Custodian charged after alleged threats at Harrisburg school
Jeffrey Cowsert, 44, Harrisburg, faces two felonies after staff alerted the district superintendent to threats toward students and staff at Harrisburg Middle School. He’s charged with making a terrorist threat and disorderly conduct, with potential multi year sentences. Police report details unclear.
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Cowsert
Saline County
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New SIU Airport Facility Opens as Pride Builds
A new 2.7 million facility at Southern Illinois Airport is dedicated as a symbol of growth. Officials cite 10 ongoing projects totaling over 62 million in new construction this year, including the SIU Transportation Center and Illinois National Guard Armory, with county, state, and federal backing.
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Ox County
Durbin touts airport funding at Southern Illinois ceremony
U S Senator Richard Durbin highlighted a $800000 earmark included in last year’s appropriations bill for a new $27 million airport facility, with $23 million from federal sources. He urged quick action on extending the payroll tax cut and urged postal reform, warning of nine facility shutdowns if Congress delays. Durbin urged bipartisan USPS reform and noted airports boost regional economy.Durbin urged bipartisan USPS reform and noted airports boost regional economy.
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School employee resigns after inappropriate texts
West Frankfort’s Frankfort Community High School reports a nonteacher staff member resigned after allegations of inappropriate electronic communication with a student under 16. Police investigate while district officials say no photos or graphic language were involved. A board meeting will review the resignation and related matters alongside an expulsion hearing for a prescription drug incident at Central Junior High.
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Goins
Jeff Tharp
Board of Education
Central Junior High School
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