Williamson County Fair Opens at Marion September Two
The 122nd Williamson County Fair kicks off in Marion on September 2 for an eight day run. Highlights include horse shows harness racing tractor pulling a demolition derby and the Little Miss and Mr Williamson County Pageant with various rides contests and daily programs. Admission and ride specials are outlined for each day with grandstand and event-specific prices and prizes totaling thousands.
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Marion
Williamson County
Williamson County Saddle Club
Norge to add 50 workers at Herrin plant
The Norge Co in Herrin will hire 50 more workers through the Illinois Job Service as sales improve and production rises. Stephen L. Feilinger, president, said the outlook is encouraging and hiring continues while rivals cut jobs. The company now employs 950 factory workers and about 215 office staff, with total staffing down from a peak of 1,200 due to weaker demand.
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Norge Co
Herrin
Illinois
Stephen L. Feilinger
Herrin Company
Norge
Feilinger
Anna Jonesboro teachers vote on $750 raise this week
Anna-Jonesboro Community High School District 1 teachers will ballot on a proposed $750 salary increase. Superintendent Ralph Kelly said the board offered the raise Monday. The vote is set for Thursday, the first day of school, with classes starting Friday. The board also approved a tentative $2,986,468 budget to be formalized at the next meeting. An Attendance and Disciplinary Officer will oversee discipline and guidance.
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Anna-Jonesboro Community High School
Ralph Kelly
Kelly
Coin toss settles Alto Pass mayoral race for Kerby
Alto Pass board chose Phyllis Kerby as mayor after a coin toss ended a 16 month dispute sparked by a tied April 19 1977 election with former mayor James Sweitzer. Sweitzer resigned before a lot drawing. the board held a coin flip to decide the election. Kerby sworn in and ready for the September 5 board meeting.
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Alto Pass
Phyllis Kerby
Kerby
James Sweitzer
Illinois
Sweitzer
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