Carbondale Lions Club fireworks fire sparks injuries and plans
Fireworks at Abe Martin Field in Carbondale tonight endangerment described as a 2 by 4 tube injury to Tim Mitchell. The Lions Club reverts to ground placement and expanded finale to 45 shells. Volunteers from SIUC and the Lions Club plan the show with safety observers and cleanup crews.
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Saline County seeks landfill permit with new 30 year cell
Saline County’s landfill company seeks a new cell to extend the site for about 30 more years. IEPA review continues after a prior denial for siting issues, with officials arguing the project will bring roughly $150,000 annually to the county. Trash is currently hauled to Marion and Fairfield transfer stations.
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Trucker saves travelers in Augusta city crash
A trucker rescued travelers on a Georgia highway sending Lane of Augusta and passengers to Union County Hospital in Anna for treatment. The Lincoln occupants Charlie Washington of Hazel Crest and others from Memphis were treated and released. Police had no further information Thursday night.
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Pinckneyville Council Approves Street Improvements and Pool Slide
The Pinckneyville council okayed resurfacing sections of Queens Way Palace Drive Treasure Lane Prince Drive East Kaskaskia East South and South First streets at an estimated 100280 with about 80000 fuel tax funds. It also approved purchasing an Aqua D Slide for 6100 for the city pool to boost usage and offset deficits while removing a diving board. Storm water downspouts will be regulated to prevent sewer drainage.
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Benton picks Mercy for ambulance service plan
Benton officials decide to contract with Mercy for ambulance coverage in the west Franklin County area. Marshall defends treating calls as people needing help, saying Benton Ambulance will respond to all calls and not consider some a scrap. The county’s west side includes Lesser, Christopher and Zeigler with about 9,000 residents amid two operating services.
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Couple's death ruled a homicide in Shawneetown
Authorities say an elderly couple Virgil Denton Sr 90 and Emma L. Stout 82 were found dead in their Shawneetown home from blunt force trauma. Neighbors reported a broken window at 237 E Marshall Sr. and police arrived about 11 40 a.m. with the investigation led by Shawneetown police Gallatin County Sheriff state police and coroner.
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