Spirit shop owner plans rapid reopen after big fire
The SPIRIT shop and storage area, about 20 000 square feet, burned with the factory another 10 000 square feet. owner Russell aims to reopen quickly, aided by rebuilding showrooms and cleanup. Fire crews from multiple departments fought the blaze for hours, and investigators said cause may remain unclear due to extensive damage.
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Russell
State Fire Marshal’s Office
Mike Bilderback
Carbondale Township
Bilderback
Carbondale
Makanda
Williamson County
Lake of Egypt
Zach Molnar
West Frankfort man runs as Republican vs Forby in 117th
Bob Brown of West Frankfort announced Monday his bid to challenge incumbent Gary Forby for the 117th District in November. Brown cites the state budget crisis and a need for Southern Illinois prosperity. He highlights coaching, teaching, business, and National Guard service as assets.
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Itil Juuitil
Bob Brown
West Frankfort
Brown
Gary Forby
D-Benton
Illinois
Southern Illinois
University of Illinois
John A. Logan College
Eldorado
Bio-Health Systems
Proz-Usa
Illinois National Guard
Franklin County
Williamson County
White
Gallatin
Hamilton
Saline
Franklin
Williamson
Gallatin County
Forby
Police shootout after traffic stop near Nashville leaves three wounded
Officers stopped a Ford Ranger carrying David Reidelberger and two others after a work shift at Nascote Industries. Reidelberger refused to exit, shots were fired wounding him Leslie Harvey and Lance Eggemeyer. Harvey and Eggemeyer in serious condition at St. Louis University Hospital. Reidelberger treated and jailed. Harvey has prior drug and license violations. investigation into who fired and why the truck was not impounded remains unresolved.
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David Reidelberger
Pinckneyville
Nascote Industries
Nashville
Leslie Harvey
Tamaroa
Lance Eggemeyer
Harvey
Reidelberger
Cindy
Harvey and
Eggemeyer
St. Louis University Hospital
Perry County
Washington County
Christi Mathis
Fire prompts evacuation at Longworth House Office Building
Workers evacuated the Longworth House Office Building after a small fire tied to the ventilation system. Firefighters responded after a Capitol Police officer smelled smoke, with investigations exploring welding torch causes or potential ventilation faults, as 14 Capitol Hill buildings were checked.
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Washington
Capitol
Capitol Hill
Longworth House
Lee Enterprises completes Sioux City Journal purchase
Lee Enterprises Inc. has completed the $60.3 million acquisition of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa by buying the remaining 50 percent stake from The Hagadone Corp. Hagadone will receive ownership of weekly publications in northwestern Montana. The Sioux City Journal employs 165 staff with a 42,800 daily circulation. Lee now owns 39 daily papers and a joint stake in six others, plus more than 175 weekly and other publications.
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Davenport
Iowa
Lee Enterprises Inc
LEE
Sioux City Journal
Sioux City
Hagadone Corp
Hagadone
Montana
Howard Publications
Associated
New York Stock Exchange
Lee Enterprises
Lee.net
Accuracy Hotline for The Southern Illinoisan
Readers can report inaccuracies in The Southern Illinoisan by calling the Accuracy Hotline 529-5454 Ext. 5176 from Jackson County or 800 228-0429 Ext. 5176 from elsewhere.
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Jackson County
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