Hurst remembers thriving mining town and community ties
In Hurst once a flourishing coal town, residents recall a tight knit community. Fördered by the Harrison-Bruce Foundation with 70000 for playgrounds, volunteers staff 23 firemen and 10 EMTs. Former residents describe schools, theaters, and annual Lions Club events shaping life in Hurst through the 20th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurst
Rich
Harrison-Bruce Foundation
Herrin
Woolsey
HCAP
Hurst Community Action Program
Bert Gordon
Vergennes
Elkville
Royalton
Gorham
Bob Smith
Jerry Nordberg
Gene Dick
Dick Ruggles
Buddy Valasco
Sam Battaglia
Gordon
Hurst -Moroni’s
Wasson’s
Emerson’s
Miss O'neill’s
Star Theater
Lions Club
Easter sunrise echoes at Bald Knob cross service
Ben Sirles, a longtime union county resident and board member, hosts Easter dawn services at Bald Knob cross. The preacher’s amplified sermon drew a hillside crowd as worshippers shouted Amen. Sirles notes nearly 40 years of attendance and a legal controversy surrounding Bald Knob, yet the site remains spiritually meaningful to him and Alto Pass residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Sirles
the Cross
Alto Pass
Sirles
Cross
Bald Knob
Regional government meetings list across Southern Illinois
A compiled schedule shows multiple school boards, city councils, and regional committees set for evenings and mornings. Participating locations include Anna Jonesboro Benton Mount Vernon Carbondale Du Quoin Herrin Murphysboro Metropolis Pinckneyville Rend Lake Sparta straightforwardly outlining times and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Anna-Jonesboro High School
Benton City Council
Bethel
Mount Vernon
Carbondale Fire and Police Board
Civic Center
Carbondale Information and Telecommunications Commission
Carbondale Park Board
Hickory Ridge
Carrier Mills-Stone
Hurst
Jackson County Solid Waste Committee
Health Department
Murphysboro
Jefferson County Board
Jonesboro
Cook St. Johnson
Vienna
Marion City Council
Metropolis City Council
Metropolis
Mount Vernon Park Board
Rolland W. Lewis
Pinckneyville
Center earns praise for turning around aging facility
Center director Moore and board member Maragni report fiscal 2005-06 deficit of 130,688 and 2006-07 deficit of 102,500 as signs of improving financial stability. They credit new structure, better protocols, and strong teamwork with 600 members and reduced fees. Missy Fasci runs facility part time after lifeguard stint, earning community support for drastic changes.
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Moore
Maragni
Missy
Park Board
Shawnee Events Include Blood Drive and Audubon Meeting
The American Red Cross blood drive runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at Shawnee Community College gymnasium Allin. Shawnee Audubon meets 7 p.m. Monday at Carbondale Township Hall with a Cedar Lake slideshow. Visit shawneeaudubon.org for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Shawnee Community College
Allin
Erin King
Shawnee Audubon Meeting
Carbondale Township
Cedar Lake
Shawneeaudubon.org
Wyatt's Coming Job Fair At John A Logan
Job fair runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Donald L. Brewer Gymnasium Carterville with over 60 employers. Attendees should dress professionally and bring a résumé for interviews. Contact 985-2828 for details.
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John A. Logan
Donald L. Brewer
Carterville
Herrin Hospital
Mary
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Tara
Thesouthern
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TammyKirk
Mantracon. Org
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Southern Illinois Entrepreneurship
Siuc Coal Research Center
Atso
Papa Murphy’s
Gomer Mata
TG Best Pizza Chain
Ce Oe and
Marion
North Court
McDonald’s
Ticketmaster
Jave Taylor
Carolyn Turner
Frankfort Community Aquatic and Activity Center
West Frankfort
Turner
Wyat
Kay Wiggs
Illinois
Ilforg
Teachkids
Broken Bow Records
St. Jude
DuQuoin Southern Illinois Center
Ticketmaster.com
Carterville Community Unit
Carterville Community School
Tri-C
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