Florida Boys headline 33rd Illinois State Quartet Convention in Marion
The Florida Boys, a leading Southern Gospel group, top the 33rd Annual Illinois State Quartet Convention at Friendly Regional Church of God in Marion. The event, hosted by WGGH AM 1150 and Williamson County Tourism Bureau, begins 6:30 p.m. today with non ticketed performances and nightly offerings. The lineup features Josh Garner of Fairfield, a recent Horizon Award winner, and organizer Marcia Raubach forecasts 800 to 900 attendees nightly.
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Two Williamson County men convicted in meth chemistry case
Joseph E. Sloat 23 of Bush received three years for possession of meth manufacture chemicals after a August 26, 2001 traffic stop where he carried boxes of pseudoephedrine. Virgil D. O'Brien 23 of Bush got five years with a boot camp option for the same charge after a January 13, 2002 Blairsville arrest.
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Man Arrested After Threat With Knife Attacks Officer
Benton police arrested Richard Ard, 61, after he allegedly threatened his stepson with a knife during a domestic dispute and then assaulted a police officer. Ard was being escorted from the scene when the incident occurred.
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Missing woman Blair case ties to burned pickup truck
Randy Blair reports his wife vanished after leaving their West City home on March 16. Police link the case to a burned pickup driven by a suspect, Smith, who was arrested March 27 on obstruction charges. Blair was later believed killed and dumped in Lake Moses as the investigation targeted foul play.
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Poison prevention and poison control drive at Children’s Day
A Marion Memorial Hospital program on poison safety includes a look-alike display, a syrup of ipecac home bottle, coloring sheets and IPC contact numbers. Officials urge calling Illinois Poison Control for guidance and keeping products in their original containers. The event runs May 4 at Ray Fosse Park and is also shown at the Illinois Centre mall during Halloween. requests for presentations can be made by contacting Smith at the hospital.
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Landfill landscaping plan advances near boundary
A county committee recommends planting vegetation and berms to screen the landfill boundary. Bonnie Long advocates appropriate height screening to avoid a fence. The panel meets at 5 p.m. Wednesday, then the Jackson County Board votes at 7 p.m. at the county Courthouse.
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