Marion City Takes Over Williamson County Pavilion
Marion officials voted unanimously Monday to assume city management of the Williamson County Pavilion, ending four years of operation by the Williamson County Events Commission. The move aims to stabilize the financially troubled venue and shows the council and Mayor Bob Butler seeking direct control.
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Drew to face federal judge in drug smuggling case
Indiana attorney Drew A Marion, accused of smuggling heroin into a federal penitentiary, will be sentenced next month. Robert Drew, 68, sought to plead guilty in May but the petition was sealed due to including his full birth date and social security number. SEE DREW / PAGE 3A
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IHSA Adopts Sport Based Classifications For 2011 12
The IHSA unveiled sport specific classification ranges for 2011 12, moving away from uniform enrollment cuts. Football remains in eight classes while other sports shift to balance participation. Borderline 1A 2A schools will feel the impact in track field and golf as cutoffs adjust yearly by class percentages.
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Disaster centers open in Junction for flood aid
The second disaster recovery center opened in Junction as Illinois Emergency Management Agency and FEMA teams provide assistance to Southern Illinois residents affected by May rains and flooding. FEMA representative James Taylor said centers are open to help those in need.
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Temporary disaster recovery centers open in Cairo and Junction
Two centers operate 9 am to 7 pm daily at Emerson Elementary Cairo 3101 Elm St and Gallatin School Junction 5175 Illinois 13. Cairo center runs until June 21 then closed June 22–28 and reopens June 29–July 6. Junction center open until June 22, closed June 23–29, and reopens June 30–July 6. Both remain open for the July 4 holiday. Online aid at disasterassistance.gov and m.fema.gov. call 800-621-3362 or 800-462-7585. Unemployment aid via Illinois DES, due by July 16. call 888-367-4382 or visit ides.illinois.gov.
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