Cutler cancels bingo for annual chicken fry
The Cutler village board will skip bingo at the August 8 chicken fry to support the civic center. Officials cited delays in obtaining a provider’s license and a $200 fee, noting past profits may not cover costs after taxes. Fire Chief Bennett noted changes in bingo laws and past licenses were temporary. Trustees did not fill a vacancy, with two potential appointees delaying decisions.
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Larry Bennett
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Perry County highway workers vote for union
Seven Perry County highway department employees voted unanimously to join Local 644 of the laborers union. Business manager Donald Moore plans a three year contract with annual wage openers, to fit county finances. A date will be set to negotiate with Board Chairman Tom Moss and union rep Carl Moore before employee approval. Workers named: Oren Loos, Robert Brewner, Carl Segiel, Gilbert Helvey, Michael Hawkins, Sigmund Nowakowski, Stanley Kurwickis.
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Pinckneyville
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Gilbert Helvey
Michael Hawkins
Sigmund Nowakowski
Tamaroa
Stanley Kurwickis
Oakdale
Randolph considers new building in Sparta
Randolph County Commissioners reviewed improvements at the Sparta highway office at 110 W. Jackson St including a proposed new building. No action was taken. Labor contract negotiations between the highway department and employees continue, with a session set for 3 p.m. Monday.
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Southern Illinoisan
Randolph County
Sparta
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Buncombe OKs street improvements
Buncombe Village Board authorized street work totaling about 4800 using motor fuel tax and general revenue sharing funds. Proctor Avenue Noble Avenue and Lick Creek Road will be oil and chipped. A contract was awarded to Southern Illinois Materials Company. Volunteers contributed to town cleanup.
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Lick Creek Road
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Southern Illinois Materials Company
Marion Prepares Fall Review for Zoning Map Revision
Marion officials will conduct a full fall review of the city's zoning picture before revising the outdated zoning map. City Treasurer Ron Joyner notes state law required last year's changes to be adopted in March. A September public hearing will gather resident input on needed changes before a new map, the first complete update in years, is prepared for a council vote in March.
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Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Ron Joyner
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Glen Clarida
City Planning Commission
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