Investigation continues in Anna train death
Illinois State Police say determining why Anthony McCowan 33 lay along railroad tracks at the Main Street crossing in Anna will take time after he was struck by a train about 2:30 am Tuesday. An autopsy is set for Wednesday with results unavailable for now. Authorities are unsure if alcohol was a factor.
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Anna
Anthony McCowan
Flora
Illinois State Police District 22
Bridget Rice
McCowar
Main Street
Rice
Rabid bat found in Williamson County prompts warnings
A rabies infected bat was found on Collins Road in the Stiritz area last week. The Franklin Williamson Bi County Health Department urges up to date pet rabies vaccines and avoiding contact with stray animals. Health educator Adrienne Herron says report abnormal animals to animal control and avoid handling dead wildlife. Meagan Sexton.
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Williamson County
Collins Road
Stiritz
Franklin- Williamson
Adrienne Herron
Herron
West Nile virus found in Saline County
Illinois Department of Public Health reports a non human West Nile Virus case in Saline County. No symptoms in birds, but humans can become ill 3 to 14 days after a bite. Report sick or dying perching birds to local health departments and visit idph state il us for details.
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Saline County
Illinois Department of Public Health
Idph
State
Cadell Rodriguez
Five generations of Bauer Hileman family win 4-H Spirit Award
Barbara Boyd Bauer and Norman Bauer met on a 4-H trip to Turkey in 1957 and began a lifelong involvement with 4-H. Their Anna and Union County families are among five 4-H lines honored with the 2007 Illinois 4-H Family Spirit Award at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. The families include 43 active members with 234 years in 4-H and 231 years volunteering, reflecting four decades of international exchanges and ongoing youth development.
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Bauer-Hileman
4-H
Barbara Bauer
Norman Bauer
Brenda Hileman
Josh Hileman
Alice Boyd
Collin Boyd
Barbara
Boyd) Bauer
Norman
Turkey
Anna
Union County
Springfield
Bauer and Hileman
Collin
Illinois
Michigan
Washington, D.C
Germany
New Zealand
Switzerland
Rod Stoll
Illinois 4-H Foundation
Stoll
Miners Employees Union Meeting Set at Marion
Southern Illinois Miners employees will hold informational meetings at Laborers Local 773 in Marion. Sessions are slated for 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 5102 Laborers Way to discuss union matters and workplace concerns.
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Southern Illinois Miners Employees’ Union
Marion
Si Miners workers to meet union reps over representation
SI Miners employees including parking attendants ushers and sellers are set for talks with union reps as management collaborates with the Laborers' union offering representation to about 80 workers. Griffin Goetz calls the move rare and positive reflecting strong worker rights beliefs. Erik Haag notes ownership fosters good relations and union labor aided the ballpark project.
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Marion
Southern Illinois
Laborers’ Union
Griffin Goetz
Laborers’ Midwest Region Organizing Committee
Erik Haag
Haag
Goetz
Williamson County Dairy Cattle Show Perseveres Through Heat
At the 151st Williamson County Fair dairy cattle show worry over heat is tempered by fans and water. Exhibitors like C L Carlile and Brittany Pinski describe cooling strategies as cattle and handlers endure high humidity and temperatures while spectators stay hydrated. The fair remains the longest continuously running event in the state with ample cold drinks on the midway.
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Marion
Williamson County
C.L. Carlile
Thompsonville
Carlile
Brittany Pinski
Bigham Jerseys
Fair Highlights Set for Southern Expo Weekend Schedule
IH Chapter 32 Southern Expo runs all day with events including pro bull riding at 7 30 pm, tractor pull at 7 30 pm, and demolition derby at 7 30 pm. Free bicycles drawing, car show, crafts and animal shows headline a heat wave friendly fair with air conditioned venues and evening crowds. Steve Eli notes attendance dips modestly due to heat and SI Miners games, expecting larger turnout as events unfold.
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Steve Eli
Fair Board
Eli
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Ashley Wiehle
Thesouthern
Becky Malkovich
Williamson County Fair
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