Father and son convicted in mine death cover up
In Benton federal court a father Lester Robert Erb Jr and his son Lester Robert Erb II were convicted after a three day trial for suppressing facts surrounding coal miner Adam Scott s 2003 death at Cottage Grove Pit No 2 Equality Gallatin County Scott 20 died April 9 2003 when a dump truck rolled over broke free from a damaged brake system and trapped him under 15 tons of coal MSHA findings showed multiple truck defects and false statements by the Erbs to investigators Two co defendants were tried or pleaded guilty and one was acquitted with sentencing and penalties outlined including potential prison terms fines and supervised release
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Benton
Gallatin County
Lester Robert Erb Jr
Lester Robert Erb II
U.S. District Court
Harrisburg
Adam Scott
Cottage Grove Pit No. 2
Equality
Scott
Midwest Auger
Eric Jr
Mine Safety and Health Administration
MSHA
Erb Jr
Erb III
Teen jailed after car thefts in Franklin County
A 16 year old Buckner youth was returned to Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center less than a day after release. He was among three suspects tied to two stolen vehicles and an attempted third theft. Jordan A. Kent, 19, and a 14 year old girl were detained.
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Franklin County
Bill Wilson
Wilson
Arkansas Road
Mulkeytown
Buckner
Jordan A. Kent
Kent
Christopher
Coello
Sheriff's Department
Dolls: Gray's West Frankfort museum showcases royal and royal-fan dolls
The collection at 804 N. Douglas St West Frankfort features a Prince Charles and Lady Diana wedding display and a King Henry VII with his six wives. Gray notes a tag mix up Dora spotted. Elvis and Henry VIII are among his favorites. For visits call 618-937-2629 or 618-927-5633.
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Prince Charles
Diana Spencer
Henry VII
Dora
Gray
N. Douglas St
West Frankfort
Michalesko Named Fire Chief in Carbondale Change
Michalesko takes over as fire chief in Carbondale, aiming to maintain readiness and continue Anderson's leadership. He stresses community ties and the growing, changing city as his biggest upcoming challenge.
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SIUC
Michalesko
Anderson
Carbondale
Du Quoin hosts week of AMA dirt track races July 2 8
Seven day event at Southern Illinois Center and half mile mile tracks draws riders from California and across the U S. Scholarships and awards include Youth and Vet Dirt Tracker of the Year with four racing styles and a special July 4 Independence Day celebration featuring barbecue games and a dunk tank.
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Schlatter
du Quoin
Southern Illinois Center
du Quoin State Fair
Norm Hill
Hill
California
United States
Douglas Neubauer
AMA Sports
Illinois
AMA
Neubauer
Jason Griffin
Kole King
Rick King
Molly Terry
Nick McFadden
McFadden
Stevie Bonsey
AMA Pro Sport
Mary Lucille Wittenbrink obituary in Chester at 90
Mary Lucille Wittenbrink 90 died June 29 2006 at Memorial Hospital Chester. Services 1 p.m. Sunday Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home Chester with Rev Marvin Bennett officiating. Burial Evergreen Cemetery Chester. Visitation 5-8 p.m. today and 11-2 p.m. Sunday. Memorials to American Heart Association or American Cancer Society. Born April 10 1916 to Joseph and Libbie Aspley in Chester. She worked as bookkeeper for Chester Clinic over 20 years and was retired. Survived by daughter Joanna Clark of St Louis sister Doris Schroeder of Chester granddaughter Tammi Craig and husband Pat of Ruma and three great grandchildren Ian Shannon Arianna and Alex Craig. Preceded in death by parents a brother and four sisters.
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Chester
Mary Lucille Wittenbrink
Memorial Hospital
Welge-Pechacek
Marvin “Bud” Bennett
Evergreen Cemetery
American Heart Association
American Cancer Association
Lucille
Joseph
Libbie (Gorman) Aspley
Chester Clinic
First Presbyterian Church
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Our Love of Dolls Clubs
Steeleville
Joanna Clark
St. Louis
Doris Schroeder
Tammi
Pat Craig
Ruma
Ian Craig
Shannon Birke
Alex Craig
Arianna Craig
Kenneth Newton 69 of Reynolds Station dies after long GTE career
Kenneth Newton 69 of Reynolds Station Ky formerly of West Frankfort died at home June 28 2006 after a 39 year career at GTE He was born Feb 17 1937 in West Frankfort and was a Pellville Baptist Church member He married Gina Zeilder in 1987 Survivors include his wife four sons six grandchildren two great grandchildren and three step grandchildren Services are private with memorials to hospice.
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West Frankfort
Kenneth Newton
Reynolds Station
Roscoe
Thelma
Kee) Newton
Wilma Newton
Dollie Keeling
Thurmar Newton
Harold Newton
Robert Newton
Newton
GTE
Pellville Baptist Church
Gina Zeilder
Robin Decker
Sarasota Fla
Zoe Newton
Gale
Springfield
Tim Newton
Heyworth
Clete Newton
Kenneth Joe Newton
Mui Hui Newton II
Lawton Okla
John Bowman
Lynn
Cary N.C
Troy Bowman
Christy
Anthony Bowman
Birmingham Ala
Aaron
Roxanna Bowman
Nadine Presley
Lindenhurst
Roy Newton
Wylie
Texas
Ron Newton
Rose
Zeigler
Glen Newton
Shirley
Bloomington
Jim Newton
Phyllis
Ind
Paul
Judy Newton
McQuady
Marion Youth Football Registration Drives Local Signup
Marion Youth Center hosts registration for third to eighth graders from 9 a.m. to noon with contact at 618 993 5948. Events include Freedom Celebration at Johnston City Lions Club with carnival and car show. Carbondale events feature car show at Advanced Auto Parts and a blood drive at Big Lots, plus Colonial Games at Rend Lake and a Spirit of Attacks breakfast at Carbondale Middle School.
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Marion
Marion Youth Center
Johnston City Lions Club
Carbondale
Carbondale Middle School
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