Pittsburg teen charged with reckless homicide in fatal crash
Nathan T. Ellison, 19, faces one count of reckless homicide for the death of Jeffrey Allen Eddy, 18, after a July 28 crash on Galatia Post Road. Ellison waived a preliminary hearing, seeks a jury trial, and also faces DUI and failure to reduce speed charges. Eddy, a Carrier Mills resident, died at the scene. Ellison was injured but survived.
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Marion mayor runs unopposed amid growth plans and past disasters
Mayor Butler campaigns for continued expansion in Marion, highlighting APAC and Blue Cross jobs, a new hotel complex adding 200 positions, and the ongoing Cultural and Civic Center project. He notes the 1982 tornado disaster and aims to pursue Sugar Creek Lake as the city’s water source while four incumbents seek re election alongside four challengers with council seats at stake.
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Hanson Harassment Charge in Herrin Murder Case
Geraldine Jones of Herrin was shot four times as she sat in a parked car in a federal housing lot on East Taylor Street. The killer, identified as Hanson, faces a murder sentence up to 60 years with sentencing set for January 28, 2003, and a separate harassment charge potentially adding up to 14 years, served consecutively.
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Marion Eye Centers Ad Misstates Rob Kippenbrock O D
A Sunday Southern Illinoisan ad for Marion Eye Centers and Optical incorrectly labeled Rob Kippenbrock O D as an M D, misclassifying his doctor title in the advertisement. The error concerns professional designation and appears in the printed Sunday page.
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Suspect in Lake of Egypt pursuit charged with triple murder
A man identified as Montgomery fled a high speed 90 mph chase after a nearby resident gave police a description of the suspect, vehicle, and plate. He was captured at a dead end and charged with three counts of first degree murder. The case involves dating partner Cain and a public defender Cox facing disqualification motions and prior misconduct charges. A hearing is slated for January 6, with Cox free on bond and trials set for February 10.
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Lake of Egypt
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Cain
Lowery
Pope County
Charles Flynn
Cox
Union County
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Teacher Wins National Award Inspires Kids To Love Science
Veteran teacher Wright, highlighted for innovative science motivation, uses signs and posters in class to spark curiosity. Her 31 years in teaching include mathathon fundraisers for St. Jude and student Space Camp ambitions.
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Wright
Fire damages Marion home garage and two vehicles
A Marion fire at 508 S. Vicksburg St. destroyed a garage and a 1989 Honda CRX, damaged a fence and the residence exterior, and caused heat damage to a second vehicle. The cause is under investigation. Andrew Martin owns the property and Jeff Martin lives there. Fire call at 5:42 p.m. Tuesday.
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S. Vicksburg St
Anthony Rinella
Andrew Martin
Jeff Martin
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