Freeman to lay off 329 at Waltonville coal mine
The Freeman United Coal Co Ori ent Mine No. 3 near Waltonville plans to lay off 329 workers indefinitely starting Monday. Of those, 268 are union workers and the rest salaried. The market for Illinois coal remains weak, with competition from low-sulfur Western coals. The Jefferson County mine, once idle, has resumed operations and now employs about 700, but daily production will fall from 8,800 tons to about 6,000 tons.
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Associated Press
Illinois
Freeman United Coal Co
Orient
Waltonville
James Ryan
Freeman
Chicago
Ryan
Jefferson County
Carterville girl abducted and hurt on way to school
A 10-year-old Carterville girl was forced into a car by a white male in his mid twenties while walking to Carterville Grade School at 8 05 a m. She was driven out of town and injured before being returned to school at 8 30 a m. The girl sustained a cut from the steering wheel and authorities have enlisted the Williamson County Detective Unit and Illinois Division of Criminal Investigation. A suspect is described with a good chance of capture due to detailed descriptions.
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Carterville
Bill Davis
Davis
Williamson County Detective Unit
Illinois Division of Criminal Investigation
Illinois troopers told to issue more warnings on speed
State police plan a six month pilot to issue more warnings for speeds between 55 and 62 mph in over half the roads. Superintendent Miller says the aim is to boost driver compliance and police contacts while maintaining enforcement discipline.
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Mike Lawrence
Southern Illinoisan
Springfield
Illinois
R.J. Miller
The
North
Central
South
Miller
Department of Law Enforcement
James R. Thompson
Chester names Jack Houghlan chief to boost police service
New Chester Police Chief Jack Houghlan seeks to put officers on a first name basis with residents, improve business security checks, and start a school level drug abuse program. Since Feb 1 he has begun six weeks of training at Belleville Area College, earning five credits while preparing to lead a seven-officer force with a 20-member auxiliary.
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Scott Burditt
Southern Illinoisan
Chester
Jack Houghlan
Houghlan
Belleville Area College
Harold Johnson
Houglan
General Telephone and Electronics
GTE
Irish cooking features for St Patrick’s Day week
A preview of Irish themed dishes ahead of St Patrick’s Day on March 17 offers recipes for corned beef and cabbage. The guide promises guidance on thinking Irish and cooking in Emerald Isle style for devoted readers.
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Emerald Isle
Video clubs bloom as video rental prices range widely
Video cassette movies cost from 30 to 100 dollars triggering owners of high end home systems to join clubs. The article notes a forthcoming complete listing of local video clubs and their membership fees.
Southern Illinois Opry showcases bluegrass nights at Rodgers Theater
Anna's Rodgers Theater hosts the Southern Illinois Opry in Nashville Tennessee where every Thursday bluegrass rules and boots stomp. The Leisure section this week features a story about the show and its driving force behind the popular venue.
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Nashville
Tenn
Anna’s
Rodgers Theater
Southern Illinois Oprey
Boots
Southern Illinoisan notices and circulation details
Publication information for the Southern Illinoisan including offices in Carbondale Herrin and Marion specifies publication days, carrier and mail rates, circulation areas, and contact numbers for classifieds and postmaster requests.
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Illinois
Carbondale
Herrin
Marion
Southern Illinoisan
Flooding risk in Southern Illinois drops on snowmelt outlook
National Weather Service and hydrologists say flood threat from snowmelt in Southern Illinois has diminished. Minor flooding expected on the Mississippi south of Alton and no significant flooding on major tributaries. lower Kaskaskia and Big Muddy near flood stage but typical for spring. Rain could raise risks, but current conditions are easing.
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Ginny Lee
Illinois
National Weather Service
Clyde Wilkes
St. Louis
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Mississippi River
Alton
Mississippi
Kaskaskia, Marys
Big Muddy Rivers
Bob Somrek
Chicago Weather Service Office
Kaskaskia
Big Muddy
Jack Mullins
Marion
Emergency Services and Disaster Agency
Arson Suspected in Cambria Area House Fire
A blaze Saturday afternoon on Grand Avenue between Cambria and Carterville damaged attic and roof after starting at 3 41 p m. Barbara Stutts who rents the home was not present. Fire officials cited arson as the suspected cause.
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Grand Avenue
Cambria
Carterville
Cambria Fire Destant
Barbara Stutts
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