Region Awards 9.8 Million in Federal Housing Funds
Federal money allocated to multiple towns in the region totals 9.8 million for new and rehabilitated homes. Eddyville receives 246000 for seven homes, Mount Vernon and Pulaski numbers reflect similar projects, while West Frankfort leads with 691000 for twenty homes.
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Pulaski
Royalton
Sparta
Tamaroa
Thebes
Tilden
West Frankfort
White Ash
Willisville
West Frankfort votes to remodel city hall move
The West Frankfort commission discusses moving city hall to a bank building, detailing wall and office locations while weighing costs to taxpayers. Commissioner Jim Bernhard doubts the move, citing expense and utility costs, while City Clerk Catherine Dunn says location doesn't matter.
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West Frankfort
New City Hall
Jim Bernhard
Bank
Bernhard
Catherine Dunn
City Hall
Murphysboro Native Publishes First Horror Novel
Easton, a 36 year old Murphysboro native and Urbana resident, writes a realistic horror novel about werewolves. He underscores meticulous research and a clear vision, noting strong Amazon reviews and availability at major outlets. He holds an anthropology degree from SIU Carbondale and is married to Karen who inspired the work.
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James
Amazon.com
Fort Wayne, Ind
Vietnam
Russia
Easton
Murphysboro
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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Jackson County adjusts health plan costs amid broker fees
Jackson County employees face a 1 percent premium rise for the new health package despite overall lower costs than the pre June 3 percent commission era. The county briefly shifted to an Indiana consultant before reinstating Kelly Insurance with a 1 percent commission. Dental and vision premiums rise over 20 percent while the county funds health and dental/vision for Sheriff Kilquist and Treasurer Booker.
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Murphysboro
Jackson County
Carbondale
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Kelly Insurance Agency
Kelly Insurance
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Larry Walton
Guardian
Jackson County Board
Bill Kilquist
Shirley Booker
Deaths in four towns mark end of lives this week
TAMARCA Maxine L. Albers 82 died Dec 27 2002 at Fairview Nursing Center Du Quoin services 2 p.m. Monday Mueller Hill Cemetery Pinckneyville Rev. Paul Schultz. MARION Gladys M. Porter 87 died Dec 27 2002 at Heartland Regional Medical Center services 10 a.m. Monday Hughey Funeral Home Mount Vernon burial Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens visitation Sunday 5–8 p.m.. ELDORADO William Jennings Deen 95 died Dec 27 2002 Eldorado Care Center services 1 p.m. Sunday Colonial Terrace Funeral Home burial Hebron Cemetery Broughton. ANA Susan Jane Musgrove 70 died Dec 27 2002 St Louis University Hospital arrangements incomplete Lutz Rendleman Funeral Home Anna.
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Tamarca
Maxine L. Albers
Fairview
Marion
Gladys M. Porter
Heartland Regional Medical Center
Hughey
Mount Vernon
Merle Fullerton
Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens
Eldorado
William Jennings Deen
Eldorado Care Center
Colonial Terrace Funeral Home
Bob Jones
Hebron Cemetery
Broughton
Funeral
Ana
Susan Jane Musgrove
St. Louis University Hospital
Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home
Anna
Du Quoin debates water plant costs and grants
Du Quoin officials wrestle with a rising water treatment plant budget now estimated at 6.7 to 6.8 million while seeking 1.5 million EPA and 400 thousand IDCCA grants plus other funding and a 2.5 percent EPA loan. Council approves new budget and tire maintenance code to curb West Nile risks and assigns Economic Development Committee members.
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EPA
Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
Duncan
Water Department
IEPA
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