Marion annexation fight over Racetrack land draws objections
Owners of the shut down Speedway racetrack near Marion file formal objection to Marion’s proposed annexation along Illinois 13 and 148. Simions argue the plan includes land over 10 acres and may exceed state law without owner consent. Hearing date in doubt as courthouse closes for MLK Day and notification timing remains unsettled.
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Cathy A. Monroe
The
Southern
Ilinoisan
Illinois 13
Marion
Darrell, Lorena
Donald Simion
du Quoin
Illinois 148
Simsons
Simions
Holdt
House, DeMoss & Johnson
Williamson County
Martin Luther King
Landowners oppose Energy annexation plans south of village
In a dispute over Energy's proposed south side annexation several landowners question benefits and fear higher taxes. Darrell Ridgeway and his father Michael Ridgeway argue annexation would not improve services and could raise costs, while others see little to gain from joining Energy or Marion. Village officials stress participation is voluntary.
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Theresa Churchill
Southern Illinoisan
Energy
Darrell Ridgeway
Robert
Illinois
Carterville
Illinois 13
Ridgeway
Grover Barron
Bob Jeralds
Marion
Carl Hall
Cecil Teffertiller
Marion prison to shut down two major industries
At the U S Penitentiary in Marion two major industries may be permanently closed following a four month inmate strike. The print plant will be dismantled and moved to Raybrook New York within six months and the metal factory could also shut down or relocate. Guards allege the administration wanted a lockdown facility. Officials cite concerns over reliability of labor for industrial programs and ongoing security needs.
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Theresa Churchill
Southern Illinoisan
U.S
Marion
Vernon Henry
Johnston City
Richard Phillips
Federal Corrections Institution
Raybrook
N.Y
Phillips
David Long
Jim Lasswell
Lasswell
Barge spill closes stretch of Ohio River
A gasoline spill from ten grounded barges closed a 10 mile stretch of the Ohio River between Cairo and Mound City Illinois. Coast Guard Commander John Bailey said more than 22500 gallons of gas leaked after a tow ran aground. The river remains closed until cleanup, with diesel and No 2 fuel oil aboard other barges.
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Mound City, Ill
U.S. Coast Guard
Ohio River
Cairo
Mound City
Illinois
Coast Guard
John Bailey
Bailey
Chotin Transportation Co
New Orleans
Lee McCormick
Fire kills 13 18 missing at Keansburg nursing home
A two story brick Beachview Rest Home in Keansburg New Jersey burned before dawn killing at least 13 residents and leaving 18 missing. Firefighters battled flames for hours as evacuees fled soot covered and some took shelter in nearby buildings. Investigators sought cause and origin while noting lack of sprinklers.
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Keansburg
N.J
New Jersey
Middletown
Richard O’shaughnessy
Beachview Rest
Raritan Bay
Newark
Nick Naumetz
Terry Colyer
Naumetz
First Aid Squad
Frank Folz
Lice
Kevin Robinson
Newpoint Fire Company
James G. Beatty Jr
Bayshore Community
Monmouth County
Frances Cappadona
Brinley Inn
Bradley Beach
Weekend Forecast With Cold Night And Warmer Weekend
The National Weather Service forecasts far cold tonight with lows near 9 to 1 below. Saturday will be mostly sunny and cold with highs in the low to mid 20s. Illinois extended forecast shows warmer conditions Sunday with lows in the mid teens to mid 20s and highs in the mid 30s. Monday looks warmer with a chance of snow. lows in the 20s and highs in the 30s. Tuesday will be partly cloudy with the low in the mid teens.
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National Weather Service
Illinois
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