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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 2008
Page
7
Perry County Task Force and Du Quoin officers teamed with the sheriff to arrest Angelia Jones, 27, and Carol Fitch, 26, both of Du Quoin, on unlawful delivery of controlled substances. Jones faces two counts, a Class 2 felony, with $50,000 bond. Fitch faces a single Class 1 felony with $75,000 bond.
Williamson County Circuit Judge John Speroni dismissed Marion Harris's post conviction petition in the 1999 Herrin murder case involving Aaron Paul Gregory. Harris and Joey D. Valco were sentenced to prison. Harris received 27 years in January 2000 for his role. Assistant State's Attorney Michael Ruffley said the judge granted the motion to dismiss.
Marion man Scott Winchester, 41, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the June 17 death of David G. Dudman, 25, of Marion. Williamson County Circuit Judge John Speroni ordered nine years in prison with one year supervision, noting a substantial criminal history and combative behavior but recognizing remorse. Dudman’s family addressed the court with emotional statements as Winchester spoke through tears, apologizing and asking for the family’s closure.
Joseph Ryker, Herrin High School senior, won the Young Citizen of the Year Award at the 65th Herrin Chamber Dinner. Other honorees included Joyce Lawrence, inducted into the Chamber Hall of Fame, and a Distinguished Service Award recipient, with additional honors announced by chamber officials.
Pinckneyville will use 24000 in tax increment funds to fix the alley between McDonald’s and Thomas Home Improvement Center to stop water and debris from seeping into the hardware store. Mayor Joseph Holder cites prior drainage work and soil contamination. Kellerman Construction won the bid to perform the work. Construction will require alley closure during the project.
Marion City Council plans to approve a $12,500 contract with Sterling Codifiers of Weiser Idaho to organize more than 2000 ordinances. The project will create an online indexed system within six to nine months improving public access and staff efficiency.
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