Murphysboro School chief eyes continued AYP gains
Murphysboro plans to raise Illinois Student Achievement Test scores after three straight years of not meeting Adequate Yearly Progress. Puttman and Riley bring decades of service as superintendent and administrator. Board President Mike Austin commits to steady change as new school year nears. Education Association leader Julie Wittenborn-Sikorski notes veterans will ease the transition.
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Marion Main Street banquet spotlights downtown Marion
At the Marion Main Street banquet the focus was downtown Marion with themed food symbolizing the city square and clock tower. Diane Wilkins praised cohesive community effort while Ralph Graham received tribute for leadership and Marion was noted as a certified local government. Sponsors for a Ricky Skaggs fundraiser concert were thanked ahead of the Sept. 8 event.
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Maytag union negotiators deem deal best possible
Maytag workers backed what union leader Jones called Whirlpool’s maximum offer after protracted talks. He notes 900 machinists voted, acknowledging no severance clause and the plant’s likely closure, with some employees already choosing new jobs. Mayor Ritter praises the skilled Maytag workforce amid uncertain future.
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