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Six newcomers vie for Johnston City council seats
Theresa Churchill reports six Labor Party candidate hopefuls seek three Johnston City Council seats in the Feb. 24 primary. Ward 1 contenders Jerry Kee and Charles Ray push crime reduction, schools support, sewers and senior services while Ward 2 rivals Eileen Crosby and James Mitchell emphasize dog control, trash cleanup, park creation and cooperative bus service. Ward 4 contenders Richard Babington and Matt Hrovatich focus on downtown revitalization and annexation. Incumbent Ward 3 alderman Ray Dare runs unopposed.
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Theresa Churchill
Johnston City
Labor Party
Harry Hancock
Jerry Kee
Washington St
Charles Ray
Third St
Kee
Glascow Electrical Wholesaling
St. Louis
Ray
Johnston City High School
Allen Industries
Herrin
Eileen Crosby
W. Broadway
James Mitchell
Ralph Kowalis
Oak Island
California
Enston City
Marion and Energy Adt
Johnston
Mitchell
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Jaycees
Frank Vieceli
Richard K. Babington
Ninth St
Matt Hrovatich
Babington
SI Sporting Goods
Hrovatich
Veteran’s Administration Hospital
Marion