Region reports man seven years for probation violation
A Herrin man, Brandon Holtzclaw, 26, was sentenced to seven years for violating probation on meth possession. Williamson County prosecutors said he used illicit drugs, leading to the term. Meanwhile, thefts from graves were reported at Tower Heights and Denning cemeteries near West Frankfort with angels and flowers taken. Call 618 438 4841 or 618 937 3502 with information. SIU Carbondale to close Morris Library Aug 5 for elevator shaft drilling, reopening Aug 14, as part of a $48 million renovation set to finish in 2008. Student Center will provide limited services during intersession.
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Herrin
Brandon Holtzclaw
Williamson County
Becky Malkovich
Franklin County Sheriff's Deputies
Tower Heights
Denning
West Frankfort
Bill Wilson
Sheriff's Department
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Morris Library
David Carlson
Carlson
SIUC
Michalesko Named Carbondale Fire Chief
After 26 years with the Carbondale Fire Department and eight years as assistant chief, John Michalesko becomes fire chief amid city growth. He succeeds Jeff Anderson, retires after 31 years with the department. Michalesko, a 1979 SIU Carbondale alum and arson investigator, will earn 78000 dollars annually.
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Carbondale
John Michalesko
Carbondale Fire Department
Michalesko
Jeff Anderson
Southern
13 year old racing vet Levi Mayer aims for Pro ranks at Du Quoin
Levi Mayer, 13, a Carbondale youth and son of veteran racer Dallas Mayer, competes in AMA Dirt Track Grand Championships at the Du Quoin State Fairground July 9. Levi, riding a Yamaha YZ250F, places fifth last year and favors the halfmile event while Dallas roots for the TT. The event draws 151 early entrants with over 1,000 pre-entries and could top 500 entrants and families.
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Levi
American Motorcycles Association
du Quoin State Fairground
Cherie Schlatter
AMA Sports
Mitchell resigns from Williamson County Housing Authority post
Jim Mitchell, Johnston City, resigns six months into a three year term as Williamson County Housing Authority commissioner citing health issues. He says stress and recent board criticism influenced his decision. Replacement to be found promptly by County Commission Chair Robert Barnett.
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Carterville
Jim Mitchell
Williamson County Housing Authority
Mitchell
Mitchel
Johnston City
Williamson County
Robert Barnett
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Mitchell and Yewell
Bob Gulledge
Steven Miller
Marie Basler
Cecil Emery
Ken Gray's Doll Collection A Highlight Of Museum
Ken Gray celebrates a doll collection at the Ken Gray Presidential Museum in West Frankfort. More than 1,000 dolls by Dora Anderson, a former Jackson County resident in her 90s, depict presidents and first ladies and other figures. Anderson sewed period costumes and crafted hairstyles, even using material from Grace Kelly's wedding dress for a doll. Forty three presidents and their wives are featured, with many spouses represented.
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West Frankfort
Ken Gray
Dora Anderson
Jackson County
Gray
Anderson
Grace Kelly
Kelly
Prince Rainier
Monaco
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Dallas Mayer
du Quoin
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