Charges filed in Friday the 13th hit and run case
James Taylor II, 39, was charged with failure to report an accident after a vehicle struck Michelle Dickson, 36, on the Herrin-Colp highway July 13. Dickson spent a month in Herrin Hospital and faces rehab. A benefit bar crawl to aid Dickson is planned for Sept. 8 starting at J&J Time Out in Herrin and ending at The Ranch in Johnston City with $5 donations and prizes.
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Ditches debate as Gamby ditches face city work
Bartolotti says residents in Christopher endure verbal abuse while city crews twice weed Gamby ditches amid summer road projects and a recent homecoming. He notes minimal flood risk due to lack of rain and says ditches are dug as far as possible. The city plans universal meters after a 15 year system rebuild.
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All-star cast to present patriotic show in Marion
Marion residents volunteer for a “Celebration of Freedom” show at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center on Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets cost 15 dollars. Loomis of Marion Main Street says 35 people will assist. Bank president Bill Ronan donates 2000 dollars and acts as a World War II soldier. The event kicks off Freedom Fest weekend with Veterans on Parade on Sept. 8.
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Veterans on Parade invites participation in Marion parade
The third annual Veterans on Parade will start at 11 a.m. Saturday September 8 at Marion Junior High School with a service at 11:30 a.m. on Marion square honoring soldiers who served in Iraq. Veterans from all services including WAVES WASP WAC and nurses are invited to join. The march features Iraqi veterans military bands Civil Air Patrol ROTC units a Marine Color guard and a Bradley tank. Participants meet 10:30 a.m. at the VA Hospital or school as directed and can call Loomis at 964-9753 or visit www.veteransonparade.org for details.
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Lawmakers Tour Lush Illinois with Word as Bond
Bost criticizes Illinois leaders for breaking a founding pact as budget talks hinge on veto-proof votes. He cites four top chamber leaders Emil Jones Frank Watson Mike Madigan and Tom Cross and notes a split over veto overrides after Blagojevich slashes 500 million. Personal egos replace political dispute in Springfield.
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