Today’s Events and Visits Highlight Local Activities
Blood drives run 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at SIUC Student Center in Carbondale and 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Verizon Wireless in Marion. Trivia night supports Rich Whitney at Horizon Inn in Carbondale with a $100 entry and cash prizes. Refunds and contact numbers provided for more details. Christopher Homecoming programs unfold through Sunday with a parade, contests, music and a bicycle rodeo at Christopher City Park. U S Representative John Shimkus will visit multiple sites in the region to meet residents and discuss federal issues. stops include Brookport Library at 9:45 a.m., Metropolis Community Center at 10:30 a.m. and noon events in Metropolis, Harrisburg, and Marion. A Department of Veterans Affairs facility visit and a National Association of Development Organizations Congressional Partnership Award at Harrisburg are also on the schedule.
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Market St
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Front Street
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City Hall
E. Locust St
Harrisburg
National Association of Development Organizations
W. Main St
Marion
Department of Veterans Affairs
Coming Blood Drive and County Fairling Events Schedule
Coming Blood drive runs 11 am to 3 pm on Monday at Sam's Club in Marion and Tuesday at 17th Street Bar and Grill in Murphysboro. Hamilton County Fair July 3-10 at fairgrounds McLeansboro features 4 H livestock judging antique tractor show and pull horse races horse show carnival and fireworks. Benton City Council meets at 1 pm in municipal building 500 W Main St. www thesouthern.com
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Murphysboro
Hamilton County
McLeansboro
Benton
W. Main St
IEPA review of landfill permit delays waste diversion plan
The Southern Illinois Regional Landfill faces a delayed permit with one final section to finalize. Maggie Carson of the IEPA said approval could come today, while Republic Services will divert waste daily once underway. Daily diversion could cost the county about $1,000 in revenue per day.
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Southern Illinois
Maggie Carson
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Flower
Republic Services
Bart Hogston
Carbondale house fire kills 13 pets
A Carbondale woman lost up to 10 cats, at least two dogs, and a ferret in a late morning house fire on the north side of town. Janet Voss was at work when the blaze started around 9:50 to 10 a.m. and destroyed her home and belongings. only one pet, Noodles the 3-year-old shepherd mix, survived the initial blaze.
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Ceasar Maragin
Janet Voss
Carico Street
Carbondale
Voss
Noddles
N. Carico St
Richard
Steve Chrispen
Noodles
Break-in report ends in meth bust
Williamson County deputies responding to a reported break-in found a residence with a working meth lab, finished methamphetamine, and illegal weapons including silencers and sawed-off shotguns. John McCuan, 42, was later located nearby with a shotgun and handgun and charged with multiple weapons offenses and meth manufacture.
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Williamson County
John McCuan
Sheriff's Department
Sheriff's
McCuan
Buffalo Lick
Carbondale pool project faces uphill climb
Carbondale community pool effort plunges into planning financing location and legal hurdles. Nicole Sack reports the group works to market a proposed pool to residents while drafting a mission to bring the idea to the town.
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Carbondale
Park board hears public input on Hickory Lodge use in Carbondale
At Carbon Park District hearing residents urged keeping Hickory Lodge for public use despite loss of control arguing its value exceeds the $240000 appraisal. Proposals included an arts and environment center with eco upgrades and a venue for Carbondale art exhibits. Kris Schachel of Keep Carbondale Beautiful cited lower utility costs. Grant cites $8611 yearly utilities and high restoration costs. Dan Jones represented SIU Carbondale and the Grant Association at the session.
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Hickory Lodge
Carbondale
Kris Schachel
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Kristen Cates
Matt Williams
Carbondale Pool
Nicole
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