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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 2011
Page
1
A Harrisburg man is dead and his stepson jailed on suspicion of murder after police were called to their home Friday night at 1304 West Barnett Street. Harrisburg Police Department and Illinois State Police responded to the 9 p.m. call. See Harrisburg page 4A.
Two people died in a late night fiery crash on Illinois 37 in Williamson County. Lawrence Garrett Jarvis, 37, of Goreville, and Jennifer Jo O'Brien, 37, of St. John's, Florida, were pronounced dead at 11 30 p.m. by Williamson County coroner Mike Burke. Both died of injuries from a single vehicle crash.
Seasonal snapshots recount a year in review through Paul Newton’s lens at The Southern. The piece blends observant portraits with regional climate cues and cultural moments, offering a reflective arc across seasonal shifts and local life.
Santa Claus waves to crowds as Shad Zimbro of Black Diamond Harley-Davidson escorts him in a sleigh during the annual Santa's Children's Parade and Christmas Show in Marion on December 3. The feature notes regional holiday images and hints at related stories inside the paper.
Marion Unit 2 School District Board of Education plans to weigh redistricting options. The district directs readers to click and connect for links to the full report and online discussion.
The Marion Unit 2 School District faces a projected cumulative deficit of 7.4 million dollars by June 30, 2013. Interim Associate Superintendent Randolph Tinder outlines a three step plan including tax levy increases, higher revenue through fees, and staff reductions tied to redistricting to balance the budget. The district cites years of overspending and a $3 million cut in state and federal funding as key factors.
SouthernTrust Bank of Goreville entered into a consent order with the FDIC and the Illinois Division of Banking after reports of unsafe or unsound practices. The order requires a comprehensive plan addressing capital, asset quality, management, earnings, loan policy and reporting while the bank maintains capitalization and continues lending to small business and consumers in Johnson County and nearby areas.
Southern Trust CEO Ken Crews says the bank remains adequately capitalized and will continue lending to small businesses and residents in Johnson County and nearby areas. He cites a downturn in the economy creating loan portfolio pressure and says borrowers face greater difficulty meeting obligations. The bank will continue to work with customers now and in the future.
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