Water systems drive rural growth spreading across six counties
Water lines spur growth as rural districts expand to serve Jackson Williamson Franklin Perry Randolph Union and Johnson counties. Lakeside School and homes along the Giant City Blacktop reflect the trend. Higher service costs and expanded sewer needs accompany development, prompting fears and plans for zoning and annexation.
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Cathy A. Monroe
Southern Illinoisan
Ike Kirkikis
Greater Egypt
Kirkikis
Lakeside
Carbondale
Lake of Egypt
Sheldon Keyser
U.S. Farmers Home Administration Office
Nashville
Keyser
Larry Castrale
Franklin-Williamson Bi-County
Jackson
Williamson
Franklin
Perry
Randolph
Union
Johnson Counties
Intergovernment detective unit pact considered
The Williamson County Detective Unit board weighs an intergovernmental contract with Williamson County and four towns Marion Herrin Johnston City and Carterville to formalize authority and prevent future withdrawals. The plan outlines budget procedures liability, shooting review, field operations, and meeting rules.
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Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Williamson County Detective Unit
Williamson County Sheriff's Department
Williamson County Sheriff’s
Mike Wiseman
Sheriff's Department
Wiseman
Williamson County
Gerald Kobler
Detective Unit Board
Marion
Herrin
Johnston City
Carterville
Greater Egypt
Robert Butler
Marion pumphouse fire prompts auxiliary power use
Fire damaged Marion’s pumphouse early today when a 20 year old pump shorted and burned the motor. Water service remained continuous as workers switched to an auxiliary pump delivering about 1,800 gallons per minute. Firefighters were alerted at 6:49 a.m. The motor and insulation will be replaced and repairs are pending.
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Marion
Bert Swafford
Swafford
Jackson suit may be restored over jail site purchase
A lawsuit filed to halt the Jackson County purchase of land for a new jail and county offices in Murphysboro has been withdrawn. Alderman Harry Brawdy moved to dismiss after the current board explored other sites. Judge Bill Green dismissed the suit on a motion by Brawdy’s attorney, who said the matter could be brought again if needed.
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Jackson County
Murphysboro
Harry Brawdy
Jackson County Board
Brawdy
Pat McCann
Browdy
McCann
Bill Green
Miners Declare Memorial Day Under UMWA Leader
United Mine Workers of America President Sam Church designates Friday December 26 as a memorial day under the union contract with the Bituminous Coal Operators Association. No work occurs on memorial days. Carterville firefighters battled rekindled embers in the ruins of the Andy Jones residence at 814 East Illinois Street. the home burned about 2:40 a.m. Wednesday.
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United Mine Workers of America
Sam Church
Bituminous Coal Operators Association, Church
Carterville
Andy Jones
Illinois St
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