Marion to rebuild civic center after fire and fundraising shortfall
Groundbreaking will begin soon for the Marion Cultural and Civic Center on Tower Square amid more than 700000 dollars still needed. Zeller Construction leads the project with 800000 dollar donation hopes for an 80 foot stage house offset by saving the 50 foot stage. Local leaders cite community benefit and future generations as key reasons for rebuilding the historic site. The Center replaces the Orpheum Theatre, opened in 1921 and rebuilt after the 1971 closure. Funding includes a 1 million dollar grant from state officials and continued private support.
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Zeller Construction
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Marion
Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
Larry Woolard
Carterville
Woolard
Tower Square
Town
Orpheum Theatre
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Women lead song at Marion church conference opening
Barbara Wiles Wright of Mt. Vernon led the congregation in song on the conference's second day at Third Baptist Church Marion. The Women's Conference aims to strengthen area women spiritually, marking the first event in the church's new $1 million Family Life Center and Education wing, dedicated Sunday with morning services.
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Barbara Wiles Wright
Mt. Vernon
Women In Song
Third Baptist Church
Marion
Local government meeting schedule list across multiple towns
A dense roster of public meetings including Johnston City Merit Board Vienna Johnson County boards and authorities Makanda Mount Vernon Marion Murphysboro and more. Each item notes the governing body time location and venue such as city hall library court annex fire station and senior centers.
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Johnston City Merit Board
Johnson County Board
Vienna
Herrin fans celebrate run to state title game
Herrin players and supporters packed Peoria after a runner up finish in the state tournament. Senior Greg Murphy and junior Mike Gavic led the Tigers as coaches and alumni praised the 20 players for teamwork and perseverance while noting the program faces a bright future.
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Ron Nesler
Herrin
Tigers
Peoria
Greg Murphy
Mike Gavic
State
Murphy
Mike Sortal
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