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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 2003
Page
9
Lesser City Park hosts a multi day Lesser Homecoming with carnival food music parade and crowning ceremonies. Perry County Fair runs through Sunday at 1041 Secretary Road Pinckneyville featuring 4 H exhibits horse races tractor pull and demolition derby with listed contact numbers.
Witnesses testified at a pre trial hearing for Patrick Cox a Union County public defender charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and felony eavesdropping. His attorney questioned how investigators searched Coxs Anna office and claimed attorney client privacy violations amid the 2002 probe.
The Perry County Fair marks its 147th year as Illinois oldest continuous county fair. Held at the Perry County Fairground, the event started in 1856 and now features the Perry County Agricultural Society Inc. President Danette Lamczik says this year’s fair is going well despite a light shower.
Four defendants faced in Perry County drug case after a hearing found probable cause for trial. Cedrick Anderson and Larry Jordan had hearings, Mindy Smith waived hers, and Lorenzo Bolling awaits appearance. Evidence tied drug activity at 112 S Hickory St. in Du Quoin, with informants purchasing crack cocaine and Jordan allegedly bringing drugs weekly from Chicago. Jordan is charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon after a threats incident involving Greg Woods. Bonds set for Anderson 5000, Jordan 10000, Smith jailed on 5000.
REDCO announces retirement of its only executive director Tom Wimberly after four years in the post. He notes his Illinois state service ending in 1999 and a May offer from Dutch Doelitzsch to join their firm. REDCO, serving Carterville, Herrin, Marion and Williamson County, has aided site selections for multiple firms and regional groups.
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