West Frankfort Eyes Bids For Old City Hall Building
West Frankfort Civic Center Authority met at the old city hall as bids to buy the building are set to be opened by the West Frankfort City Council. Public bidders unknown. two individuals have shown interest. The group also noted a growing farmers market with 19 vendors and fresh produce each Friday evening.
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West Frankfort
Civic Center Authority
Old City Hall
Civic Center ‘Authority
Sue ’Rogers
Neil Swain
Ted van Acker
Southern Illinois
Don Hobbs
Old City
Bruce Fasel
Sandy Davis
Illinois Humanities Council
Davis
Old King
Charges likely today in Chester high vandalism case
Chester authorities anticipate charges against those blamed for thousands in damage to Chester High School over the July Fourth weekend. Estimates range from 100000 to 200000 dollars as cleanup continues, with a likely week or two before final costs are known.
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Chester
Chester High School
Randolph County
Darrell Wamson i
Chester Police Department
Lindell Croft
Croft
Servpro
Marion
Train derailment tests family wedding resolve in Tennessee
The Lichtenwalters of Clinton narrowly reach Murfreesboro for a wedding after a Friday train derailment near Benton blocks I-57. Their car, struck by coal and ballast, suffers holes and damage. Clint’s grandfather's warning helped avert injury. Police assist. a new car is arranged and they proceed to the ceremony.
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Clinton
Lichtenwalters
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Clint
Jena Lichtenwalter
Galen
Patricia Lichtenwalter
Benton
Jena
Illinois Central Railroad
Patricia
Marion
West Frankfort
Jeff Reed
Zeigler
Free for Seniors claims massive federal freebies for ages 55 plus
Washington DC special feature promotes a book claiming Uncle Sam gives hundreds of millions in cash goods and services to seniors and others. It touts free prescription drugs dental care up to 800 for food free legal aid and thousands more with a money back guarantee and a price of 12.95 plus postage.
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Washington DC
Uncle Sam
America
White House
12Th Street N.W
Canton
Ohio
Fire destroys trailer on old Illinois 13 near Old Bainbridge Trail
Firefighters from Williamson County Fire Protection District battled a blaze that engulfed a trailer Monday afternoon. Assistant Chief Ernie Lyell said flames swept from the front door as crews arrived, with heat and tough conditions complicating efforts. About 25 to 30 firefighters fought in shifts. no occupants were home and no injuries reported. An investigation into the cause is underway. Becky Malkovich
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Juergens
Croft
Marion
Ernie Lyell
Williamson County Fire Protection District
Old Illinois 13
Bainbridge Trail
Lyell
Woman cited in wreck at Du Quoin Illinois 14 and 51
In Du Quoin a two vehicle crash Saturday caused moderate damage with no injuries. Paula Rosser 56 of Knoxville Tennessee was stopped at a stop sign on Illinois 14 waiting to turn onto US 51 when Angela Branon 22 of Pinckneyville in a 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier struck Rosser from behind. Branon cited for failure to show duty of due care.
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DU Quoin
Paula Rosser
Knoxville, Tenn
Illinois
U.S. 51
Angela Branon
Pinckneyville
Branon
Christi Mathis
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