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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 2012
Page
15
The Anna Police Department and Illinois State Police with Union County State's Attorney are probing a late Wednesday body discovery in Anna. Autopsy completed Thursday. identity, sex, and cause remain undisclosed as the inquiry continues and officials promise possible updates.
A Woodlawn woman died in a single vehicle crash on North Woodlawn Lane about 10:12 a.m. Thursday. Rebecca Lynn Tufts, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Jefferson County sheriff's department continues the investigation. Also reported is a home invasion on Dogwood Lane in southwest Marion with a suspect described as a black male, 5 foot 7 inches, stocky, wearing dark clothes and a white pillowcase over his head. Police seek tips at 618-993-2124. In Union County a Marion man, Morgan X. Alexander, 24, received a six year sentence for residential burglary conducted in August 2010. Teresa J. Henson, 45, of Jonesboro, was indicted on multiple counts of meth production and possession, with an alleged December 5 2011 incident in a public housing unit. Henson remains jailed on a $50,000 bond. arraignment scheduled for January 17.
James Burns, 56, of Brookport was found guilty of the December 2004 murder of Thomas Condon in Harrisburg after a retrial. He faces sentencing at 9:30 a.m. March 2 in Saline County court. special prosecutors led the case and evidence included a handgun and clothing with blood.
In Murphysboro a February 6 team captain meeting at United Methodist Church of Murphysboro aims to form Relay for Life teams. The event, tied to a 2011 $1.6 million fundraising total, previews this year’s Southern Region Volunteer Task Force goal to match that amount while informing volunteers about research, education, patient services, and fundraising. About 30 attendees heard presentations from ACS staff and volunteers as part of a 22 county Southern Illinois outreach with notices to form teams and gather donations.
Shawnee High School students in Jamie Nash Mayberrys class start a fundraiser to aid levee districts along the Mississippi. Shirts cost 12 dollars, feature civic themed slogans, and will be sold at the homecoming, Kroger in Anna, Cardinal Corner Grand Tower, and by call order. Proceeds support local levee work.
Carbonale firefighters and city officials have not scheduled a labor management meeting to discuss Chief John Michalesko's performance. Rick Frazier, attorney for the 21 firefighters, says the union is willing to meet but has not yet contacted the city, noting prior informal handling by city managers.
An early Thursday fire destroyed a home at 45 Elm Drive in Ware Union County. Residents escaped unharmed. Deputies had earlier responded to rocks being thrown at the house. State fire marshal investigators were called in to determine the cause. Sheriff David Livesay said the rock throwing has recurred for six weeks and agencies are reviewing possible connections.
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