen from John Davis at 760 E Main St during the past week with no value estimate.
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Morris
Pam Enger
Fremont Ave
John Davis
E. Main St
Gate damaged at Stratton State Park entrance
A gate at the Price Street entrance of Stratton State Park was found damaged Saturday at 10 23 a.m. by Morris police. The post was knocked over and attached to the gate with a silver paint transfer, state park employee Joseph Povidinski told police. Damage amount not yet determined.
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Stratton State Park
Morris
State Park
Joseph Povidinski
Price St
Traffic court fines in Grundy and Elwood cases
Ronald McCullough 30 of 1805 West Southmor Road paid a $25 fine and $10 in costs for disobeying a stop sign after a May 27 charge by Grundy County Deputy Jeff Black at Main and Jackson Streets. Warren Hauert 42 of Elwood was fined $25 and $10 costs for lacking a valid safety test after a May 19 citation by Illinois State Police Corporal Herschel Goken on US 6 near Tabler Road.
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Grundy County
Michael Perino
Illinois 47
Perino
Gardner Rd
Dwight
Dwight Delaney
Glenwood
Duckpond
Dresden Rds
Frank Schmitt
Delaney
Schmitt
Homewood
Ronald McCullough
W. Southmor Rd
Jeff Black
Main and
Jackson Sts
Warren Hauert
Elwood
Illinois
Cpl
Herschel Goken
US 6
Tabler Rd
Youth hurt in Carbon Hill fight and theft at Pine Bluff Road
A Braidwood youth received treatment at Morris Hospital after a Friday night fight in Carbon Hill. An unnamed man allegedly struck him as he tried to mediate. Grievous thefts from a motor home on Pine Bluff Road included a CB radio and speakers valued at 262 dollars. Gary Moyer and Michael Moyer were cited for illegal transportation of liquor after a 12 16 a.m. stop at Ridge Road and U.S. 6. Court date listed as 4 v6.
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Braidwood
Morris Hospital
Carbon Hill
Danny Pellack
Thomas Walker
Sgt. Walker
Pollack
Grundy County
Barr
Pine Bluff Rd
Conley Jacobson
Lisbon St
Sheriff's Department
Gary Moyer
Michael Moyer
Channahon
Ridge Rd
U.S. 6
Bloomington
Ind
Savannah
Burglaries Reported at Stratton Park and Morris Home
Weekend burglaries touched Stratton State Park Concession Stand and a Morris residence. A cash register, state property, was found in the canal and later returned. George Phillips reported a camping trip burglary with a Ross stereo a shotgun and a rifle stolen along with an antique glass bank and loose change. No forced entry observed.
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George Nagengast
Morris
Illinois-Michigan Canal
Captain's Cove
The
Illinois Depart
Burglary Suspected At Carbon Copy Tavern
Carbon Hill police reported a possible burglary at the Carbon Copy Tavern early Friday. James Hume and Wes Willkey were involved. a south door panel was kicked in and a basement door padlock removed, with no damage estimate available.
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Carbon Copy Tavern
Carbon Hill
Grundy County
James Hume
Wes Willkey
Reddick
Hume
Ministry assignments set by Central Illinois conference
The final session fixed pastoral postings for the coming year. Janet Ozier will serve Banfield First as associate, Ronald Ozier will lead Braceville South Wilmington Essex, with changes effective immediately. The Bloomington district boundary becomes Pontiac district, with Rev. Jack North as district superintendent residing in Pontiac.
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United Methodist
Central Illinois
Janet Ozier
Banfield
Ronald Ozier
Braceville - South
Wilmington - Essex
Bloomington
Pontiac
Jack North
Giant new camel arrives at Bronx Park Zoo in 1978
A camel eight feet tall and weighing 1659 pounds arrives at New York City's Bronx Park Zoo, described as a formidable creature with a mix of fearsome traits and remarkable adaptations. The piece notes camels' origins in North America, their later spread, and survival traits such as four stomachs, long lashes, and drought tolerance, while sharing strong opinions about the animal's temperament.
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New York
Bronx Park Zoo
Aba Allah
Sahara Desert
North America
South America
Beth W. seeks lasting marriage via Scientific Marriage Foundation
Beth W a 29 year old Chicago born woman educated at a leading women’s college and employed in brokerage and Wall Street now in London seeks a husband for a stable lifelong union. Dr Crane promotes SMF interfaith matching via consultants and an IBM computer with a $50 registration fee and 2,500 counselors. The program claims a divorce rate under 1 percent and urges readers to request a Marriage Questionnaire by mail.
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Beth W
Chicago
Wall Street
New York
London
Beth
Scientific Marriage Foundation
SMF
Peale
Samuel Silver
Gerald Kennedy
Henry Ward
Presbyterian
Christian Church
IBM
Eleemosynary Foundation
YMCA
Red Cross
Uncle Sam
Bunk bed fears spark reader responses from across the country
Dear Ann Landers shares vivid reader letters about bunk bed safety. Accounts describe upper bunks collapsing onto lower bunks, near misses, and remedies. While some report no injuries after falls, others recount serious scares and insurance-led fixes. The column cautions well‑built frames and no jumping, and closes with an advice plug.
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Moose Jaw
Ann
M.C
San Marino
III
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