Local Meetings and Public Notices Listed Across Southern Illinois
A dense update lists community events and meetings including a New Autism Support Group at SIUC, blood drives in Marion and Eldorado, a Herrin Hospital retirees luncheon, a plant sale in Marion, and aging, senior, and school board discussions. It notes city council and village board sessions in Carbondale Anna Dongola Ewing Grand Tower and Perry County, plus a Jackson County committee meeting in Murphysboro and a Marion Rules of the Road review. Contact details and times vary by item.
Storm damage in Perry County from Sunday night winds
Officials surveyed after Sundays line of storms report extensive destruction from Bethel Church near Pinckneyville to Tamaroa. A half mile wide path left barns destroyed homes damaged and hundreds of trees down near Lake Sallateeska Baptist Camp. Route disruptions occurred on Todd's Mill Road as large trees and power lines fell. The damage continued northeast into Tamaroa and toward rural Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry County
Bethel Church
Pinckneyville
Tamaroa
du Quoin Emergency Services Disaster Agency
David Searby
Searby
Lake Sallateeska Baptist Camp
Todd’s Mill Road
Keith Kellerman
Washington
Day of Remembering Sesser Memorial Service Honors Fallen Soldiers
In Sesser Maple Hill Cemetery Monday morning, Rev. Dwight Dame spoke through tears as he reflected on 23 Lesser soldiers who died in World War II and the meaning of the annual Memorial Day ceremony. Veteran Leroy Spotanski joined the honor guard for the 21 gun salute and wreaths, underscoring long family ties to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesser
Dwight Dame
Maple Hill Cemetery
Dame
Leroy Spotanski
Memorial Day Traditions in Cobden and West Frankfort
Memorial Day celebrations blend tradition and originality across Cobden and West Frankfort. West Frankfort held outdoor Mass at St. John’s Cemetery, a veteran ceremony at the War Memorial, and a parade of little league teams to the parks bandshell. A 2,200 chicken dinner funded recreation programs, cooked overnight by volunteers. Cobden dedicated a new veterans memorial amid the day’s observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobden
West Frankfort
Illinois
Frankfort
West
St. John’s Catholic Cemetery
War Memorial
Main Street
Railroad crossing work begins today in Carbondale
Motorists on Illinois 13 in Carbondale face delays today and Wednesday as E T Simmonds crews repair the road around the railroad tracks. Workers will lay asphalt on Illinois 13 East Walnut Street today and move to Illinois 13 West West Main Street Wednesday. Traffic will be down to one lane, so extra travel time is advised and DOT warns to exercise caution through the work zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Illinois 13
Bob Lindsay
E.T. Simmonds
Walnut Street
West Main Street
Lindsay
Illinois Department of Transportation
Power outages hit Perry County and Sparta area
Perry County and Sparta area faced a Monday power outage prompting utility officials to seek causes. Du Quoin Fire Department responded to two related calls, with no injuries and fires confined to large motors. Ameren transmission line issue caused a brief morning outage, corrected quickly. Du Quoin, Tamaroa and St. Johns were affected, thousands of customers impacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry County
Sparta
Randolph County
du Quoin
Marshall Browning Hospital
du Quoin High School
Ameren
Illinois Power
Celeste Huttes
Tamaroa
St. Johns
Pinckneyville High votes to raise taxes for bleachers
Voters in Pinckneyville Community High District approved a $70,000 bond sale to fund new bleachers at the old high school football field, financed by a two year 4.5 cent per $100 assessed value levy. The plan follows concerns over unsafe current bleachers and aligns with alternate financing doubts. County residents debated tax impact while school leaders described need and planned study before any new school construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinckneyville
Pinckneyville Community
Casey Hawkins
Tim Mathis
Anne Denman
Sandra Jerrells
Jerrells
Wayne Hawkins
Casey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Perry
Union
Williamson Counties
SIUC
Aldersgate Methodist Church
N. Fair St
Marion
United Methodist Church
Third St
Eldorado
Wyat
Herrin Hospital
Ryan’s
Olive Delai
Russell Street Park
Whistlers and Whistlers Senior Center
Vienna
Parents Without Partners
Riverside Regional Library
Union and
Adams St
Jackson
Marion Senior Center
W. Main
Blood Drive
Herrin Masonic Lodge
S. 14Th St
Anna City
City Hall
W. Davie St
Carbondale City
Dongola
Ewing Village Board
Grand Tower Township
Senior Citizens Committee
Grand Tower Civic Center
Herrin Park Board
Fifth St
Jackson County
Murphysboro
Jefferson County Highway Committee
Highway Department
Old Fairfield Road
Mount Vernon
Marion Park Board
Boy Scout Cabin
Ashley Park
Parish Ave
Perry County Board
Thompsonville
Unity Point
Www
Thesouthern.com
Christi Mathis
Jim Muir
Seve Jahinke
SOA
American Legion Post 560
VFW Post 4753
Lesser’s
Maple Cemetery
Gail Riss Thomas
Jeff Lingle
Martin Cavaker
Phillip Goins
Veterans Memorial
Caleb Hale
Pinckneyville High
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