Knapp pleads guilty to ammonia theft tied to meth making
Marion man Christopher Knapp 28 pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of anhydrous ammonia in an unauthorized container and tampering with equipment after February theft from a Perry County business. He faces sentencing August 25 with a possible 10 year total prison term. co-defendant Kevin Pulley awaits trial. Authorities say the duo operated a methmaking ring near Old Du Quoin with help from law enforcement and local agencies.
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Perry County
Marion
Christopher Knapp
Dwyna Road
Knapp
Illinois Department of Corrections
Williamson County
David Stanton
Kevin Pulley
Benton
Old du Quoin
Pitchford
Pulley
Marion man dies after Williamson County crash
A two vehicle crash at Cochran and Saline River roads in southeast Williamson County fatally injured Marion resident Bob J. McRoy, 45. A dump truck driven by Danny C. Little struck McRoy after he allegedly failed to yield. Little had minor injuries. McRoy died en route to St Louis University Hospital. Investigations by the sheriff's accident reconstruction officer and Randolph County Coroner's Office are ongoing.
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Williamson County
Marion
Cochran
Saline River
Bob J. McRoy
Danny C. Little
McRoy
Lake of Egypt
Woman killed in Franklin County vehicle rollover accident
A 36 year old West Frankfort woman, Susan M. Jones, died at the scene after being ejected from a single vehicle rollover on Illinois 37 near Pacific Road. Passenger Heather Langford, 21, and another rider, Ryan Murphy, 26, were hospitalized with major injuries. Langford faces a cited uninsured motor vehicle charge with more charges pending.
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Franklin County
West Frankfort
Susan M. Jones
Illinois
Heather Langford
Pacific Road
Langford
Ryan Murphy
Franklin Hospital
Independence Day events light up Southern Illinois region
Fireworks, museum exhibits, and concerts mark Independence Day across Southern Illinois. The John A. Logan Museum in Murphysboro hosts The GAR and Patriotism in America exhibit since June 10, featuring a circa 1913 Worthen Post GAR flag. City displays include Anna, Carbondale, Carterville, Johnston City, Kaskaskia Island, Chester, Mount Vernon, Murphysboro, Steeleville, and the Southern Illinois Music Festival All-American Concerts at Herrin and Marion with performances July 3 and July 4. Community phone numbers listed for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GAR
Patriotism In
America
John A. Logan
Murphysboro
Grand Army of the Republic
Worthen Post Gar
Southern Illinois
Anna
City Park
Carbondale
SIUC
Carterville
Cannon Park
Johnston City
Johnston City Lions Club
Herrin City Park
Marion Rotary Centennial Amphitheater
SIU
Fire Destroys 8000-Square-Foot Barn From Lawn mower Sparks
In Energy near Marion Crenshaw area Frank Snider was mowing with an old push mower when sparks from the muffler ignited dry grass. A grass fire spread to an 8000 square foot one story barn full of antiques and soda machines. Williamson County Fire Protection District dispatched seven units and battled the blaze in scorching heat and a stiff breeze. No injuries reported.
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Frank Snider
Crenshaw
Marion
Snider
Williamson County Fire Protection District
Maragnn
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du Quoin
Pinckneyville
K-9
Keith Kellerman
Cmathiss
Verizon.net
Kaskaskia Island
Kaskaskia Bell
Glenn Poshard
Chester Municipal Band
Mount Vernon
Riverside Park
Steeleville
Legion Park
Ceasar Maragin
Corey Ward
Ceasor
Thesouthern
Ret Union
The
Dixie Chopper Motorcycle
Ergennes Bruinment Inc
Vergennes, IL
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