Perry County approves highway workers contract and stipends
Perry County Board approves a three year contract with Laborers Local 773 raising wages by 60 cents per hour each year and adds a me too clause. About 30 employees receive a $650 one time stipend and $25 monthly if higher deductible remains. Officials warn of possible budget cuts and layoffs if funds run short before month end.
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Wayne Bigham
Bill Taylor
Highway Department
Circuit
David Stanton
Access dispute at Wilson Cemetery over driveable road
Tensions rise between Bowman and Tyner over allowing vehicle access to Wilson Cemetery. Both sides cite safety, liability, vandalism history, and the need for maintenance. Local law says access must be reasonable. state oversight is unclear and the Williamson County attorney is reviewing the case. Volunteers are sought for a cleanup.
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California
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Tyner
Alan Henry
State Comptroller’s Cemetery Care and Burial Trust
Wilson Cemetery
Henry
Williamson County
Nick Oliz
2Nd Brigade Motorcycle Club
Olizat
WSIU Hosts Fantasy Auction With Sitestudio Prizes
WSIU plans a fantasy auction on Saturday featuring prizes and vacation packages from Hawaiian getaways to Elvis experiences. SIUC aims to boost hands on digital production studio exposure for students to attract them, with WSIU covering Sen Paul Simon's funeral for CSPAN. Friends of WSIU actively solicit gifts across sectors, including furniture from Five Star Industries and various trips and experiences.
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SIUC
Wsiu-Tv
Paul Simon
CSPAN
Cropper
WSIU
Waikiki
Memphis
Dan Callahan
Six Flag
Las Vegas
St. Petersburg
Vermont
Five Star Industries
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Perry County golf scramble Friday at Red Hawk CC
The Perry County Democrat Central Committee sponsors a nine hole golf scramble Friday at Red Hawk Country Club on Illinois 154 east of Pinckneyville. Tee times 3 pm and 5 30 pm. Entry is 60 dollars includes carts greens fees food gifts drinks prizes for longest drive and closest to hole. Contact Ed Watson or John Rednour for details. Sponsorships and donations welcomed.
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Democrat Central Committee
Red Hawk Country Club
Illinois 154
Pinckneyville
Ed Watson
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du Quoin
Watson
John Rednour
Trial in Harrisburg Reckless Homicide Delays Verdict
Jurors have not yet reached a decision in the Harrisburg reckless homicide case involving Moss and DeBose. Defense contends Moss was passenger and accuses authorities of a rush to judgment while witnesses dispute driver positions at the scene.
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DeBose
Kia
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Moss
Mansfield
ISP
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Wolf
Steve Reece
Douglas Hurd
Bill Summers
Harrisburg
Mary Beth Vaughn
Hurd Brothers
Marion man led police on 35 minute chase and crash
Christopher Rees, 34, of Herrin, tried to flee Marion police after failing to signal. The chase began near East DeYoung and Russell Streets and ended on Goodall Street when his car rolled in a Dollar General lot. Officers found meth production items including anhydrous ammonia in a fire extinguisher. Rees was charged with production of methamphetamine, aggravated fleeing, unlawful transport of anhydrous ammonia and driving while license revoked.
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Raymond Moss
Hurd Brothers
Douglas
Forrest Hurd
Harrisburg
Fairfield
Moss
Oglesby Street
Dorris Heights Road
Douglas Hurd
Marion
Herrin
North Court Street
Christopher Rees
East DeYoung
Russell Streets
Rees
Goodall Street
Dollar General
Heartland Regional Medical Center
St. Louis
4 H Camp Accepting Summer Registration
Registration is under way for the 2004 4 H Camp inviting Southern Illinois youth ages 8 to 11 who completed grades 3-6 this spring to join sessions June 6 9 and June 9 12 at Lake Sallateeska north of Pinckneyville Illinois 127 The 163 acre site includes cabins miniature golf trails boating tennis basketball volleyball and indoor pool The camp theme Fun From Around the World will have participants learning about cultures making crafts cooking and performances from other countries
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Perry County
Southern Illinois
Lake Sallateeska
Pinckneyville
Illinois 127
Herrin Tigersharks plan season at SIU pool
Herrin Tigersharks swim team will resume after pool closure plan moving to Pulliam Hall pool at Southern Illinois University. Tryouts at 9 a.m. Friday and daily practices 8 10 a.m. Monday through Friday starting June 7. Camp costs 135 dollars includes meals lodging activities and T shirt. Call Perry County Extension for reservations.
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Lyman Trumbull’s rise from Illinois politics to national stages
Lyman Trumbull’s career spanned law, state courts, and Congress. He backed Lincoln’s ally ship, helped organize the Republican Party, and authored the 13th Amendment basis. He served three Senate terms before dying in 1896 after attending a friend’s funeral in Belleville. BEN GELMAN notes his achievements and legacy.
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Springfield
U.S
Lincoln
Trumbull
Republican Party
Senate
Republican
Democrats
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