Franklin County memorials and legal actions span fires deaths and lawsuits
A fire at the Franklin County Animal Control facility killed 42 cats and 15 dogs, prompting donations and a new facility plan. Firefighter Shil Miller, 43, was killed after a trailer fire on I-57. driver Sammie B. Rogers Jr. faces charges under Scott's Law and civil suits. Police chase injuries to Sheriff Elly Faulkner and the case against Dale Slaton continues. In Herrin, James Coulter was convicted of murdering Amanda Tope and Jack Weston. sentencing set for February.
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New ethanol plant boosts Franklin County economy
Ag Energy Resources Inc announces an ethanol plant project across from Benton Municipal Airport, backed by People's National Bank, Rural Development, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Community banker Bill Bonan cites broad local cooperation boosting Benton and Franklin County.
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Wuat's COMING Sierra Club Picnic at Giant City Park
The Sierra Club hosts its annual stone soup picnic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Giant City State Park Shelter House Two on Tuesday January 1. A potluck style event features soup campfires and hiking. A New Year plunge at Mermet Springs begins at noon with scuba diving and refreshments. Contact 771-6990 or Glen at Mermet Springs.
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Mall lease shakeups as Stoltz maps bigger center plan
Stoltz Management owners of University Mall announce ongoing lease adjustments with several stores closing or moving. Wilsons Leather ends its lease while Vanity and Chipotle will anchor a new 13,800 square foot strip mall opening mid spring 2008. Victoria's Secret relocates and expands, six other businesses to enter or expand next year.
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Perry County Mixed News on County Board Actions
In Du Quoin former fire chief and city commissioner Richard Fronek died December 12 after 35 years with the fire department including 25 as chief. His wife Linda took his council seat. IDOT moves Illinois 13 127 bypass away from Vergennes toward Pinckneyville, land acquisition pending. Perry County eyed a Glen Carbon company’s Branson like resort at Pyramid State Park, promising up to 2500 jobs, wood concerns persist. Representatives said project remains in works.
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Longtime Tribune columnist Terry Armour dies at 46
Armour, a Chicago native who joined the Chicago Tribune in 1980, died unexpectedly after becoming ill Friday. He covered the Bulls from 1991 to 1993, later became an entertainment columnist, and previously worked as a sportswriter for Daily Press in Newport News from 1988 to 1991. He also hosted a midday radio show on WCKG-FM.
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