I-24 Bridge Over Ohio Faces New Cracks Probes
Federal and state officials report additional cracks found in the floor beams of the Interstate 24 bridge over the Ohio River at Metropolis. Engineers say the issues are not related to earlier cable anchor problems and there is no danger of collapse. Repairs and precautions, including halting overweight permits, are planned while inspections continue.
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Frank Suhadolnik
Southern Illinois
Ohio River
Metropolis
Federal Highway Administration
Chicago
Frank Walli
Illinois
Kentucky
Kentucky Department of Transportation
DOT
Paducah
Walli
Charles G. Cook
Kentucky Dot
Frankfort
Cook
DOT District 9
James F. Newton
Carbondale
Newton
Hazlett & Erdal
Louisville
Jerry Metz
Nashville Bridge Co
Nashville, Tenn
Metz
Cincinnati
Ohio
Newport
Federal
Williamson courthouse space to be analyzed
Williamson County courthouse space will be analyzed by Fischer-Stein Associates of Carbondale. Board Chairman William Humphreys said all elected officials and department heads must determine current and future space needs. Representatives from the firm were to meet the board after today’s session. The Illinois Department of Corrections inspection of the county jail urged increased floor space for inmates and dayrooms.
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Williamson County
Fischer-Stein Associates
Carbondale
Wiliam Humphreys
Illinois Department of Corrections
County Board Plans Jail Staffing To 15 Inmates
The county considers staffing jailers based on population when 15 inmates are exceeded. The courthouse dates to 1970, built to federal standards before state rules. The jail holds 46 inmate capacity with a 26 average daily population. Bids opened for a 116-foot steel truss bridge replacement near Marion. Superior Structures Inc. bid $68,645.
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Humphreys
Marion
Superior Structures Inc
Miners Walk Out At Freeman United Coal Orient Mine
About 550 miners at Freeman United Coal Co Orient 6 mine in Waltonville idle in a workmen's compensation dispute. UMWA Local 1591 president Vernon Morris says work stopped on the 4 p.m. shift Friday to protest Freeman’s refusal to pay compensation to an injured employee. A meeting is set for 2 p.m. today to urge a return on the Tuesday day shift as Southern Illinois miners prepare for vacation periods from July 1 and July 8 and 22, with underground mines shutting down at 12:01 a.m. Saturday.
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Freeman United Coal Co
Orient 6
Waltonville
Vernon
Rocky
Morris
United Mine Workers of America
Freeman
Southern Illinois
UMW
Thomas Shoemake
Chester man Gary Cleason recovered after river accident
The 27 year old Gary Cleason of Chester was reported missing after falling from a motor boat into the Mississippi River near Chester. His body was recovered near Grand Tower about 8:30 a.m. three miles north of Grand Tower by Jackson County coroner officials. Cleason’s companion William Bower, 32, tried to reach him as the boat motor failed. another boat attempted to assist but Cleason could not be found.
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Chester
Gary Cleason
Mississippi
Grand Tower
Jackson County
Don Ragsdale
Cleason
William Bower
Bower
West Frankfort considers action on indicted officials
West Frankfort City Council to meet for possible steps regarding Police Commissioner Bernard Melvin and Police Chief Jim Kinsman indicted on four counts of official misconduct and two counts of theft. Bonds posted. arraignments expected within two weeks. federal probe ongoing with former officials previously subpoenaed.
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de Maris Berry
Southern Illinoisan
West Frankfort
Bernard Melvin
Jim Kinsman
Franklin County
Paul Caldwell
Melvin
Caldwell
Kinsman
Jack Woolard
Hopkins
Rday
Burl T. May
Tom Griffin
Griffin
May
Williamson County
Southern Illinois Cable TV Co
Fire destroys vacationers home in Murphysboro
Early today a fire of unknown origin consumed the home of John Winterson and his wife while they were away on vacation. Investigators and multiple fire units fought the blaze, reporting it out of control. arson is being checked as a possible cause. No injuries reported.
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Murphysboro
Jackson County
John Winterson
Illinois
Carbondale
Don White
Winters
Linda Johnson
Rt. 5
Carbondale Police Seek Arbitration Over New Labor Contract
Carbondale police officers petition Jackson County Circuit Court to force the city into arbitration of a new labor contract. The Carbondale Police Officers' Association alleges the city refused arbitration despite the existing agreement allowing it. The suit includes the contract, related correspondence, and cites disputes over who may call for arbitration, with federal mediation and arbitration attempts failing. Patrolmen continue working and picketing council meetings as negotiations linger.
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Jackson County
Murphysboro
Carbondale
Carbondale Police Officers’ Association
Police Officers’ Association
John Womick
Police Association
Association
Onlyu
Derailment Blocks Carbondale Tracks and Crossing
A four car derailment on the Illinois Central Gulf near Oak Street in Carbondale blocked north and southbound tracks and the Oak Street crossing for about 30 minutes. The 53rd car’s lead wheels jumped a switch at 11 38 p m causing four cars to derail. No injuries. Damages are estimated at 8600 with spill of corn nearby.
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Illinois Central Gulf Railroad
Oak Street
Carbondale
Illinois Central
Carl White
White
Carbondale Fire Department
Everett Ponder
West Frankfort
Oak Street Crossing
Ponder
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Willamson
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