Fairground Fun at the Village Fair
Patrons crowd the fairground near the merry go round as families await rides and children finish their turns. The scene captures a busy day with families, vendors, and local visitors enjoying the event.
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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 2006
Page
12
Patrons crowd the fairground near the merry go round as families await rides and children finish their turns. The scene captures a busy day with families, vendors, and local visitors enjoying the event.
The Williamson County Fair runs nightly with bands at 12 each evening except Kids Night Wednesday. Aug 9 armband specials. FMX Freestyle show costs 8 general 4 children 12 and under 10 box seats. Friday includes dairy cattle judging 8 am, tractor pull 7 30 pm 8 general 4 child 12 under 10 box seat 12 pit pass. Craft entries accepted 10 am to 3 pm. Speed Horse Show 6 pm free. Demolition Derby 7 30 pm 8 general 4 child 12 under 10 box seat 15 pit pass.
Doug Whitley of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce traveled to Marion to publicly support Judge Steve McGlynn for a full term on the Fifth Appellate Court. The chamber, which endorsed Karmeier in 2004, says McGlynn’s election is pivotal for reform and improving Illinois’ business climate. McGlynn emphasized judicial reform and balance, thanking the chamber for its recognition.
Multiple incidents keep Murphysboro police busy including a car damage case on North 11th Street where Rhonda Miller 32 was charged with criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct. Also Eric Robinson 23 faced aggravated domestic battery and obstruction of justice after a 911 call near Walnut Street. A separate late night disturbance involved Charles Toliver who was found with a Jackson County warrant after giving a false name.
At about 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, George W. Taylor 21 of Jacob drove south on Town Creek Road near Gorham, lost control, spun 90 degrees into a guardrail, and was hospitalized with non life threatening injuries. Deputies suspect DUI as investigation continues.
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