Murphysboro Eyes Local Landmark Status For Historic Buildings
The Historic Preservation Commission proposes a certification process for local landmarks including the House on Walnut Street, the Hamilton House, the old Elks building, and the Old Depot Restaurant. Mayor Williams and the city council support the plan to open forms and review, aiming to preserve up to 30 properties and bolster Murphysboro’s historic identity.
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Walnut Street
Hamilton House
13Th and Mulberry
Elks
Old Depot
Ron Williams
Wright
Wiliams
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
Congress
Laclede
Murphysboro
Intern Charged in Theft of Chicago Gallery Paintings
A 23 year old Columbia College graphic arts student Michael Gutweiler faces felony burglary charges for stealing about 35000 dollars worth of art from Francine Turk Gallerie in Chicago. Bail set at 50000 dollars after a Saturday hearing. Authorities cite witnesses seeing two men in ski masks break in and flee in a maroon van.
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Chicago
Graphic
Columbia College
Cook County
Michael Gutweiler
Francine Turk
Jennifer Anniston
Vince Vaughn
South Loop
Gutweiler
The
Associated Press
Felonies and Dispositions in Southern Illinois Courts
Court and criminal disposition list detailing June actions across Williamson, Johnson, and Franklin counties. Includes convictions for burglary, theft, meth possession, aggravated battery, mob action, and deceptive practices, with fines, probation, jail terms, and court dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veronica A. Kent
W. Mill
Carbondale
James A. McLafferty
Illinois Ave
Jack D. Hopson
E. Pleasant Hill
James F. McKee
S. Madison
du Quoin
John S. Hughes
N. Wall St
Kevin L. Anderson
S. Eason St
Accuracy Notice on Kenneth S Fisher’s Felony Plea Error
The Southern points to an inaccuracy in the June 12 Felonies list for Kenneth S Fisher of 411 Madison St Cambria. It states he pled guilty to unlawful possession of a controlled substance on May 30 2006, but records show the substance charge dismissed and paraphernalia reduced to misdemeanor. he was sentenced to probation and two days in jail for probation violation, not a felony conviction.
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Traveon
N. 13Th St
Murphysboro
Matthew D. Elmore
W. Walnut Sr
Carbondale
Damien N. Migut
W. Walnut
Ernest Jackson Jr
S. Rawlings
Steven D. Morris
Jefferson St
Marion
Department of Corrections
Williamson County
Johnnie Dimitroff
Illinois
du Quoin
Robert Lemmons
Sunfield Road
Bambi Lombardo-Howard
Old Timer Road
UPS
Lindsay J. Coke
W. 4Th St
Cutler
Perry County
Kenneth S. Fisher
Madison St
Cambria
Fisher
Government meetings sweep across dozens of districts this week
A dense slate of local government meetings lists 7 p.m. starts for school boards, city councils, and village boards across Anna Jonesboro, Benton, Carbondale, Mount Vernon, Metropolis, and neighboring towns. Notable times include 6 p.m. park board sessions in Frankfort and 5:30 p.m. health committees in Benton.
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Akin
Anna Jonesboro Community High School
Benton Planning Commission
Century School Board
Allin
Chester City Council
Cobden
Coulterville
N. Fourth St
Franklin County Emergency Planning Committee
WF Mall
West Frankfort
Franklin County Finance Committee
Benton
Franklin County Health and Environment Committee
Franklin County Road and Bridge Committee
Giant City School Board
Carbondale
Goreville School Board
Jackson County Finance Committee
W. Main St
N. Springer St
Johnston City
Monroe
Jonesboro
Cook St
Lick Creek
Lick Creek Road
Logan School Board
Metropolis Industrial Committee
Metropolis Plan Commission
Massac Memorial
Mount Vernon
Randolph County Housing Authority
Chester
Sesser Fire Protection District
S. Park
Sesser
Sparta
Lincoln
Tamaroa
Union County Board
Walier Village Board
Vienna
Horse competition continues amid rain at fair show
Katie Schneider of Columbia Missouri rode Dungaree Red to win the end division as rain reduced turnout. Sam Robb, superintendent of the horse show and running events, noted lower Sunday participation due to wet weather with 201 participants versus the usual 300, though premiums at fair shows remain higher.
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Katie Schneider
Columbia, Mo
Dungaree Red
Sam Robb
Robb
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Thesouthern
Russ Wright Historic Preservation Commission
Chestnut Street
Intern
Tian Revival
Afp
U Ness
Www
Thesouthern.com
Minliquaire
Eric Hand
Franklin County
Cathy L. Williams
Fairland St
Deanna L. McCay
E. Lindell
Cary L. Wright
South Elm St
Centralia
Illinois Department of Corrections
Union County
Robert M. Gunter
N. Elm St
Alto Pass
Bernie Quarterman
Jackson County
Mary F. Valliant
E. Searing
Johnson County
Robert D. Allen
Antioch Road
Bradford
Tenn
Jennifer L. Williams
N. Bevard St
Richard J. Bruno
Pinckneyville
Melissa S. Tope
Dustin S. Colp
10Th St
Herrin
Brent E. Keen
S. Maple St
Ushana Y. Khoshaba
Mulberry St
Carterville
T. Court
Sherron M. Minor
Elm St
Mound City
D Practice
C. Tony Davis
W. DeYoung St
Benjamin R. Edwards
Lewis Lane
Gerald L. McPherson
S. Solomon St
Christopher
Michael L. Melcher
N. 11Th St
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