Bicentennial Weekend Celebrations Across Multiple Towns
Southern Miners communities plan a long Independence Day weekend with demolition derbies boat races gospel sings barbecues and fireworks. Anna hosts a Sunday program at the fairgrounds including horse show demolition derby and a 9 p.m. fireworks display free entry. Bald Knob Cross hosts a 1 p.m. bicentennial bell ringing and tributes by local groups. Bend Lake Dam features boat races and a 6 p.m. water ski show with a 9:15 p.m. fireworks finale. Carbondale celebrates on SIUC campus with arts crafts races games bands gospel sets and fireworks concluding with a Christopher bicentennial program and Little Mister Little Miss events. Perry County sets July 4 activities at DuQuoin State Fairgrounds including Roy Rogers Dale Evans bicentennial show and a 10 p.m. fireworks display. Pinckneyville plans Yesteryear Fair on the square with flag-raising, arts, fireworks and a pioneer fashion show. Marion unveils a new city flag at Tower Square with a flag design contest results ceremony and possible flag purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bend Lake Dam
Benton Promotion Association
Midwest Water Ski Productions
Benton Ministerial Alliance
Chamber of Commerce
Rend Lake
Carbondale
Southern Ilinois University-Carbondale
SIUC
Jamie-O the Clown
Blue Brass Boys
Carbondale Lions Club
Vision
Christopher Jaycves
Ministerial Alliance
Miss Christopher
Christopher Area
Earl Wilson
Mulkeytown
Mike Reid
Janet Reid
Walier
Jef Jarrett
Jimmy Jarrett
Stevie Roule
Rudy Rotle
Rodney Hele
Mike Rolla
Christopher
Jackie Brachear
Warren Brache
Dale Evans
Roy Rogers
Perry County
DuQuoin State Fairgrounds
du Quoin
Keyes Park
Florida
Vern Rager
du Quoin State Fair
AFPO
Tinois Dept. of Agriculture
Pinckneyville
Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce
P.m
Steeleville
Ham
New
Lake Murphysboro Bicentennial Celebration Plans
A two day Lake Murphysboro celebration is set to run 10 a.m. to dusk Saturday and Sunday in the Riverside area under the Murphysboro Bicentennial Commission with events featuring the George Rogers Clark Trekkers reenacting the march to Fort Kaskaskia, crafts, rifle contests, and pioneer demonstrations. The event includes free admission and a full weekend of activities in Murphysboro and nearby towns with multiple sponsors and a large parade and fireworks program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Murphysboro
Murphysboro
Fort
Kaskaskia
Clear View
Shand
Riverside Park
Main Circle Drive
Riverside Diamond
Murphysboro Ministerial
Debbie Burris
Southern Musical Productions Group
Mary Boudet
Lyn Sommerer
River's End Kids
Swim authorization at Cedar Lake clarified
A Cedar Lake swimming permit is confirmed with swimming allowed about five miles south of Carbondale. A city official said no areas for grime have been designated, contradicting some post town meeting reports that suggested stricter limits.
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Ceger Lake
Carbondale
Crackdown on unauthorized swimming at Devil's Kitchen Lake
Jerry Updike, project manager of The Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, announced a crackdown on swimming in unauthorized areas at Devil's Kitchen Lake. Violators face a 25 dollar fine. unverified identities may lead to jail in Williamson County. The refuge will boost patrols to cover the south end and reduce infractions like nude swimming and unauthorized camping. The lake system includes Utah Orchard and Little Grassy Lakes, with officials urging use of authorized swim areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devil's Kitchen Lake
Jerry Updike
Notant
Orchard National Wildlife Tme
Updike
Devil’s Kitchen
Williamson County
Utah Orchard
Sparta Parade Delayed to Align With Randolph County Fair
Sparta will delay its Independence Day parade to Wednesday to coincide with the Randolph County Fair opening activities. The 6:30 pm parade forms at Sparta Grade School and travels along College Market Broadway and Oak streets to the fairgrounds.
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Sparta
Randolph County
College, Market
Broadway
Oak Streets
City installs sign to curb nude swimming on lake road
Assistant City Manager Scott Ratter said a no swimming sign will be placed at Poplar Camp Creek Road end after complaints about nude swimmers and heavy traffic near Susan Hardwig’s home. The city cites no designated swim areas due to lifeguard costs, with the Forest Service building a beach area on the southern lake half.
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Mitted
Scott Ratter
Poplar Camp Creek
Neal Eckert
Ratter
Eckert
Susan Hardwig
U.S. Forest Service
Forest Service
Tom Wells
Group retracing Clark march to halt in Murphysboro Thursday
About 75 men tracing Col. George Rogers Clark’s 1778 overland march are due to arrive in Murphysboro at about 6 p.m. Thursday for an overnight stop. They left Fort Massac area Sunday and will tour Jackson County with a 21-gun salute at the courthouse before camping at Lake Murphysboro Clear View Picnic Area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Murphysboro
George Rogers Clark
Fort Massne
Metropolis
Bicentennial Commission
Elizabeth Deyler
Jackson County
Lake Murphysboro
Clear View
Col. Clark
Fort Massac
Mississippi River
Cahokia
Kaskaskia
Hurst Aldermen approve water rates revert to old levels
The Hurst City Council 5-1 approved a new water and sewer rate ordinance taking effect Thursday. Minimum charges for residents are $8 monthly, with tiered water rates and sewer fees. Nonresidents face a $10 minimum. The move aims to fund sewer upgrades and secure EPA grant potential. Five of six council members also voted to donate their $12 monthly salaries to the water department. Ward 3 Alderman Judy Ellet opposed. Mayor Simpkins was absent. newly elected Ward 3 alderman L. A. Carter participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Grupp
Illnoison
Hurst City
L. C. Catlett
Hurst
Catlett
Catleth
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Ward
Judy Ellet
L. A. Carter
Ward 3
J. R. Simpkins
Carter
Jim Davis
Joel Capps
Rend Lake College Seeks Mining Tech Building Bids
Rend Lake College plans a 12000 square foot mining technology building addition not meeting CDB fire code standards but aiming to satisfy state fire marshal codes. The $250,000 project includes labs for welding hydraulics and electric motors, four classrooms, and bids open July 20 with six months to complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rend Lake College
State Capital Development Board
CDB
Larry Lipe
Board of Trustees
Lipe
Allen Y. Baker
Charles Davis
CDE
Rend Lake
Baker
Inland Steel Coal Co
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Anna
Anna Police
Anna Fairgrounds
Bald Knob “Cross
Carroll P. Foster
Rairgrounds
Marion
Tower Square Plaza
Marion Jaycees
Jaycees
Joe Campbell
Phil Keller
George Sheppard
Dingrando
Lake M'boro
Mule Thief Association
Jackson County Anti- Horse and Mule Thief Association
West Frankfort
Flame
Wanda Avery Gladich
Grover Cleveland Burns
King Coal
Kathy Chatham
Janet Smith
Patty Weston
Debbie Russell
Debra Hammers
Reta Dodd
Robin Allen
Suzanne Quarrels
Tammy Gayer
Anita Poole
Dana Maurer
Cindy Mabry
Mary Susan Bolin
Annette Davis
Avenu
West Main Street
Main Street
Lincoln Street
City Park
United Mine, Workers of America
Arnold Miller
Union
Coal Company
William E. Hill
Pork Chop Hill
Korea
Black Knights Drum and Bugle Corp
Belleville
Miller
Jack Stalcup
Elks Club
Shell
Ministerial Association
Herrin
Herrin Kiwanis
Bob Wallace
George Laughlin
Jim Leinicke
Aubry Williams
Giant City Park
Ed Greer
Cedar Lake
Glennon Transport Co
New Illinois 13
Jackson County Anti-Horse and Mule Thief Association
Illinois Dept. of Conservation
Rend College
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