Herrin and Williamson County pledge continued SIEG participation
Officials say the SIEG remains among the state s most active drug enforcement groups south of Chicago. A fact sheet notes 50 search warrants 314 opened cases and 195 drug arrests. currency seizures totaled about 179000 dollars and 2010 pounds.
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Marion Council approves street paving and sidewalk contracts
Marion council action includes paving 6.6 miles of streets for 482372 to Short Brothers Construction and sidewalks reconstruction by George Jones Excavating at 209921.51 with state aid 191930, plus ADA coordinator discussion, motel ordinance plan, and a July 11 meeting after a holiday. A sewer line on East Main Street will be moved and work to start within 7 to 10 days.
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Honeywell lockout marks one year as talks stall in Metropolis
USW Local 7669 President Darrell Lillie says four contract issues remain unresolved at Honeywell Metropolis Works including overtime structure vacation and medical leaves of absence subsidized meals and pension options. Spokesman Peter Dalpe notes overtime pay remains the final hurdle while unions still push for a complex pyramid system. Workers draw unemployment benefits and union subsidies while picketing around the clock and aiding community projects amid a prolonged strike longer than the usual 13 to 17 weeks.
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Gaddis Jury Trial Opens After Prosecution Move
Jury selected for the Gaddis case with the trial set to start today at 9 am before Associate Judge E Dan Kimmel. Gaddis supporters say he welcomes presenting his defense after two years of prosecutions. he is free on a 1 million dollar bond while co defendant Fike remains out on 50 thousand bond with a pretrial hearing slated for August 9. Attorney Thomas Mansfield represents Fike.
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Trials advance delay claims in Herrin murder case
A pretrial hearing set for Torvelle Stanley on July 25 follows a murder charge linked to James Davis's shooting in Herrin. Public defender Larry Brooking said witnesses are hard to line up as the defense seeks readiness for trial.
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SIUC summer enrollment climbs in Carbondale
Chancellor Rita Cheng cites improved responsiveness in admissions and financial aid, plus stronger collaboration with area community colleges and high schools. She notes no summer boost since 2006, a drop in 2009, and sees signs of progress for fall with more new and continuing students.
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