Competitors split on Grand American move to Sparta
Amid ambivalence and anger, competitors and vendors debated shifting the Grand American to the World Shooting Complex near Sparta in 2006. The event draws about 7,000 shooters and 100,000 spectators. locals worry about travel, lodging, and food access while some see benefits for Illinois and the Sparta area. Many attendees plan to wait and see as changes unfold.
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Ohio
Amateur Trapshooting Association
United States
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Illinois
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Sparta Officials Address Grand American Move Questions
Sparta officials field questions about hosting the Grand American two years ahead of the move. Vendors seek lodging, parking, and space subleasing details while developers pitch hotels and eateries. Officials assure planning will address growing pains and future benefits for the town.
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Duke
Fairview Heights
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du Quoin
Three arrested in Carbondale traffic arrests Friday night
Carbondale police reported three traffic related arrests Friday night and early Saturday. Robert L. Newman 24 of Herrin was jailed in Jackson County on charges of driving with license suspended and not wearing a seat belt. Mark W. Burnett 34 of 9381 Old Murphysboro Road was cited for obstructed windshield and driving with license suspended. Rick L. Herren 48 of Goreville was cited for speeding driving with license suspended and driving an uninsured vehicle. All were released.
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Robert L. Newman
Herrin
Jackson County
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Mark W. Burnett
Old
West Main
Forest Streets
Rick L. Herren
Goreville
Linda
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