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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 2001
Page
1
New England Aquarium staff display a newly acquired rare 16 pound lobster beside a market lobster in Boston. The giant crustacean will be exhibited in the aquarium galleries.
Bridgestone Firestone confirms closing its Decatur tire plant, affecting about 1500 workers. Since the June announcement officials held talks with unions and government leaders, with parts of the facility likely empty by year end and the main manufacturing area potentially cleared of machinery by 2003.
Beverly King stripped to pasties and a G-string riding a horse through a park to win Madonna concert tickets. An onlooker alerted the sheriff, risking a year in jail and up to $1,000 fine for indecent exposure. The other winner shaved her head and ate worms with dog food.
Mostly sunny today with a mid 80s high and a 30 percent rain chance tonight. Saturday brings a 30 percent rain chance and a mid 80s high. Subscribe at 800 228 0429 option 2 or visit southernillinoisan.com for online service.
Liberty Coal Co. wins state approval to resume mining at Brushy Creek in Saline County with a new company plan. A deeper shaft could be in place in seven to ten months, potentially employing 100 to 125 workers if financing is secured, per project engineer Marc Bagwell.
Evergreen Garden Club of Carbondale created a butterfly garden in Lenus Turley Park with community help. Attended by Mayor Neil Dillard and Milton Turley, it won the Operation Wildflower Award plus a $1,000 check to fund ongoing maintenance and enhancements. The garden features butterfly friendly perennials, zinnias, lantanas, coreopsis, grasses, and herbs for caterpillars.
In Mount Vernon AP report, the 5th District Court of Appeals upheld an Illinois law allowing grandparents to sue for access to grandchildren. Julie Mehring defied a Madison County judge’s order granting visitation to Ella Mehring for years, resulting in jail time and a looming appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court if the appeals court again declines to hear her argument.
Grant Waite led a late surge as the Cardinals rallied to beat the Reds, extending their streak in a 1D sports summary highlighting Waite and the team's comeback victory.
Benton defense attorney Timothy Capps filed his appearance for Tammy Cochrum, 33, charged with criminal sexual assault of a minor. He criticized the Illinois attorney general and state police over their handling, noting a 1999 allegation, no charges filed for a year, and Kenny Cochrum’s death months earlier. The widow of Kenny Cochrum, who died of cancer at 44, posted $5,000 bail and was released.
Centennial pipeline project near Creal Springs outlines a 17-container tank farm and warns of increased construction traffic to Williamson County residents. Rural residents object to perceived disturbance and loss of natural beauty, with Creal Springs manager Phillip H. DePriest stressing commitment to the project.
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