Marion merchants vow cooperation in promotions push
Local merchants form a cooperative effort led by Steve Bly of the Greater Marion Area Chamber of Commerce to boost trade. The plan includes townwide promotions tied to community events such as a Miracle of Marion theme and a western rodeo focus, funded mainly by merchants.
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Dave DeWitte
Marion Area
Marion
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Steve Bly
Greater Marion Area
Bly
Miracle On 32Nd Street
Williamson County Fairgrounds
Nothing new uncovered in Carterville S and L robbery
Carterville police chief Bill Davis said there is nothing new in the investigation of an $1800 robbery at First Federal Savings and Loan in Carterville. Investigations are conducted by Carterville police Williamson County detective unit the FBI Williamson County Sheriff's Department and the state Division of Criminal Investigations. The robber left on a blue motorcycle after demanding money from employee Pam Jeralds around 9 a.m. This was the first robbery of the association or its Herrin main office in over 30 years.
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Carterville
Bill Davis
Federal ‘Savings and Loan Association
Williamson County Detective Unit
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Williamson County Sheriff’s Department
State Division of Criminal Investigations
Pam Jeralds
Herrin
Perry County delays tax bill computer system decision
Perry County officials postpone adopting a new computer system until after tax bills are issued. The board directed the treasurer and assessor to complete bills by June using the cheapest method. Current lease costs $750 monthly with options from Midwestern for two terminals at $1,500 per year and a National Cash Register proposal. The board also plans to reduce meeting frequency, shifting from weekly Tuesday meetings to the second and fourth Tuesdays after March.
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Perry County
Harrisburg
Elverado School Rehires All Certified Staff
Elverado Community Unit District 196 rehires all certified employees and plans to decide on rehiring non certified staff at the next meeting. Superintendent William Valerius notes that the district laid off several staff last year and faced no certified layoffs this year. The board set April 6 for the first negotiation session with the Elverado Education Association.
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Elverado Community Unit
William Valerius
Elverado
Valerius
Elverado Education Association
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