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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1980
Page
8
Murphysboro residents and the police department reported tires slashed on multiple cars in the past day. A police car in front of the department had a tire slashed around noon Thursday with a small knife. Slashes occurred on Elm Street North Street and South Eighth Street, suggesting related incidents.
Creal Springs man John Donelson, 53, was sentenced to six months supervision and restitution after pleading guilty to the December 24 shooting of a neighbor's bull. His charge was reduced to misdemeanor criminal damage to property under 150 dollars. A Marion man, 52, received 30 months probation after pleading guilty to a February 15 motor vehicle burglary owned by Randall L. Raley. theft of a shotgun was dropped, with restitution and a 250 dollar fine plus costs.
Randolph County officials weigh whether to try a Chester youth as an adult in an armed robbery case dating to March. No charges were filed yet. officials said actions may begin Monday. The 16 year old, who turns 17 next month, and a 14 year old were arrested after allegedly attempting to rob a woman near St Mary’s Church in Chester. They wore ski masks and carried guns, similar to three earlier holdups or attempted holdups.
A rototiller valued at 180 dollars was taken from a storage building at a rural Johnston City home between June 12 and Wednesday, according to Williamson County sheriff's department. Owner Billy Cobb reported the theft.
Herrin firefighters battled a weed fire covering two to three acres along West Stotlar Street on Thursday night. Reported about 9:20 p.m. across from 1108 W Stotlar, the blaze took 45 minutes to extinguish. Cause and owner remain unknown to the fire department.
The Jackson County Extension Service hosts an annual Chicken Barbecue and Fun Night on Saturday June 28 at the Ava Blacktop extension center north of Murphysboro. Proceeds aid the extension center and 4-H Park. Menu features barbe-qued chicken baked beans coleslaw cake and drinks. Dinner options 2.50 3.25 or 1.50 for children. carry out available. Serving 5 to 7:30 p.m. Half chicken carry out 2 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Entertainment by Phase II band and Pyramid Pipers Sweet Adelines group. Tickets from 4-H members extension staff or at the door. Fun Night includes county 4-H game booths.
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