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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 2002
Page
9
A concise report notes felony cases across Franklin Jackson Perry Union and Williamson counties. The article outlines ongoing prosecutions and case counts, detailing charges and courthouse activity impacting multiple jurisdictions.
Thai Student Association hosts a formal Thai dinner and cultural program at SIUC Student Center Ballroom Carbondale from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 and available at the student center ticket office or by calling 453-3478.
Voter registration runs noon to 5 30 p m at Illinois Centre Mall Marion. Film screening Widow of St Pierre directed by Patrice Leconte at SIU Carbondale with English subtitles. Catholic Schools Week events run today to Feb 1. Robert Fenwick to be named outstanding graduate at St Andrew's Murphysboro. Collectors Carnival at Vanderburgh County 4-H Center Evansville features 125 dealers. Theater Visiting Mr Green at Market House Paducah. Family mall challenges at Barnes and Noble Carbondale. Driver education orientation Feb 19 SIUC Safety Center. Town meeting in Carbondale Emma C Hayes Center. Pomona Township Board 6 p m town hall.
Kroger's Sparta store, in operation over eight decades, will close February 16 in Randolph County. About 60 workers may transfer to other Kroger locations as the company reallocates assets. Kroger's Tim McGurk cited declining sales and stated growth continues in Southern Illinois with new and expanded stores nearby.
Marion High School students endure lockers clang during morning prep as principal John Harland explains a 1984 state law barring electronic devices on campus. The policy, unchanged and enforced for consistency, aims to curb gang or drug involvement and is reevaluated annually. See phones page 10A.
Perry County Clerk Don Hirsch says the March 19, 2002 election will be a logistical nightmare with four referendums plus county and state primaries. Non-partisan ballots must be offered in precincts with referendums, and Sunfield precinct expects 12 different ballots for about 400 voters. See election page 14A.
MURPHYSBORO The Jackson County Clerk has completed a second purge removing 5,000 names from the voter list of residents who have left the area since 1999. The purge occurred from September to December, following a 1999 purge that eliminated over 13,000 names per the Postal Service. Each ineligible voter removed saves between 50 and 75 cents annually in ballot supply and printing costs.
Makanda Township Fire Chief Al Yancey says three area firefighters Mike Bilderback Ron Hertter and local officials benefited from a week at the National Emergency Training Center in Emmitsburg Maryland. The $100 per firefighter cost was covered by their departments with meals and lodging. The U S Fire Administration funded most of the training through its Volunteer Incentive Program. Classes ran 8 a m to 5 p m daily and left the department with a thick binder of materials and new connections.
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