Central Dispatch Tightens Safeguards After $226000 Shortfall
West Franklin County Central Dispatch board, including Christopher Zeigler and Lesser mayors, moves to tighten finances after finding $226000 in unpaid bills, $189801 to the IRS, and a chief dispatcher resignation. An accounting firm cites lack of control from 2006 to 2011 and recommends a budget, payment plans, possible IRS penalties relief, bylaws, and a new contract.
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West Franklin County Central Dispatch
Dispatch
Franklin County
Zeigler
Lesser
IRS
Emling & Hoffman, P.C
du Quoin
WFCCD
Illinois Department of Revenue
Paul Newton
Bill Klein
Bill McKinney
Buckner Police Department
West Franklin Central Dispatch
Center dispatch facility exposed to financial strain and repairs
The center faces a funding crisis that could block a planned new facility and essential upgrades. Repairs include a roof and dust harmed equipment, raising doubts about E911 board maintenance and potential withdrawal by Lesser city. Budgets are in flux with two projections, one retaining Sesser, one not, signaling possible broader impact on the dispatch network.
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Zeigler
Dennis Mitchell
Mitchell
Lesser
Ned Mitchell
Antiance
Eight Navy sailors discharged for hazing on ship
Eight sailors were given general discharges after a hazing incident aboard the San Diego based ship Bonhomme Richard. A video showed a fellow sailor choked in January during initiation rites. The victims injuries were treated and none appealed the discharge.
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San Diego
Navy
David McKinney
McKinney
Los Angeles Times
Technology in Illinois classrooms grows with modern tools
The Southern Illinoisan notes schools embracing smart boards high speed Internet and digital books amid debates on costs and teacher development. Principals like Andrew Shelby of Herrin Elementary praise the impact while Gov Quinn cites upgrades in his State of the State Address. Industry and parents weigh training needs and funding.
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Gov Quinn
Illinois
Southern Illinoisan
Herrin
Zadok Casey
Mount Vernon
Pinckneyville Community High School
Andrew Shelby
Herrin Elementary School
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