Depot Revival Highlights Vienna Historic Restoration
The Forman Depot in Vienna, Johnson County, restored from neglect, reopens as a museum and tourism hub. The $200,000 project, aided by state and federal grants, united the city, Chamber of Commerce, Civic Club, and historical society to preserve a century-old landmark and boost regional tourism.
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Johnson County
Vienna
Forman
Chicago
Chesley Williams
City of Vienna
Johnson County Chamber of Commerce
Vienna Civic Club
Johnson County Genealogical and Historical Society
Clarence Allbritten
Allbritten
Phil Morris
Gary Hacker
The
Genealogical and Historical Society
Morris
Hacker
Illinois Department of Transportation
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Gary Scoggins
Forman Depot
Doughtys Named Citizens of the Year at Marion Chamber Banquet
James and Marless Doughty recognized for extensive volunteer service across the community. James chairs chamber roles and leads local groups while Marless serves on the Crab Orchard school board and 4-H, teaches Sunday school, and drives for transportation-needy residents. Awards also include Lifetime Achievement and Medical Service honors.
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James Doughtys
Chamber
Illinois
American Lung Association
Marless Doughty
Crab Orchard
Zion United Church of Christ
Marless
Doughtys
Marion
James
Hill Printing
Hayden Gardiner
Aisin Named Marion Industry of the Year for 2002
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce names Aisin Manufacturing Illinois LLC the Industry of the Year for 2002. The 166,000 square foot facility in Williamson County opened in August 2002 and will produce sunroofs power slide door modules and power back openers. The award honors major local economic impact through employment expansion and community support from regional partners.
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Aisin Manufacturing Illinois LLC
Marion
Marion Area
Aisin Manufacturing
Williamson County
Aisin
Regional Economic Development Corp
John A. Logan College
Southern Illinois University
Man from Texas InjuredAfter Semi Crashes Bridges
Michael Wayne Forest, 43, of Dayton Texas, was northbound on U S 45 near the Gallatin County line when he reached to adjust a radio and veered striking a bridge. The semi crossed the road struck the opposite side, rolled down an embankment and hit trees. He was cited for failure to wear a seat belt and improper lane usage. Vehicle sustained major damage.
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Gallatin County
Texas
Michael Wayne Forest
Dayton
U.S. 45
Forest
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Claire O’brien
Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Delta
Williams
Huck Novara
Ara
Claire
Purcell'’s
O & Elkville
Day & Mor
WSIU
Golconda
Wsiu Radio
Wsiu.org
U.S
Carbondale
Wsju Radio FM
South Pointe Bank
Gene Norman
Norman
Ron Seal
Heartland Regional Medical Center
Mike Rayburn
Rayburn
USA Today
Newsweek
Billboard
Gig
ZDTV
Internet Tonight
Beach Boys
Tim.petrowich
Thesouthern
Aisin USA
Aisin Group
North America
Aisin Seiki Company Ltd
Angela Holmes
Tim Petrowich
UCC
Sammie
Steakhouse
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