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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 2007
Page
9
Donna L. Perkins, 48, was found Sunday morning in a ditch near East Taylor Street and Grand Street. Police say she was last seen Saturday night near her home as snow began to fall. Autopsy results show no foul play. investigation continues.
Goreville resident Dean Snider, 53, was charged with a Class 4 felony for firing toward Lucas Nanny on December 9, injuring Nanny's coon dog. The dog, paralyzed and euthanized, valued above $5,000. Johnson County Sheriff's Office investigated. more charges may follow.
A local business suffered a burglary at about 2 33 a m with a smashed window and an undisclosed cash theft. Separately copper wire was reported stolen from the 200 block of East Miller Court with 200 feet of copper cord scrap copper and several reels taken. No suspects yet.
Franklin County board approved roadwork on four roadways with Dees Construction Inc. of West Frankfort chosen for three bridge projects. Projects include Lesser Lake Road 5151k, Benton Field Road 59848, Post Office Road 70711, and 3.72 mile Park Street Road from Illinois 148 to Bend City Road. New salaries set for county engineer 89600, supervisor of assessments 45570, and circuit clerk 3000 raise this year with future increments.
Local post office faces peak season as holiday mail volume surges. Officials expect continued backlogs and brief delays while sorting centers hire extra staff and extend hours to handle demand.
Marion postmaster Curt Shadowers warns of outdated addresses illegible handwriting and improper postage causing returns or dead letters. He advises choosing the right box ensuring sturdy packing accurate labeling and timely mailing with cutoff dates December 15 for parcel post December 20 for priority and December 22 for express to ensure Christmas delivery.
Former planning commissioner Jim Rayfield failed to overturn the city sign ordinance he helped draft 33 years ago. In a 6 1 vote, the council defeated his request to scrap the rule, which currently forces him to keep political signs in his garage.
The local United Steelworkers of America and the General Dynamics plant in Marion reached a tentative contract this week. An informational meeting for about 270 Marion employees was held, and workers were expected to vote on the agreement today. Kevin Smith, an international representative, said the company designs and builds military aircraft and related systems.
In De Soto residents, Bob and Irene Priddy illuminate North Reed Station Road with inflatable figures and tree hangings since 1980. The display has grown to include blown up scenes and ornaments, attracting slow-driving neighbors and seasonal curiosity.
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