Dome listed on state endangered buildings list in Carbondale
The geodesic Fuller dome, built in 1960 and the only dome home Fuller lived in, faces decay and is named on the states endangered list. Local group RBF Dome NFP backs preservation with community support. inclusion may aid but not guarantee funding or National Register consideration. Carbondale officials support preservation efforts and home museum use was approved.
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Benton Looks to Cut Costs to Avert Police Fire Layoffs
The city aims to save 130 000 to 150 000 annually by outsourcing dispatching to an outside agency while narrowing talks with Laborers Local 773 about addendums rather than a full contract renegotiation. Officials cite rising insurance premiums and labor costs as a 40 000 to 60 000 monthly shortfall and list several savings measures including staff hour reductions and higher trash rates.
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John Taylor
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Charles Webster
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Paula Smith
Benton- West City
Civic center board gains new members and debate over building use
At Tuesday’s meeting council members discussed converting the old city hall into a dermatology clinic with rentable banquet and meeting rooms. Arview favored letting Dr. Van Acker fix and repurpose the building, opposing civic center involvement. The council also tabled a plan to hire a full time water department worker, as a tied vote blocked Moore’s bid to appoint the position.
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Deaths in four towns announce local passings
Vera L. Pugh 71 died Monday in Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Beatrice Steinmarch 88 died Tuesday morning in Parkway Manor. Louis Baldwin died Tuesday at Heritage House Connersville in West Frankfort. Dorothy E. Cates 88 died Tuesday in Crestview Health Care Clinton. Mary Winifred Hudgens 92 died at home in Marion.
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Pajama Game spring musical set at local school stage
Heart attack survivor Whitlatch leads drama effort for a school musical with aid from FCHS teacher Susan Wall and Wayer. Parents handle concessions and tickets while students Jessica Browning Sara Browning and Chelsea Goodson help manage class time and performance prep. Show runs April 2 4 with tickets via 618 932 3126.
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Wayer
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Herrin native to perform Broadway tunes in city series
Lori Eisenhauer-Ellis will headline the Herrin Civic Center patron series Thursday at 7 30 pm with The Boiler Room Theatre of Franklin Tennessee presenting songs from Chicago Gypsy Guys and Dolls and A Chorus Line Tickets are 15 in advance via Sherry Householder at 618 942 3762 or at the door. Oasis Shrine Club hosts a free pediatric clinic Saturday 9 am to noon at Southern Seven Health Department Jonesboro for children 18 and under with orthopedic or burn care needs from Shriners Hospital. Call 618 833 8561 for details. Several Herrin High School class of 1974 graduates remain unlocated ahead of a reunion. names listed with contact numbers.
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