Budget may drive merger of four PSAPs by October board meeting
Lustig outlined savings from consolidating four public safety answering points including personnel and equipment maintenance while promising a state of the art, efficient call handling. He warned hidden costs like administrative changes could offset gains and raised concerns on walk in traffic and the impact on telecommunicators job benefits. Voices from Carbondale and Murphysboro urged preserving personal service and after hours coverage as discussions continue.
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Union County considers jail options amid rising inmate costs
Union County pays about 53 per inmate daily at the detention center as expenses rise. Correctional Services Corp first 250 dollars of medical bills are not covered, unlike the prior company. The county spent around 10 000 on inmate medicals last month while housing 13 on average, prompting talk of building a new jail despite doubts about affordability.
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Legion official highlights service work and wartime sacrifices
Art Ambos, mayor and state commander of Springfield oriented to veterans affairs, defends the American Legion image while detailing its aid programs for families of servicemen. He notes scholarships, Family Support and Advocacy programs, and local projects in Franklin County. He stresses continuous volunteer service and support for a self-governing Iraq, with history from 1919 and local honors like Veterans Day events.
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Folklore from Egypt and odd hunting tall tales
Ben Gelman notes quirky folklore about Egypt with three examples. A radish tale from a town on the Ohio River, a man with a giant kettle, and bragging hunters claim impossible feats. A flock of geese fled a frozen pond as cold weather spurred flight.
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