Arrests at Kerr-McGee mine site spark union row east of Galatia
Four United Mine Workers construction workers were arrested on tentative criminal trespass charges after a dispute at Kerr-McGee Coal Corp. mine construction east of Galatia. The incident halted work for part of the day with tensions over non-union labor rising, and union leaders warning of possible future actions. No injuries were reported.
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Evan M. Davis
Southern Illinoisan
United Mine Workers Construction
Kerr- McGee Coal Corp
Galatia
Saline County
George Henley
Kerr-McGee
UMW
Dawson
Henley
Illinois
Charlotte Buchanan
Herrin EPA hearing on sewage plant delays agreement
Public hearing on Herrin sewage treatment plant operation extended after a conference due to missing court reporter. Hearing officer Joseph Kelleher adjourned for private talks as IEPA and city discuss formalizing an agreement at a later date. IEPA accuses city of periodic overflows and inadequate monitoring and reporting.
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Theresa Churchill
Southern Illinois
Herrin
Joseph Kelleher
Illinois Pollution Control Board
Reed Neuman
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
IEPA
Hearing set Monday over Marion bulging building case
Judge Bracton Lockwood denied a motion to delay the demolition litigation over the Dunston Building in downtown Marion. Charles Decker sought to postpone the 10 a.m. Monday hearing, arguing lack of access to inspect the structure believed to be in danger of collapse. The city seeks authority to demolish, impose a lien for costs, and disputed a jury trial.
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Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Marion
Dunston
Williamson County
Bracton Lockwood
Charles Decker
Murphysboro
John Womick
Carbondale
Decker
Womick
Perry board rejects bypass to replace Cutler-Trico road
Perry County Board rejects Southwestern Coal Corp proposal to replace the Cutler to Trico road with a bypass. Officials debate timing, compensation, and future road placement while Southwestern protests legal stakes and maintains a financial penalty arrangement. Local residents attend as commissioners seek a straight, northern corridor near Illinois 150 to Pyatt Blacktop.
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Perry Board
Cutler-Trico
Brad Betker
Perry County Board
Southwestern Coal Corp
Cutler-to-Trico
Victor Provart
Southwestern
Gerald Sims
Illinois 4
Provart
Cutler
Perry
Eugene Rodely
Robert Holloway
Ment
County Board
Tom Moss
Illinois 150
Pyatt Blacktop
Holloway
Robert Caby
Roy Smith
Moss
Handcuffs vanish during Marion disturbance
Police hunt for missing handcuffs linked to a woman among six arrested after a brawl at Stewart's Lounge on West Main. Officers diverted momentarily as two suspects fled in a squad car. Donald Pogue, 20, Pittsburg, faces fighting in public and theft under 150. Richard Pogue refused treatment for stab wounds amid the melee.
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Marion
Stewart’s
West Main St
Donald Pogue
Pittsburg
Teresa Jane Shepard
Richard Pogue
Terry Pogue
E. Boulevard St
Deputies Dispute Over Back Pay Will Move to Next Week
Franklin County board member Edgar Quick said the dispute over back pay for 35 holidays will spill into next week. The board will meet alone at 4 30 p m and again at 5 p m with a deputies committee to figure out the next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County Board
Edgar Quick
Quick
Teen gamer nears world record with 20 million in Asteroids feat
John Jones, 16, played Asteroids for over 41 hours at Cherry Street Arcade in Herrin, amassing 20,245,470 points before fatigue halted his run at 3 a.m. He vowed to try again as Jim Fosse, owner of the arcade, and Sam Westgate hailed the effort. Atari notes the world record near 26 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Churchill
Southern
Fosse
Sam Westgate
Williams Enterprises
Jones
Atari
Cherry Street Arcade
Marion post office explores future expansion plans
The Marion post office, enjoying rising revenue and about 30 000 daily pieces, weighs expanding current facilities or moving to a new site. Eight routes rely on 28 staff, while merchants fear downtown impact if relocated. A site committee will review proposals as the nine digit ZIP code push grows, and demotorized routes have saved miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childers
Marion
Postal Service
Eugene Kisker
Area legislators back cuts to pension appropriations
Southern Illinois representatives largely back Gov. Thompson's plan to slice 183 million from retirement appropriations as part of a 369 million budget cut. They expect details in the October veto session, with opinions varying on impact and timing.
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Evan M. Davis
Southern Illinoisan
Thompson
Bruce Richmond
D-Murphysboro
Ralph Dunn
du Quoin
Robert Winchester
Rosiclare
James Rea
Christopher
Rea
Wayne Alstat
Vergennes
Alstat
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UMW Construction Local 2117
Seldon Dawson
Mount Vernon
Monty R
MAPCO
Carmi
Wyoming
Western
Southland Ener Association
19Th
Les Emery
Raymond Mason
Pomona
Mississippi Valley Alcohol Association
Grand Tower
Jerry Lower
EPA
Tower Square Plaza
South Market Street
Marion Post Office
U.S. Postal Service
Jerry Childers
Marion Rotary
Rotary
Orchill
Richmond
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