Former Maytag man becomes Goreville pizza owner and coach
Steve Watson, long time Maytag employee and 1992 state mile champion, took over Dad's Pizza in Goreville on June 11 after training as manager. He now runs the restaurant with his wife Christina, draws customers from Herrin to West Frankfort, and coaches Goreville High School track and cross country. He cites support from former coach Mark Collins and aims to grow the business while guiding local teens.
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Steve ‘Watson
Dad’s Pizza
Herrin Maytag
Watson
Maytag
Herrin
John Hancock
Leslie Wright
West Frankfort
Benton
Johnston City
Christina
John A. Logan College
Goreville High School
Steve
Kathy
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Mark Collins
Herrin Unit 4
Mark
Collins
Steve Jahnke
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Herrin eyes sunny outlook after Maytag exit
Herrin Mayor Vic Ritter says the town finds brighter prospects as new businesses move in and former Maytag workers pivot to new careers. State Rep John Bradley recalls the layoffs but cites renewed effort by Man-Tra-Con, REDCO, and the Chamber to fill vacant buildings and create jobs, with residents urged to stay hopeful and united.
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Herrin
Maytag
Vic Ritter
John Bradley
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Whirlpool
Bradley
Con
Herrin Chamber of Commerce
REDCO
Ritter
Herrin Officials Say Plant Closure Not As Bad As Feared
Herrin officials cite a less severe impact from a major plant shutdown than feared. Chamber Executive Director Sue Douglas recalls the day of the mayor’s press conference, noting job losses were heavy but not catastrophic. Recovery signs include higher school enrollment and new businesses, with workers retraining. optimism hinges on May 2008 graduations as the true measure of recovery.
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Southern Illinois resident stays local amid job drought
Marion resident Rhoda McGee, after 30 years at the Herrin plant, plans to stay in Southern Illinois. She enrolls at John A Logan College for computer networking while her son heads to college. If truck driver openings at Bend Lake College arise, she may switch, but she wants to remain nearby and advocates local hiking and a beautiful region.
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Herrin Planit
John A. Logan College
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Ilinois
McGee
Southern Illinois
Giant City State Park
Bend Lake College
Distribution Center Coming to Marion Boosts Southern Illinois
Clarida links a new distribution center to major infrastructure upgrades on Illinois 13 and Crab Orchard Road with a 2.2 million cost. City, county, and state agencies pledge support and funding, highlighting expected regional economic impact and access improvements to Crabtree School Road and nearby sewer lines.
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Illinois Department of Transportation
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Crabtree School Road
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Boyton Street
Barnett
Rent One Ballpark
Circuit City
Heartland Regional Medical Center
Southern Illinois
County jail and admin center plan edge closer to funding
Gentry says a Colorado trip aims to lock funding for a 70 000 to 80 000 square foot jail with 300 inmate capacity built beside the courthouse. An adjacent 20 000 to 30 000 square foot three story admin center could cost 3 to 4 million and be funded by the Public Building Commission with local union labor. Groundbreaking hoped for spring or summer, with a five year loan payoff.
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Durrant
Gentry
Public Building Commission
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Board of Commissioners
Goss
Murphysboro Tornado Remembered in 1925 Destruction
The piece recalls the Murphysboro tornado’s devastation with Swafford and Crawshaw aiding the injured and moving supplies from Carbondale to St. Andrew's shelter and hospital. It notes fatalities estimated between 9 and 13, power outages lasting days, and a broad outbreak across Southern Illinois with multiple F4 and F5 tornadoes.
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Crawshaw
Illinois National Guard
National Guard
Carbondale
St. Andrew’s Hospital
St. Andrew’s School
St. Andrew’s
Butcher
Big Muddy
Mike York
National Weather Service
Paducah
Jackson
Williamson
Weather Service
Murphysboro
Illinois
Randolph County
Perry County
Franklin
Jefferson
Johnson
Saline
York
Cancer fund to stay in Southern Illinois region says Rebecca Kill
Rebecca Kill states the Cancer Fund will remain in the area at least until next summer as Tasha finishes school and Krystal completes college. She emphasizes the fund continues for Southern Illinois people, not about Coach Kill, with Thorne noting the fund will move forward and impact many involved.
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Cancer Fund
Rebecca Kill
Tasha
Carterville High School
Krystal
John A. Logan College
Southern Illinois
Coach Kill
Thorne
Coach Kill Cancer Fund drives support for families
The Coach Kill Cancer Fund has raised about 150000 dollars and aided more than 50 families in the Southern crisis. Applications are at SIH Goes ost 1239 Main St Carbondale or online at coachkillcancerfund.org. Organizers praise leadership and vision as they seek more support.
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