Lonnie’s move toward independence at Midway Home
Lonnie, once a resident at Midway Home for chronically mentally ill individuals, advances from level one to the highest level and plans to live independently. He secured a dishwasher job at the Illinois Cafe in Herrin after his first interview, aiming to prove his dependability and advance at work while managing a tight budget.
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Midway Home
Lonnie
Midway
Illinois
Herrin
Joe Jines
Lonnie Dahmer
Illinois Cafe
Group home in West Frankfort earns neighbor support
Richard Cowsert praised the New Directions Living Skills program run by MHS for mentally ill residents. Cheryl Robinson describes six hour weekly classes on living skills. Since April, 20 residents have passed through, 15 long term, with 6 living independently.
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Richard Cowsert
Cowsert
MHS
David Melby
Melby
West Frankfort
Nancy Conniff
Ms. Conniff
Reckless Homicide Trial Set In Williamson County
A May 9 1982 crash north of Marion left Craig M. Chappell 20 of White Salmon Washington dead. James Watson 43 of Marion faces reckless homicide charges plus DWI and license violations. the trial begins 9 a.m. Monday in circuit court. The collision involved Donald Beers 20 of Johnston City.
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Marion
Williamson County
James Watson
Washington
Illinois 37
Marion Drive-In
Craig M. Chappell
White Salmon
Chappell
Donald R. Beers
Johnston City
Watson
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May Casey
America
Britt
Midwest
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