Benton library to expand in $850000 project
The Benton Public Library will add 5000 square feet with a south side expansion and facelift. The plan doubles the library size, adds a community meeting room, children's activity center, young adult room and tutoring spaces. Project funded by existing funds and fund raising, with no tax burden. Construction and renovation expected to take about 12 months.
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Scanlan
Benton
Day care center fate hangs on community support
Parents and providers urged the board to keep the center open, pledging to fund viability and raise money. After split votes, supporters remained hopeful and vowed to continue advocacy to keep Alice Wright alive with local help.
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Stephanie Kelly
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Alice Wright
West Frankfort native helps unite diverse groups abroad
Birchfield, a West Frankfort native, notes that 75 percent of military personnel in psychological detachments are from reserves and 25 percent from active duty. He reflects on a six month Bosnia tour during 9 11 and describes mixed emotions from anger to sadness, stressing the enriching experience of his service.
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Birchfield
Bosnia
New York
Washington
West Frankfort
Marion man charged with first degree murder in mother’s suffocation
Michael D. Woolard, 44, is held without bond after being charged with first degree murder in the suffocation death of his 67 year old mother Wanda Woolard of Marion. Wanda was found dead after a fire report at her home. autopsy ruled suffocation unrelated to the blaze. Woolard was arrested the same day. In Jackson County, two hit and run incidents near Kinkaid Lake are under investigation. A red 1998 Chevrolet Blazer parked at Kinkaid Marina and a red 1998 Ford Escort at the Kinkaid Spillway had damage reported between Saturday and Sunday.
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Marion
Michael D. Woolard
Wanda Woolard
Michael Woolard
Jackson County
Osamu Tsukimori
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