Jefferson County Crew Clear Storm Damage In Mount Vernon
Jefferson County Sheriff Roger Mulch reports a near miracle as crews and electricians press round the clock to restore power after last Friday's 80 to 100 mph straight line winds. About 12 Mount Vernon residents sought hospital care, with some treated for storm related illnesses. Power remains out in Bonnie Spring Garden Waltonville Nason and Scheller with restoration possibly by Wednesday in several areas. Ameren IP and Tri County Electric serve about 20 000 county residents, roughly half the population.
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Tri-County Electric
Mount Vernon man charged with murder
Jefferson County deputies arrest 21 year old Christopher Watkins of Mount Vernon for the homicide of Randall Farrar, a Mount Vernon businessman and philanthropist found dead July 5. Watkins is charged with murder and robbery, in custody, with investigation ongoing and caller tips welcomed at 618-244-8004.
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Two SIU students supervised for damaging gay student door
In Murphysboro a judge ordered 18 months court supervision and 100 hours of public service for David Michael Goldberg and Joseph Fuentes both 19. They admitted writing derogatory remarks and drawing a demeaning cartoon on a gay student’s dorm room door on Sept 24, 2005 after the roommate asked them to stop.
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Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
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Family faces final hearing in five-fatal crash case
Union County report details a 2004 wreck in which Jason King allegedly drove drunk the wrong way on Interstate 57, killing five people and unborn children. Five victims' families, unable to attend prior hearings, hope the Aug. 11 proceeding will determine if King can be found fit for trial within a year.
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