U S Airlines win Cuba service approval from DOT
U S Transportation Secretary approves six domestic airlines to begin scheduled flights from Miami Fort Lauderdale Chicago Philadelphia and Minneapolis St Paul to nine Cuban cities with up to 90 daily round trips and Havana options later. Airlines named include American Frontier JetBlue Silver Southwest and Sun Country.
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Lions Club improves Wabash County Lions Park roads
Mount Carmel Lions Club and Wabash County Commissioners created the park years ago and have since funded and repaired shelter houses tables and roads. The club commends Jeff Guisewite and his crew for resurfacing park roads and thanks Larry Hodgson and members for ongoing support and cooperation with local enforcement.
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Fourth annual BBQ cook-off at Pork Day USA 2016
Edwards County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee sponsors the fourth annual amateur barbecue cook-off at Pork Day USA 2016 on July 9 on Albion square. Prizes total 1000 plus trophies. open to any amateur team, entry fee 50, deadline July 5. Contact Edwards County Farm Bureau at 618-445-2113 or edwardscfb fairfieldwireless.net for rules and forms.
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Illinois budget impasse costs state investment income
Illinois loses about 2.6 million each month in investment income as the budget impasse nears a second year. Treasurer Michael Frerichs and CIO describe shorter term strategies and renewed caution while Governor Rauner argues debt for infrastructure will help growth. analysts warn of growing costs and missed income if no budget agreement is reached.
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Community notices and nominations for Wabash County projects
Wabash County briefs announce nominations for president vice president secretary and treasurer with a Board election in August. A public pool forum is set for 530 p.m. June 20 and 11 a.m. June 22 at Wabash Valley College. contact Katie Hinderliter to share ideas. Also, the 14th annual Deisher family reunion is set for July 18 at noon at Mount Carmel 4-H fair grounds Annex with a covered dish and bingo gift requested. Independence Day parade on July 4 at 10 a.m. on Market Street with lineup at 9 a.m. for questions call Gary Arnold Jr or Sr. County treasurer notes mobile home tax bills mailed April 29 due July 1 with payment options and a drop box. questions to the Treasurer’s Office.
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Safe Haven seeks two staff for evenings and weekends
Safe Haven in Mount Carmel a donation only shelter for women and children seeks two employees to work evenings and weekends. Volunteers are encouraged to help. For information call Iva or Pat at 618-262-2677.
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Sights and Sounds of Summer at Beall Woods Park
Beall Woods State Park hosts a June 25 program by Bob and Kathy Andrini on prairie woodland and pond birds. The 10 a.m. 45 minute session inside the Visitor Center features bird photographs and songs with a focus on summer life. Call 618-298-2441 for more information.
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Chicago officer placed on desk duty over stomping video
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson placed an officer on desk duty after a video appeared to show the officer stomping a suspect's head during an arrest. The same day an FBI email about the Laquan McDonald case raised fears of possible armed plots against officers. no ambushes were reported. Charges await against the suspect who had three bags of heroin on him.
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