Newcomers claim two council seats in Johnston City
Virginia J. Burton wins Ward 3 seat 127 to 67 and Jim Mitchell returns to Ward 2 after beating William Gibbs 74 to 20. David Shadowens wins Ward 4 with 99 votes, defeating Bobby Frye and Glen McCabe. Burton, a retired nurse and mother of six, vows funding and ordinance enforcement. Shadowens leads Citizens for Responsible Government and aims to improve emergency services and city efficiency. Mitchell seeks a renewed town appearance and cleanup.
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Johnston City
Virginia J. Burton
Debra A. Pender
Jim Mitchell
Mitchell
William G. Gibbs
David A. Shadowens
Shadowens
Bobby J. Frye
Glen McCabe
Burton
Marion VA Medical Center
Tom Burton
Shadowers
Citizens For Responsible Government
One incumbent in one out on Anna council
David Teller remains on the Anna City Council after winning the top votes at 596. Wayne Crowell, Robert E. Hunter, and Ruann Keller secured seats, while rivals Lawrence Boyer, Stephen Westbrooks, Michelle Vincent Barnhart, and Wes Sadler were defeated. Crowell and Hunter highlighted budget stability and citizen engagement.
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Anna
David Teller
Robert Hunter
Wayne Crowell
Ruann Keller
Anna City
Lawrence Boyer
Stephen Westbrooks
Michelle Vincent- Barnhart
Wes Sadler
Teller
Crowell
Robert E. Hunter
Hunter
Home Rule Wins in Williamson County Communities
Home rule carried decisively in Herrin Carterville and Crainville. Herrin 1569 to 367 with mayor Vic Ritter predicting a 1 cent sales tax later used to repay a 150000 loan and fund infrastructure and emergency services upgrades. Carterville 744 to 143 and Crainville 197 to 42 with the tax poised to boost the general fund. Other council races listed include Keller Boyer Westbrooks Barnhart Sadler with votes shown.
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Williamson County
Herrin
Carterville
Crainville
Vic Ritter
Ritter
Wiggs
Herrin Unit 4 School Board Winners Crown Nesler and Harmon
Ron Nesler led the Herrin Unit 4 School Board race with 1,352 votes, followed by Marge Harmon at 1,196. Incumbent Harmon won reentry, while Michal Laird was re-elected unopposed in the district’s unincorporated seat. Harmon emphasizes decades in education and service to students.
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Nesler
Harmon
Laird
Herrin
Herrin Unit 4
Ron Nesler
Marge Harmon
Polar Whip
Energy
Shane Gooden
Michal Laird
Tri-C residents approve new high school plan
Unit 5 residents of Carterville Crainville and Cambria voted 1367 to 194 in favor of building a new high school. The plan estimates a $6 million local share with the state covering two thirds of the cost and $1 million for renovations at the intermediate school. Construction could begin after planning next spring with debt payments over 18 to 20 years to avoid tax increases.
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Carterville
Tri-C
Crainville
Cambria
Unit 5
Tim Bleyer
Bleyer
Newcomer joins Herrin council in close Ward wins
Herrin voters elected Ernie Gwaltney 282 to 163 over Bob Brooks in Ward 1 to join the city council. Don Orso won Ward 3 by 280 to 277 over Steve Frattini, returning to the council. Gwaltney, 51, thanked supporters and his parents for campaign help.
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Herrin
Ernie Gwaltney
Bob Brooks
Brooks
Gwaltney
Bob
Bart
Bonnie
Koerner
Carterville
Herrin High School
John A. Logan College
Knights of Columbus
Robert Craig
Don Orso
Steve Frattini
Orso
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Tim.petrowich
Thesouthem
Anna Council
Caleb Hale
Ramtta Kay Schmalenptnuon
South
Renae Hunsaker
James L. O’neal
Mausey
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Lions Club
Bill Wiggs
John.homan
Thesouthern
Council
Keller
Boyer
Westbrooks
Vincent Barnhart
Sadler
Caleb.hale
Chuck Novara
the Southern
Candice Pedigo
Benton
Paul Rogers
John D. Homan
John Homan
Newcomer
Herrin Council
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