Franklin County eyes 911 consolidation amid diverging fees
Franklin County officials discuss unifying 911 dispatching across the county while Benton and West City face different landline surcharges and per line charges. Randall Crocker notes potential benefits to emergency communication though opposition centers on public access and staffing. Central Dispatch runs west side calls. Benton votes to shift dispatches to the sheriff to reduce a $313,000 deficit. officials expect possible savings of up to $250,000 within years.
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Du Quoin Boat Show Expands Beyond Just Boats This Year
The Du Quoin boat show adds fishing and outdoor gear with plans to move next year to a larger 70 000 square foot all purpose building at the fairground. Vendors from out of state promote mid America expansion as families attend with grandchildren enjoying paintball archery and a clown entertainer while foreseeing late game plans for Super Bowl night.
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Jeremy Harris
Matthew Harris
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Red Hat Society in Franklin County Organizes
Ellen Cooper of Fullerton starts a red hat group after gifting friends vintage red hats and Jenny Joseph poems. The Happy Hatters of Franklin County form an unofficial leadership with titles like queen mother and purserette, plan monthly lunches, and consider an Easter Parade and a Southern Illinois convention.
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Linda Murphy
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Herrin
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Redhatsociety.com
Blagojevich proposes dismantling Illinois State Board of Education
Governor Blagojevich calls for moving most school board functions to a new department of education in a bid to cut bureaucracy. Critics from the Illinois State Board of Education argue the plan would not improve education and overstate potential savings.
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Blagojevich
Illinois State Board of Education
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