Herrin weighs private contractor option to run landfill
Mayor Donald Swinford weighs closing the Herrin landfill and hiring a private firm to cut costs from about 150000 to 125000 annually. He would lay off the landfill operator and three workers, while labor unrest and EPA issues influence timing. Union leaders warn of job losses, yet the plan remains under consideration with no immediate action.
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Theresa Churchill
Herrin
Donald Swinford
United Public Works Department
Swinford
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Randy Wells
Matthew Molla
Ron Manning
David Duncan
Laborers International Union Local 372
Monty Cooper
Clifton Robertson
Jacksons budget outlook sparks debate on job cuts
Jackson County finance committee projects deficits of 329 530 in 1982 and 214 530 in 1983 using last years budget, while two county officials urge basing figures on actual spending and earnings. They push back on cuts, noting potential use of federal revenue sharing funds. The committee postponed a decision on personnel reductions amid calls for policy tweaks.
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Jackson
Ann Schottman Enol
Southern Illinoisan
Jackson County Board Finance Committee
Richard E. Rich
Douglas Eriksen
Robert Harrell
Eriksen
Finance Committee
Natalie Trimble
Sheriff's Department
Harrell
Richman
Randolph road workers reject county's offer
Randolph County highway employees voted unanimously against the county board's last contract proposal, a 45-cent-per-hour raise over two years, risking a strike after a one month grace period ends July 31. Laborers Local 632 plans new negotiations despite the setback.
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Tony Stevens
Southern Illinoisan
Randolph County Highway
Bill Smith
Sparta Laborers Local 632
Smith
Leonard Ernsting
Randolph County Board of Commissioners
Cobden census error leaves town strapped on taxes
Cobden officials say an inaccurate census figure of 571, later corrected to 1,214, is causing lost motor fuel tax and revenue sharing money. Mayor Homer Forby cites ongoing delays in official notification and fear of long-term funding impacts, with potential retroactive relief uncertain from the secretary of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Marx
Forby
Paul Simon
D-Carbondale
Census Bureau
John Godenick
Bureau
Godenick
Karen Vitt
Goderick
Secretary of State
Simon
Young Jeramy Morgan Begins Water Safety Class
Three month old Jeramy Morgan, son of Donny and Gail Morgan of Murphysboro, learns breath holding and head immersion during a five day water safety program at Jackson Country Club. Lifeguard Jackie McCann assists Jeramy and his mother as they adjust to the idea of a near swimmer still months from walking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremy Morgan
Donny and
Gail Morgan
Murphysboro
Jackson Country Club
Jackie McCann
Helpin Jeramy
Marion battle of the bulge defense accused of foot dragging
An attorney for the City of Marion accused opposing counsel of foot dragging as a hearing on a motion to dismiss a sagging downtown building case was postponed. The judge halted proceedings due to absent attorneys while noting priority status to public safety matters.
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Marion
Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
John Womick
Carbondale
Torney
Robert P. Schulhof
James Garrison
Garrison
Womick
Williamson County
Snyder Howell
Howell
Jackson mental health funding to top $100000 in 708 board plan
The Jackson County 708 Mental Health board aims to distribute just over $100,000 to county agencies this year depending on revenue and county board approval in November. Final allocations occur in October after agency heads review tentative figures, with Title 20 funding also matching federal dollars. A July 27 meeting will outline guidelines. pre applications are due by August 3 and full forms by August 31.
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Ann Schottman Enol
Southern Illinoisan
Jackson County
708 Mental Health Board
Susan Kresge
708
Ms. Kresge
Burse
County Mental Health Center
Jackson Community Workshop
Synergy
Carbondale Senior Citizens Center
Hill House
Women’s Center
Archway
Youth Service Bureau
Rural counties form shared vocational centers in Tamms and Vienna
Vocational satellite centers open in Tamms and Vienna as part of Five County Vocational Education System serving Johnson Union Massac Alexander and Pulaski. Plans call for 300 students in eight districts with courses in auto service electronics welding and health care aides.
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Robert Bondurant
Southern Illinois
Illinois
Tamms
Vienna
Illinois State Board of Education
Johnson
Union
Massac
Alexander
Pulaski
James Gill
Shawnee
Dongola
Gore
Miller
Shawnee College
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Jerry Lower
Jackson Mental Health
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