Paper recycling plan urged in Carbondale sorting to be required
Carbondale plans a new private hauler system to collect newsprint and other recyclables with residents required to separate paper at the curb. The city would own waste under a new ordinance, mandate source separation, and possibly create jobs while limiting capital costs by contracting services. A pilot solar program and municipal utility study were also discussed amid concerns about costs and demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Woolf
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
John Meister
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Meister
Resource Reclamation, Inc
Jackson County
Hans Fischer
MSU
Shawnee Solar Project
Donald Monty
Fischer
Richard Archer
SIUC
Illinois Institute of Natural Resources
Acher
Jackson woman sues Rely tampon maker over injury claims
Bernita Lois Ward of Jackson County files in Jackson County circuit court against Proctor and Gamble Manufacturing Co alleging defective and unreasonably dangerous Rely tampons. She cites toxic shock syndrome in 1979, seeking damages over 10,000 plus costs. Ward’s attorney declined comment. P G headquarters did not comment on litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Proctor and Gamble Manufacturing Co
Bernita Lois Ward
Ms. Ward
Proctor and Gamble
Illinois
Dennis Hogan
Gary Davis
Decatur
Midwest
Park Avenue Parking Fight May End Small Business
Fred Lowe fears the removal of four Park Avenue parking spaces at Herrin Garden Center could end his 18 year old business. IDOT plans a left turn lane necessitating parking removal. Herrin leaders push for compromise while public hearing is set for Aug 3. Louis French and others argue the plan hurts downtown commerce and traffic access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Churchill
Southern Illinoisan
Park Avenue
Herrin Garden Center
Fred Lowe
S. Park Ave
Lowe
Louis French
French
Illinois Department of Transportation
Herrin
IDOT
Ida Berra
City Hall
Gerald Bailey
Ilinois
Bailey
Herman ‘‘Babes
Garavalla
Victor Ritter
Ilinois 148
Lyerla Drive
Adams Street
Ritter
Herrin council eyeing possible budget deficit amid July costs
Herrin officials warn of a potential $2,100 general fund shortfall for July as treasurer Bob Hardcastle reports an estimated $115,596 available against $117,695 in expenses. The city has already cashed a $40,000 special assessments treasury bond and plans budget revisions to move contingency funds into departments. Action deferred to Aug 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Churchill
Southern Illinoisan
Herrin
Bob Hardcastle
Donald Swinford
Kenneth Ferrell
North Park Avenue
Anita Davis
N. 17Th
Marion hydrant maintenance split sparks council clash
Marion officials spar over who must repair about 60 nonworking hydrants and 12 damaged ones some not city property. Commissioner Connell said hydrant upkeep falls outside the water department and costs cannot come from its budget. Mayor Butler calls for a council-fire chief meeting to set repair priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave DeWitte
Marion
Robert “Dog” Connell
Commissioner of Public Safety
George Williams
Connell
Water Department
Marion Mobile Village
Fire Department
Robert Butler
Williams
Butler
Charles Heyde
Henry Burress
Burress
Robert R. Snider
Belleville
Illinois Department of Transportation
Illinois 13
Wolohan Road
Murphysboro Sets Up Sidewalk Repair Policy
Murphysboro officials approve a city program to fix sidewalks at half price with residents paying 50 percent. A $58,000 budget allocates roughly $12,000 per ward. The plan uses private contractors and a $ per square foot rate, with a 50-foot minimum sidewalk size to keep costs low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.B. Koplowitz
Southern Illinois
Murphysboro
Harry Browdy
Browdy
Sydney Appleton
Brawdy
Jackson County
Appleton
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Jackson
Jerry Lower
Herrin Council
Ferrell
Wilson Street
Q and C Builders Inc
White City Park
Ralph Korte
Douglas Cox
Herrin Building Commission
N. Park Ave
Civic Center
David McDowell
Leonard Pullis
Jim Shields
Stodlar Herrin Lumber Yard
11Th
Hanson Streets
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