Bowers and Appleton Vie For Murphysboro Mayor Seat
Murphysboro Democrats face a choice as incumbent Mayor Michael Bowers and Ward 5 Alderman Sydney Appleton file for the 1981 mayoral race. Primary set for Feb 24 with general on Apr 7. Appleton cites growth and new industry, while Bowers touts education, experience, and conservative fiscal policies. Also notes filings in Carbondale and Du Quoin with local incumbents seeking re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphysboro
Michael Bowers
Sydney Appleton
Bowers
Appleton
Edith St
Bruce Richmond
Sored
Kenneth Taylor
N. 16Th St
William Hardwig
Hardy St
David McDowell
Division St
Ronald V. Williams
Taylor
Anderson weighs full recount decision this week
Republican candidate John T. Anderson said he will likely announce Thursday whether to seek a full recount of the November election in Illinois 24th District. He trails Democrat Paul Simon by about 1 percent after a limited discovery recount in 22 counties.
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Evan M. Davis
John T. Anderson
Paul Simon
Anderson
Simon
Powless Gains Two Votes In Discovery Recount
Marion lawyer Kenneth Powless has gained two votes in a discovery recount of ballots from the November 4 First Judicial Circuit race, which he lost to Robert Howerton of Carterville by 701 votes. The effort covers Johnson Jackson and Williamson counties, with up to a quarter of precincts checked. Discovery recounts do not change results. Johnson County showed a two vote gain while Jackson County remained unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan M. Davis
Marion
Kenneth Powless
First Judicial Circuit
Robert Howerton
Carterville
Powless
Johnson, Jackson and
Williamson
Johnson County
Jackson County
Blue Cross OKs alcohol treatment programs in region
Blue Cross Blue Shield approved reimbursement for three Southern Illinois alcohol treatment programs after a survey. The centers at Centralia Comprehensive Mental Health Center Mount Vernon Jefferson County and Jackson County Community Mental Health Center Carbondale were accredited by the Joint Commission, meeting first reimbursement criteria. Future reimbursements will be set by policy terms and Blue Cross rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Ben Edwards
Anna Mental Health and Developmental Center
Centralia Comprehensive Mental Health Center
Jefferson County
Mount Vernon
Jackson County Community
Carbondale
Edwards
Joint Commission On the Accreditation of
Blue Cross Insurance
Carterville welcomes Dorothy the Dalmatian as firehouse dog
Dorothy, a 13 month old Dalmatian donated by Mary Blossom, has become part of Carterville firehouse life as the department's first mascot in 10 years. Nicknamed Sugar Dot or Lady by locals, she amuses firefighters, volunteers, and police, and may help locate people or assist at fires as training progresses. She wakes crews at 7 10 each morning and enjoys attention from the three full time firefighters and several volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Churchill
Southern Illinoisan
Dorothy
Carterville
Sugar
Dot
Firehouse
Bill Clay
Fire Department
Mary Blossom
Route 4
Carbondale
Mas
Bill Edwards
Clay
Brent Humphreys
Sam Ward
Five year old mauled by four dogs in Marion
Chad Litton of Route 3 Marion was severely bitten in the face by four neighborhood dogs on November 22 while playing outside. He received 47 stitches over two hours at Herrin Hospital and has resumed kindergarten, though emotional scars linger as his mother and health officials discuss reporting practices and local animal control.
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Theresa Churchill
Chad Litton
Route 3
Marion
Herrin Hospital
Jefferson School
Johnston City
Chad
Jerry Lynn Kelley
Williamson
Franklin
Larry Castrale
Health Department
Cobden teen dies from crash injuries in Illinois 127 tragedy
Lisa Ann Gott 15 of Cobden died at Barnes Hospital after a head on collision on Illinois 127 near Pomon a that claimed three others in the second car including an off duty Yorkville state trooper. Chris Warner 16 survived in satisfactory condition. Beth Martell 15 remained critical though expected to improve. Funeral set for Cobden High Gym. donations to girls athletic program.
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Cobden
Pomona
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
Lisa Ann Gott
Cobden High School
Illinois 127
Yorkville
Joliet
Miss Gott
J. D. Aldridge
Beth Martell
Aldridge
Chris Warner
Firmin Desloge Hospital
Bill
St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
Murphysboro
Warner
Marion fire destroys Superior Structures complex
Arson ruled out as the cause of the West Main Street blaze that destroyed the Superior Structures Co. shop and storage area in Marion. Investigators have not determined the fire origin, with power and air compressor checks planned and state aid sought. Damage estimated at 250000. several trucks and equipment were destroyed while the main office suffered only smoke damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathy A. Monroe
Illnoisan
Marion
Superior Structures Co
Charles Heyde
West Main Street
Main St
Heyde
Perry Mandrell
West Main
Superior Structures
Dolly Wilfong
Williamson County Housing Authority
Dennis L. Byll
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Archie Jones
N. Wall. St
Charles Watkins
W. Carter St
Jones
Watkins
du Quoin
Robert Armstrong
Armstrong
White County
Roy J. O’neal
Bob Harrell
Monroe
Richard Troft
Trott
Illinois Board of Elections
Illinois
House of Representatives
Republican National Committee
Oks Alcohol Treatment
Dorothy the Dalmatian
Carterville Firemen
Jerry Lower
The
Boy
Herrin Police Department
Litton
Kelley
Castrale
Lisa Ann Gott Was
Elgin
Robert L. and
Patsie Aldridge Gott
Walnut Grove
Mount Tabor
Lutz & Rendleman Funeral Home
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