Marion tow truckers sue police and city
Four Marion towing firms join to file a federal civil rights suit against the Marion Police Department Police Chief Ron Swafford and the city. They allege city revolving rotation favors Tondini's Wrecker Service, which has averaged 50 percent of calls over six years, prompting claims the program was promised but not followed.
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Courtney Cox
Baker aims to earn an E for effort at regional office
Rhonda Baker, 42, serves as interim superintendent of the Franklin Williamson Regional Office of Education. She seeks to restore efficiency and effectiveness after Barry Kohl’s resignation. Her bipartisan appointment reflects strong support from Franklin and Williamson counties.
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Chuck Novara
Southern
Rhonda Baker
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Blagojevich bets on health care debate with Topinka
Governor Rod Blagojevich challenged Republican state Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka to a televised health care debate citing his All Kids program. Topinka replied she will debate but on ethics and integrity, highlighting ethics issues in the governor’s administration.
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