Theft at West Frankfort loan office nets about $900
West Frankfort authorities investigate a theft at Security Finance Company on East Main Street. Thieves pried open a locked filing cabinet moved to the building’s center and gained entry via a rear door. Manager Jarrett Hines found the business open Wednesday morning after a New Year’s shutdown. police continue to investigate.
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West Frankfort
Security Finance Company
East Main Street
Jarrett Hines
Hines
Herrin Blood Drive Seeks Most Donors in Holiday Challenge
The HERRIN A Holiday Hero Blood Drive sponsored by the American Red Cross will run today from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Herrin Fire Department. Fire Chief Mike Steh says the fire department and police department are competing to recruit the most donors. Snacks are donated by Robertson Veading and each donor receives a Red Cross Christmas bear.
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Herrin
American Red Cross
Mike Steh
Steh
Robertson Veading
Red Cross
Reunion for Joiner School Bulldogs set for Aug 31 2002
West Frankfort alumni from the Joiner School grades 1 through 8, 1919 to 1976, are invited to a gala reunion on August 31, 2002 at American Legion Post 196 in Orient. For more information, call 937-4221.
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West Frankfort
Joiner
Bulldogs
American Legion Post
Orient
Prison worker receives 20 year service plaque at Pinckneyville
James Watkins of Carbondale received a plaque for 20 years of service to the Illinois Department of Corrections. Warden Guy D. Pierce presented the award during a ceremony at Pinckneyville Correctional Center.
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Pinckneyville
James Watkins
Carbondale
Illinois Department of Corrections
Guy D. Pierce
Watkins
Pinckneyville Correctional Center
Free tax help offered in Southern Illinois
Free assistance with basic income tax returns available through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program from February 4 through April 15. Volunteers are trained by the Internal Revenue Service. The program is sponsored by the Williamson County Programs on Aging. For an appointment call 988-1585 after January 15.
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Southern Illinois
Internal Revenue Service
Williamson County Programs On
LSAT Preparation Course Planned at SIUC Law School
Southern Illinois University will offer an intensive LSAT review course meeting January 26 27 February 2 3 at the Lesar Law School Building LIUC. The program covers logical reasoning reading comprehension and analytical reasoning with a 295 price including materials. Enrollment is limited and registration is available online or by phone.
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Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
Lesar Law School
LIUC
The
Division of Continuing Education, Siuc
Dce.siu
Edu
Dance lessons begin soon at SIU Carbondale
Southern Illinois University Carbondale offers ballroom classes with Beginner I II and Intermediate I II options. Sessions cover smooth dances and Latin styles, meeting Wednesdays Jan 30 to Mar 6 and Tuesdays Mar 26 to Apr 30. Fee is $30 per person. gifts certificates available. Contact Division of Continuing Education at 536 7751 or visit www.dce.siu.edu.
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Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
Division of Continuing Education
SIUC
Dce.siu.edu
Playing the name game
Anthony Michael Strain was arrested for attempting to sell a stolen motorcycle and used the name Jeremy Logue at arrest. Deputies later confirmed his true identity and found warrants in Marion, Effingham and in Jackson County.
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Murphysboro
Jackson County
Suspect Arrested in Murphysboro Theft Case Under False Name
Anthony Michael Strain, 21, of Murphysboro, arrested Wednesday near Murphysboro after attempting to sell a stolen motorcycle to Baril's Auto Sales. He was booked as Jeremy Logue, then identified as Strain. Charged with theft by possession and jailed in Jackson County with possible additional charges pending.
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Fayette Counties
Illinois Department of Corrections
Strain
Murphysboro
Baril’s Auto Sales
Sheriff's Office
Kimmel Bridge Road
Illinois 127
Jackson County
Jeremy Logue
Logue
Anthony Michael Strain
Carbondale Liquor Board backs three license requests
The Liquor Advisory Board unanimously recommended licenses for Mugsy McGuire's expansion at 1620 W. Main St., Corner Diner at 600 S. Illinois Ave, and Bid Boy's Q'n at 104 W. Jackson St. City council votes set for Jan. 22 and Jan. 23 meetings.
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City Liquor Board
Carbondale
Bid Boy
Q’n
McGuire's
West Side
Liquor Advisory Board
Mugsy
Matt Maier
W. Main St
Joseph Suarez
S. Illinois Ave
Kopies & More
Donald C. Urberger
Bid Boy’s
W. Jackson St
Urberger
Suarez
City Hall
Park board chief discusses alleged road rage incident
Marion park board president Kenny Strobel and his wife Elizabeth recount a Saturday night dispute with Mary L. Thomas after a chase from Wal Mart to Huck s. Both sides accuse the other of threats and slurs amid police reports of alleged reckless driving and domestic battery claims.
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Marion
Kenny
Elizabeth Strobel
Western Sizzlin
Wal-Mart
Target
Illinois Centre
Illinois 13
Strobels
Elizabeth
Halfway Road
Williamson County
Huck’s
South Court Street
Huck
Kenny Strobel
Marion Park Board
Thomas
Robert Drew
Cobden man to serve as Peace Corps volunteer in Panama
Jake McCleland, 25, of Cobden, will depart Jan 13 for Peace Corps training near Panama City. His 27 month assignment includes three months of training and two years as an agro forestry volunteer. He plans to work on sustainable agriculture and may send freelance reports to NPR.
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Cobden
Jacob Allen
Jake” McCleland
Panama
McCleland
Mike
Diane McCleland
United States
Panama City
Cobden Volunteer to Join Peace Corps World Service
Jake McCleland of Cobden will join more than 7,000 Peace Corps volunteers in 77 countries this year. Volunteers work on clean water, education, small business, and AIDS prevention. Since 1961, over 155,000 Americans have served in 134 nations. McCleland notes adaptable, round-the-clock service and a banana-centered rural Panama assignment.
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Cobden
Jake” McCleland
Peace Corps
John F. Kennedy
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