Fights, arrests mark busy police shift in Jackson County
Deputies and state police battled a large Saturday disturbance at Campbell Hill Park where several were arrested on traffic violations underage alcohol use and warrants. Later at Crossings Mobile Home Park a 34 year old woman was beaten by her Kentucky father. deputies issued a warrant for the 57 year old suspect who fled.
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Jackson County
Campbell Hill Park
Crossings
U.S. 51
Carbondale
Kentucky
Du Quoin police arrest three over holiday weekend
Du Quoin police made three unrelated arrests during the busy holiday weekend. Dexter Short, 32, was arrested Saturday for domestic battery and released after posting $250 bond. Diane Jones, 38, faced criminal damage to property accountability for neighbor’s vehicle damage by her young children. Travis Bryant, 38, was arrested Sunday on an order of protection violation and held on a Franklin County warrant for a DUI case.
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du Quoin
Dexter Short
Diane Jones
Jones
Travis Bryant
Franklin County
Mitchell's Chicago trip to be discussed by housing board
The Williamson County Housing Authority will discuss payment for Jim Mitchells Chicago trip at tonight's meeting. Mitchell resigned last week for health reasons, and he will be mentioned without presence as the board reviews HUDs management review and potential bylaws changes aimed at reducing Executive Director Sosnowskis powers. The session begins at 6 p.m. at Carterville City Hall.
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Carterville
Jim Mitchell
Williamson County Housing Authority
Chicago
Mitchell
Williamson
Robert Barnett
Stephen Green
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Authority Board
Mark Sosnowski
Green
Carterville City Hall
Independance Day Flooding and Fireworks Across Carbondale
A heavy Independence Day rainstorm flooded the Wendy’s parking lot and several city areas including Walnut and Wall Streets. The brief downpour reached vehicles' lower ranges while fireworks displays lit up the night skies as forecasts call for continued warm, partly stormy weather with chances of thunderstorms into the week.
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Wendy’s
Carbondale
Walnut and
Wall Streets
National Weather Service
City debates curb on heavy trucks in Pinckneyville streets
Pinckneyville weighs an ordinance to limit street weight to 16000 pounds with exemptions for emergency, school, or service vehicles and special city permission. Fines up to 500 dollars and street damage costs possible. Officials and residents clash over parking and road wear amid funding worries.
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Pinckneyville
Jimmie Wright
John Hammack
Wright
Larry Trail
Trail
Best Beard Competition Returns To Williamson County Fair
The 150th Williamson County Fair hosts Old-Fashioned Day through Aug 6 featuring The Best Beard Contest debuted in 1968. A buggy parade and a memorabilia swap run 9 am to 4 pm at the Women's Building with $5 table fees. Beard judging and period costume contest begin at 4:30 pm. Contact Wanda at Williamson County Farm Bureau for entry forms. details at will county fair site.
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Williamson County
Marion
Williamson County Fair Board
Williamson County Fair
Karen Sala
Sala
Illinois
Wanda
Williamson County Farm Bureau
Williamsoncounty Fair.com
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