Region Du Quoin Police Report From July 4 Weekend Checks
State police posted roadside safety checks on Illinois 148 and Old Illinois 13 during the overnight hours after Independence Day. Officers issued 11 alcohol or drug related citations and one Zero Tolerance noncompliance. Additional violations included registration, driver’s license, and seat belt offenses with 5 citations and 19 warnings. The Southern region reported the results.
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Old Illinois
Herrin Kiwanis Bocce Tourney Fundraiser Set
The Herrin Kiwanis Club hosts a bocce tournament fundraiser on July 29 at the Herrin Festa Italiana Bocce Complex. Team entry is 100 dollars per four member squad with court sponsorships of 500 gold 250 silver and 100 bronze. Proceeds support local charities. Registration starts at 11 am. Concessions prizes raffles and plaques for top four teams. Call 618 985 3031 for advance registration.
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Herrin Kiwanis Club
John Homan
Egyptian Area Agency on Aging seeks board members
The Egyptian Area Agency on Aging in Carterville seeks nominations from Franklin and Jackson counties for its board of directors. It also invites nominations for the Advisory Council. Board meets the third Wednesday each month. Advisory Council meets the second Wednesday every other month. Call 1-888-895-3306 or write to 200 E Plaza Drive Carterville IL 62918.
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Egyptian Area Agency On Aging
Carterville
Franklin
Jackson
Advisory Council
E. Plaza Drive
Super Sitters Training At Heartland Regional
Teenagers completed a two day course at Heartland Regional to become responsible babysitters. The program emphasized hand washing CPR and first aid, snack prep for under two, and clear communication with parents about sitters and bedtime rules.
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Jekyll and Hyde
Cynthia York-Camden
Heartland
Jo Sanders
Heartland Regional
Sanders
Ashley Wiehle
the Southern
Samantha Brady
Heartland Regional Medical Center
Saline County prepares for 100th county fair
Saline County readies for the 100th fair under Dennis Wilson with Allison Wilson as fair vice president. Billy Beal, longtime ticket taker, returns for the milestone. The fair runs Sunday to July 29 with free admission, nightly $100 prizes, Carnival by Trinity Amusements, a 10 am Western show, gospel finale, and a Monday Senior Citizens Day featuring livestock 4 H exhibits and multiple music acts. A 7 pm centennial dedication caps the day.
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Saline County
Illinois
Dennis Wilson
Allison
Billy Beal
Billy
Trinity Amusements
Odinville
Ala
LLC
Little Chapel Church
Harrisburg
Nathan Herron
Nascar
Park board reports on cool camp activities and grants
West Frankfort park officials heard July updates on Summer Daze Camp the lunch program and swim sessions at the Aquatic Center. Manager Kathy Renfro stated a $25 000 Balance Bar grant may fund equipment and training for adult basketball volleyball and polo and to add a scoreboard bleachers scoring table and water polo gear. Matt Walters outlined camp weeks including swim sports art and a Clover themed week with three weeks remaining while the free lunch program continues weekdays for children under 16.
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West Frankfort
Aquatic Center
Park Board
Kathy Renfro
Renfro
Matt Walters
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