Inmate testifies to systemic beatings at Marion unit
Jeffrey Fritz, an inmate in H-Unit at the Marion federal prison, describes systematic beatings after two guards were killed in October 1983. He testifies to cell raids with Mace, hot sticks, and forced rectal exams, alleging ongoing assaults and a Nordic emblem seizure, amid a class action seeking relief from lockdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Landis
U.S. Penitentiary At
Marion
Jeffrey Fritz
H-Unit
Eugene Clutts
Robert Hoffman
Fritz
State loan of road rock spit In wind
Counties seek state and federal funds for road repair, but the state will provide about 2,500 tons of rock per eligible county as a grant in kind. Eight counties including Johnson Massac Union Alexander Pulaski Pope Hardin and Gallatin may qualify with rock stockpiled at up to three sites. Officials stress rock aid not a long term solution while local leaders urge broader help and equipment to fix crumbling roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Davis
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois Department of Transportation
Glen Poshard
D-Carterville
IDOT
Ted Jennings
Johnson
Massac
Union
Alexander
Pulaski
Pope
Hardin
Gallatin
Jennings
Vienna
Jennings and
Poshard
Hudgens
David Phelps
D-Eldorado
Johnson County
Illinois River
Illinois
Treasure salvaged as Herrin church faces demolition
From the past By Nancy Weil describes First Baptist Church Herrin uncovering historical documents stored in newspapers and meeting minutes after the original building is demolished for a hospital parking lot. Deacon Lee Booth notes a cornerstone and stained glass salvaged from the south church facade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Weil
First Baptist Church
Herrin
Herrin Hospital
Lee Booth
South Allinois 13
Church of God
The
Baptist Church
Booth
Demolition Reveals 1919 Herrin Church Treasure
Workers uncover a cornerstone contents stash from the 1919 Herrin church project. Names of pastors and Baptist association minutes appear with a one cent 1837 coin. Items are moved to the church vault as a decision looms on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Herrin
F.A. Thornton
Dean McMurray
Bill Moore
Dale Wyatt
Wyaftt
First Baptist Church
Williamson County Baptist Association
Illinois 13
Booth
Anna Mental Health Center seeks non-denominational chapel
A 40 member regional committee aims to raise 150000 for a free standing chapel at Anna Mental Health and Developmental Center. So far about 6000 has been raised with support from at least six denominations. State will donate land and maintenance about 8000 per year. The project seeks two year realization and would be Illinois first independent chapel for a mental health facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinois
Anna Mental Health and Developmental Center
Cochairman
Jim Prowell
Carbondale
Prowell
Anna
Ron Bittle
Illinois Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
Illinois
Guy Renzaglia
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Steve Lauricella
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
de Soto
Kathleen Briscoe
Anna Mental Health & Developmental Center
N. Main St. Anna
Franklin County Clerk returns to work amid missing funds probe
Franklin County Clerk Bob Hiller resumes duties after five months on paid leave pending a $78,000 missing funds investigation. County leaders demand explanations or resignation. grand jury reconvenes Friday. Acting county clerk Allan Patton returns to post as Hiller resumes office duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Bob Hiller
Hiller
Allan
Patton
Legacy leader urges慎 more planning before sixth graders move
Legacy calls for clearer curriculum planning as the district weighs moving sixth graders to Lincoln and adopting a middle school model. He cites risk of segregation, insufficient subject planning, and cost concerns as the board faces a March 21 vote and a leaner education budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legacy
Lincoln
Brush
Sue
Peter
LJHS
Lisa
Department of Agricultural Education and
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale School of Agriculture
Azevedo seeks bond reduction in wife slaying case
Murphysboro dentist Allan B. Azevedo asked to lower his $1 million bond after his arrest in Randolph County on the murder charge of his wife Marie Azevedo in 1981. Judge Richard Richman set a preliminary hearing for April 8 as Azevedo lines up private counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Stevens
Southern Illinoisan
Murphysboro
Allan B. Azevedo
Azevedo
Richard Richman
Randolph County
Richman
Marie Azevedo
Rex Burke
Menard Correctional Center
Chester
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Chuck Novara
Bhase
Anna Health Center
Franklin County
Hartec
Tonigh
Hartec Enterprises
First Baptist Lineis
el Paso
Texas
Edward Quaglia
Williamson County
Optima Management
State Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
Leose
Jackson County
John Clemons
Clemons
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