Community meetings and notices list across Southern Illinois
A compiled listing shows UMW retirees meeting near Du Quoin at 9 a.m. with Don Ford discussing prescription lists, plus driving review at Benton Senior Center. Numerous public meetings follow the schedule in Carbondale, West Frankfort, Murphysboro, Mount Vernon, Perry, Pinckneyville, Tamaroa, Chester, Harrisburg, Vienna, and Carterville with boards and commissions set between 5 and 9 p.m. including libraries, housing authorities, park districts, and city councils.
Parents take complaint to police board in Perry County
Mothers and families of two 15 year olds accuse Pinckneyville police Chief Tom Denton and Officer Jan Scarborough of harassing youths on private property after four wheel riding. They say officers failed to identify themselves and chased the teens, who feared kidnapping. Denton contends he identified himself. boys ran then complied on ground once ordered. See complaint page 2B.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinckneyville
Perry
Brand
Denton
Scarborough
Dancin Daniel Baine Surprises Town With Night Club Dance Rise
Quiet 14 year old Daniel Baine turns into a dynamic dancer after eighth grade revelation. He taught himself by watching MTV, wowed classmates and teachers, and later performed at the Kids Fair University Mall using props and fake money. His parents created a 7 foot cardboard box for costume changes.
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Danny Baine
de Soto
Danny
N Sync
University Mall
Georgia
Larry Baine
Man in hospital after suspected meth lab fire in Bluford
Jefferson County sheriff says 31 year old John Mare remained in serious condition after a garage fire at 104 White Oak Park Lane is believed linked to methamphetamine manufacture. Two minors and two adults from the home were treated and released. Deputies added three more meth related arrests on Saturday and warned of extreme danger linked to meth labs.
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Bluford
Jefferson County
John Mare
St. Louis
Roger Mulch
Curtis Mare
Barry Doris
Mulch
White Oak Park Lane
Joseph P. Moore
Centralia
Marion County
Moore
Lee Bravard
Mark Kirkpatrick
Bonnie
Reardon Lane
Bravard
Kirkpatrick
Bill Simmons remembered as great friend of Redbirds
West Frankfort longtime clock operator for Redbird varsity football and basketball, J W Bill Simmons, died at 95. A 1999 Citizen of the Year and 1994 IHSA Hall of Fame inductee, he volunteered 53 years, helped fund school scoreboards with his wife Ava, and remained a Redbird supporter and fixture at games until retirement due to stairs.
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Bill Simmons
Redbirds
West Frankfort
J.W
Bill” Simmons
Simmons
Redbird
Richard Gladich
Frankfort Community High School
Illinois High School Association Hall of Fame
Glodich
Ava
Gledich
Gladich
Stone Funeral
Also Mentioned on This Page
Topay
United Mine Workers
du Quoin
Arlen Carson
Senior Citizens Center
N. 10Th St
Benton
Carbondale Public Library Board
W. Main St
Franklin County Housing Authority
E. Elm St
Herrin Park District
Fifth St
Jackson County Board
Murphysboro
Mount Vernon
Jefferson County Land, Tax and Appointments Committee
Kinkaid
Reed
Kinkaid-Reed’s Creek
Perry County Health Board
Ben Kinsman
S. Main St
Perry County Public Building Commission
Randolph County 911 Board
Chester
Saline County Claims Committee
Harrisburg
Saline County Road and Bridge Committee
S. Feazel St
Tamaroa
Union County 911 Board
Sheriff's Office
Jonesboro
Vienna
Williamson County Housing Authority
Hickory St
Carterville
Www
Thesouthern.com
Police
Christi Mathis
Dancin’ Daniel
Man
Claire
Linda Rush
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