Today's Events Weekend notices and festival reminders
Blood drive runs 1 30 to 6 30 p m at Lake Creek Masonic Lodge Johnston City. Senior ice cream social 5 30 to 7 30 p m at Hickory Lodge Grounds Carbondale. Rain date Tuesday. Free. Autumnfest art and craft show deadline today Booth space 115 for both days. Perry County Fair runs through Sunday at Perry County Fairgrounds Pinckneyville with 4 H exhibits races tractor pull and demolition derby. Reading is Magic and Harry Potter Party Monday 10 a m Carbondale Public Library featuring Magician Chris Egelston and a look alike contest prizes trivia.
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Hickory Lodge Grounds
W. Sycamore Street
Carbondale
John A. Logan College
Morrison
Jal
Perry County Fair
Perry County Fairgrounds
Secretary Road
Pinckneyville
Carbondale Public Library
West Main
Chris Egelston
Wyat's Coming Caring for Others seminar at Shawnee CC
A 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Caring for Others seminar will be held Thursday at Shawnee Community College Education Center Allin. Free with lunch included. Call 618 745 6310 for details.
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Shawnee Community College Education Center
Allin
Carbondale Library Summer Reading Kickoff Events
The Carbondale Public Library launches 2003 summer reading with a Harry Potter look-alike contest a magic show and a “Reading Is Magic” presentation by Chris Egelston. Activities run weekly through July with prizes, puppet shows, mystery nights and crafts for children from pre-K to middle school plus Spanish storytime Tiempo de Leer.
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Carbondale
Chris Egelston
Carterville
Carbondale Public Library
Luebke
Government and school meetings listed for several towns
Marion City Council meets 7 30 at city hall. Mount Vernon councils and boards gather at 7 pm in various venues including Community Building and Building A. Public bodies in Murphysboro Pinckneyville Chester and surrounding areas meet at 7 pm or 6 30 pm at designated offices, halls, or schools.
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Mount Vernon
Perry County property tax bills mailed early amid reassessment debate
Perry County sees total EAV rise about 2 million to 141.9 million as farmland share shrinks. Tax bills vary by area with Cutler facing the highest rate at 9.0012 per 100 while Coulterville rural area stays lowest at 6.3014 per 100 due to school district and college levies. Assessor Edwards and County Commissioner Kelly clash over reassessment authority as work begins on Perry County’s first complete reassessment in over two decades with plans for public meetings and questionnaires to ensure accuracy.
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Robin Edwards
Bobby Kelly
Edwards
Kelly
Cutler
Trico
Coulterville
Kern
Perry County
Board of Review
New principal hired to lead Washington School
Goodman praised the selection of a new principal for Washington School as the right fit for the district’s future. Runion expressed excitement and alignment with the district’s values, stating the opportunity is wonderful for her and the school. Runion is married to Robert E. Runion and will join Washington School after her daughter Blair completes her freshman year at the University of Colorado.
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Washington
Runion
Robert E. Runion
Blair
University of Colorado, Denver
Washington School
Felonies and dispositions from Williamson County May June
A lengthy report lists numerous felony charges and dispositions across Williamson County. It includes individuals charged with unlawful possession of controlled substances and meth manufacturing chemicals, DUI and driving while license revoked cases, and various theft and damage charges with court dates, pleas, probation, and fines.
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Bradley L. Baker
Joplin St
Benton
Gary W. Craig
St. Clair
Christopher
Brett A. Gregory
P.O. Box
Woodlawn
Daniel R. Wallace
W. Worden
West Frankfort
Shawn A. Watt
Cremer Road
Scott A. Wilson
W. Helen
Riley K. Todd
S. Thomas St
James F. Perrotto
Thompsonville
Lori Lynn Bloodworth
W. Oak
Jo Ann Roth
Jo Ann Wilson
Midway Court
Marion
Walter R. Hughes
Monroe St
Anthony W. Tucker
Lottie St
Sesser
Richard W. Key
Webster St
Illinois Department of Corrections
Andrew Robert Ramsay
S. Jefferson St
Benjamin Scott Dawson
E. Webster St
TASC
Dennis P. Rock Jr
Adams St
Charleston
Sylvia R. Ginestri
W. South Ave
Bluford
Nolle
Richard Alan Hart Jr
Franklin-Williamson Human Services
Une
Jason L. Kelley
Macedonia Road
Franklin County
Jason A. Hanson
N. Main St
S. 17Th St
Maywood
Thomas G. Bailey
Mount Glen Road
Cobden
Robert D. Warfield
Vienna
John Daniel Mercer
Birdwell Road
Creal Springs
Michael Shayne Carter
W. O'Gara
Harrisburg
Jeffrey A. Hill
S. Roosevelt
Thomas D. Mighell
Department of Corrections
Jane Cavalieri
Deer Ridge Road
Goreville
Andrew P. Bateman
Banbury Ave
Elburn
Craig Curtis
W. Main St
Fairfield
Davalos Rafael
Vienna Correctional Center
Angie Chi Doetch
W. Concord
Terry L. Taylor
Old Metropolis Road
Angie C. Doetch
Naomi L. Cecil Capps
Fourth St
Steven A. Dillon
Sweet Potato Road
Dongola
Ben R. Gallamore
Cymantha P. Gallamore
Countryside
Caseyville
Martin D. Emery
White Oak
P.O
Stonefort
Jason Clark
Duncan
Cortney Conyers
Spillertown Road
Richard L. Dann
McGinnis St
Energy
Lucinda Y. Yarbrough
Willow St
Carbondale
Tynna Davis
Brandi L. Mack
E. van Buren
Herrin
Tammi Diaz
Jill D. Hornbostel
Russell D. Morris
Walnut St
Jason M. Deming
Sneed Road
Thomas J. Huse Jr
Pitkin
Rock A. Jordan
N. 30Th St
Kerry L. Brown
Center St
Freeman Spur
William S. Nicholson
Illinois
Samantha L. Melvin
S. 12Th St
Quincy
Mandi V. Higgins
W. Colli St
Mendon
Cherry Hooker
Lakeshore Drive
S. Box 247
Tracy D. Patterson
12Th St. Johnston City
Alan J. Cain
N. 11Th St. Herrin
Williamson
Adam R. Novick
Winchester
Daniel W. Morgan
Galatia Post Road
Williamson County
Artiela L. Rodgers
Cedarview
Kevin W. Page
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Lake Creek
Wyat
Lesser City Park
Prince
University of Illinois Extension
N. Atchison Ave
Suite A
Sharon Viesla
West Frankfort Public Library
Christopher Camp
Linda Rush
Pat Luebke
Main St
Keith Haddrill
Jeremy
Library Park
Next Generation
Linda.rush
Thesouthern
City Hall
Mount Vernon High School Board
Murphysboro
New Burnside
Pinckneyville City
Randolph County Housing Authority
Chester
Lesser Fire Department Board
Sparta
Lincoln
Village
Tamaroa
Valier
Vienna High School Board
Zeigler-Royalton School Board
Perry
Mathiss
Hcis
Goodman
Tim.petrowich
Jackson County
Thomas E. Williams
S. Lake Heights
Travis D. Bailey
W. Park St
du Quoin
Chaeal Metoyer-Collins
E. Walnut
George Higgins
S. Marion
Angela Miller
Giant City Road
Raymond K. Walker
H. Herrin
Eric T. Baker
Oakland Ave
Lasierk Williams Jr
E. Grand
Zachary T. Wilcoxen
Schneider Hall
Johnson County
Irene Garcia Gonzalez
Oakwood St
Apt
High Point
N.C
John J. Bandura Sr
Montrose Ave
Chicago
Larry Jordan
Hickory St
Union County
Cheryl Lang
Kimberly Ramsey
E. Union
Jonesboro
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