SIU-C to link state libraries via new computer system
SIU-C Morris Library may gain access to millions more books within three years through a state wide interlibrary system, linking university libraries. The Illinois Board of Higher Education considered SIU-Cs inclusion and initial funding of about 85 000 dollars for start up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Ness
Southern Ilinoisan
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Morris
SIUC
Illinois Board of Higher Education
Chicago
University of Illinois
IBHE
Higher Education Cooperation Act
Siu-C
Kenneth Peterson
Morris Library
Peterson
U of I
Illinois State Library
Springfield
Pittsburg Hikes Gas Rates and Village Elections
Pittsburg residents will pay an extra one dollar per 2000 cubic feet as the village owned utility increases from 3.20 to 4.20. The village also hires Larry Brooking as attorney replacing Randy Patchett who is the new Williamson County states attorney. The board will skip a primary and hold a general election for seven village offices next spring with filings in January for mayor clerk treasurer and four year terms plus two year terms for trustees. Grants were discussed to renovate the schoolhouse into a community center fund fire equipment and street sewer improvements though funding chances were not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathy A. Monroe
Pittsburg
Marilyn Groves
Larry Brooking
Randy Patchett
Williamson County
Groves
Ex-deputy joins Marion police as patrolman
Jeff McCoskey, 27, former Williamson County deputy and Marion Unit 2 teacher, started Monday as a Marion patrolman. The Marion City Council approved his appointment and a one year leave of absence for Leslie R. Snyder, who resigned to join the Williamson County Detective Unit and will serve there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
Jeff McCoskey
Marion
McCoskey
Sheriff's Department
Marion Unit
Marion Police Department
Leslie R
Pinckneyville approves free five minute post office parking
City council removes two parking meters to allow free five minute curb parking in front of the post office. Mayor John Boyd seeks a 15 day extension for federal grant paperwork to upgrade the water system costing about 690000 with 270000 loan from Farmers Home Administration. Grant funds would cover the rest for a better reservoir pump and intake tower improvements. New patrolman John Hopkins 27 of Du Quoin is hired. Water department gears up for public sale of old equipment and invites other departments to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Betker
Southern Illinoisan
Pinckneyville
John Boyd
Farmer’s Home Administration
Economic Development Administration
Boyd
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
John Hopkins
du Quoin
Perry County
Roger Smith
Water Department
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Johnston City
Frankfort
Ilise Stevens
P.S.M.L
Haute, Danville
Mattoon, Maric
Hes
Univeristy Mall
Christian Dior
Dior
Ani
GE Executive
Illinois
Murphysboro
Levi Billford
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