Skate: Marion opens new park drawing youths
The Marion skate park on page 1B attracts young skaters with plans for more ramps and rails. Wayne Farlow, 14, says the park is theirs though vandalism concerns remain. Joy Perry, a Marion resident and Aldersgate Methodist pastor, notes skateboarding is a constructive activity over TV and praises skaters' skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Farlow
Marion
Man
Joy Perry
Aeswork
Perry
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Perry County man killed in wreck
Johnathan R. Keller 29, resident of Pinckneyville, died in a single vehicle crash on Illinois 154 near U.S. 51. He apparently dozed off, fatally struck a culvert and overturned no seat belt worn. He had married Angela McCrary about 15 months ago. Visitation and funeral arrangements are announced by Searby Funeral Home.
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Perry County
Pinckneyville
Illinois
Johnathan R. Keller
Keith Kellerman
Illinois 154
U.S. 51
Pin
Keller
Continental Tire
Mount Vernon
Paul Searby
Kellerman
Angela McCrary
Concord Baptist Church
Rice
Mueller Hill Cemetery
Searby Funeral Home
du Quoin
Marion moves to speed road projects for baseball stadium access
Marion City Council approved four engineering agreements with the Illinois Department of Transportation to advance road work around The Hill and near the future baseball stadium. Three projects expand lanes and build new roads using a $3 million grant from the state’s Commerce and Economic Opportunity department, aiding infrastructure near I 57 overpass prep. The city may tap motor fuel tax funds if the grant balance runs short, while Fair Street gains 80 percent federal funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Illinois Department of Transportation
Illinois Economic Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
IDOT
Glen Clarida
Clarida & Ziegler Engineering
Fair Street
Judge imposes death penalty on Chicago serial killer
Cook County judge orders execution for Paul Runge linked to 1997 rapes and murders of Yolanda Gutierrez and her daughter Jessica Muniz after a two hour jury verdict. Prosecutors cited DNA matches and Runge’s string of attacks from 1995 to 1997. Next prosecutions include a 1995 slaying, with multiple cases likely not pursued.
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Chicago
Cook County
Paul Runge
Joseph Kazmierski
Runge
Yolanda Gutierrez
Jessica Muniz
Kazmierski
Gutierrez
Muniz
Oak Forest
Stacey Frobel
Bernie Murray
Frobel
Illinois
Wisconsin
Dzeneta Pasanbegovic
Amela Pasanbegovic
Dorota Dziubak
Kazimiera Paruch
Murray
TopAy's EVENTS list of local activities and meetings
Blood drive runs 1 30 to 6 30 p m at the American Legion Hall Steeleville. A parent and educator partnership meeting at 1 p m at Williamson County Pavilion Marion assists schools and parents of children with disabilities. An AARP driver safety course 8 30 a m to 12 30 p m today and Wednesday at Christopher Civic Center costs 10 dollars. Making Sense of International Investing at 5 30 p m 2435 W Main St Carbondale is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Hall
Steeleville
Williamson County Pavilion
Marion
AARP
Christopher Civic Center
W. Main St
Carbondale
Free
Wuat's Coming Relay for Life Survivor Lap at Sparta HS
Cancer survivors are invited to celebrate life and hope by taking the opening lap at 6 30 p m Friday during the American Cancer Society event at Sparta High School. Contact numbers are provided. Blood drives occur Friday at Illinois Centre Mall in Marion and various sites in Marion Carbondale Benton and other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta High School
American Cancer Society
Illinois Centre Mall
Marion
Marion Ford
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
New Life Church of God
Benton
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Nicole.sack
Thesouthern
Steve Jahnke
Nathan Pierce
Austin Dakins
Eastgate Management
Wall & Walnut Streets
Furniture
Gosbeean
Christian Outlet
Havens Inc., Realtors
Mon, Tues
Wed
Signfun.com
Southern Illinois
Ua Crem
SOL
Cosmetic Studios
World Finance Corporation
World Class Loan & Tax Service
Mon. & Fri
Tue-Thurs
Community Alternatives
The
Associated Press
TopAy
Wuat
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