Benton Restores Full-Time Police Force to Ten Officers
The Benton city council approved returning the police department to a full count of ten full-time officers. Mayor Pat Bauer praised the added personnel as a real plus for the community and noted mutual aid with the sheriff and West City police kept emergencies covered during past shortages. Police Commissioner J.R. Moore and Werkmeister commended for steady handling, with officials stressing that visibility deters crime and that more officers improve safety, though no city can be fully protected at all times.
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Bauer
West City
Werkmeister
Benton
Johnston City closes street over collapsing brick building
The city blocks a street after a brick building owned by Walt Massengill is deemed unsafe. A structural firm inspected the site this week and authorities say repairs or demolition are needed to prevent danger to residents and workers. The building once housed Purcell's and Kuhnke's Drug Store, a social hub in the 1950s and 60s.
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Walt Massengill
Ree
Massengill
Purcell’s
Kuhnke’s Drug Store
Du Quoin Voters to View High School Plans Tonight
Du Quoin voters may view proposed high school plans at a 6:30 p.m. meeting in R P Hibbs Auditorium. The plan preserves the west end while replacing the rest in three phases, adding 87 000 square feet to reach 126 000 total. Local cost 26 percent of 14.9 million with a half cent sales tax to fund bonds.
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R.P. Hibbs
Cory Robbins
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State Capital Development Board
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