Lindberghs Monocoupe plane arrives at Mount Vernon
Sayle notes the Lindbergh era aircraft, flown by Lindbergh four times to New York from St. Louis, was donated to the Missouri Historical Society in 1940 and later moved beside the Spirit of St. Louis at Lambert Airport. The Monocoupe was disassembled on March 17, shrink wrapped, and shipped to Mount Vernon by SRT, which has worked on Spirit of St. Louis restorations. The team emphasizes authenticity and rarity of the aircraft.
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West Frankfort Gears Up For Mayor Election
Three candidates vie for mayor as city eyes stability and growth. Incumbent Sailliez touts transparent government, ambulance service support, and use of TIF and loan funds to attract business while fostering youth activities. Challenger Darnell seeks change, criticizes secrecy and backs park and youth programs. four commissioner seats also on April ballot with several candidates.
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City Hall
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West Frankfort
Jack Warren
Frank Browning
Jerry Harkins
Michael Simpson
Tom Little
Tara Fasel- Chambers
Daniel Helfrich
Oakley E
Ed” Blades
Job Fair Aims to steer students toward productive work
Tara Montgomery of the Second Judicial Circuit outlines a county job fair featuring Continental Tire Aisin CN railroad American Coal Pepsi Mid America McDonalds and unions. Most county high schools will send students who will receive job search packets and a chance to win an MP3 player.
Job Expo for Seniors in West Frankfort
Franklin County high school seniors not planning four year college attend 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at West Frankfort for an MP3 Job Expo hosted by Partnership for Youth. Organizers include ManTraCon Franklin Williamson Regional Office of Education SIU Care-A-Van Benton Consolidated High School The H Group Franklin County Probation and Second Judicial Circuit Court Services.
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Partnership For Youth
ManTraCon
Franklin- Williamson Regional Office of Education
SIU Care-A-Van
Benton Consolidated High School
H Group
Franklin County Probation
Second Judicial Circuit Court Services
Lane Closure Planned on Illinois 13 I-57 Interchange
The Illinois Department of Transportation will close the eastbound lane of Illinois 13 at the I 57 interchange from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The southbound I 57 ramp to eastbound Illinois 13 will be closed as crews repair the structure over Illinois 13.
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Boil Order Issues Across Mardale Water District Roads
The Mardale Water District in Carbondale has issued a boil order for customers on Country Club Road south of Chautauqua and West Pleasant Hill Road areas including Thunderstorm Road Clock Road Bear Road Pleasant Ridge Harris Glen Road Country Trace Drive Sasamac Road Scotty Drive Clark Road and Rowden Road. Buncombe Public Water District issues a boil order for all district customers due to malfunctioning telemetry.
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Country Club Road
Chautauqua
West Pleasant Hill Road
Clock Road
Bear Road
Pleasant Ridge
Harris Glen Road
Country Trace Drive
Sasamac Road
Scotty Drive
Clark Road
Rowden Road
Buncombe
Obituary for Mary Vinson of Creal Springs at 90
Mary Luciene Vinson 90 of Creal Springs died March 24 2011 at Heartland Regional Medical Center Marion. She taught at Creal Springs Grade School for 35 years rode horse to work in rural Johnson Williamson Marion Unity, attended Creal Springs Methodist Church and Marion Senior Citizens Center. Surviving daughter Nancy Lewis and Marjorie Pirtle two grandkids three great grandchildren and multiple siblings. services 2 PM Sunday March 27 2011 at Creal Springs Methodist Church burial County Line Cemetery visitation 12 PM to 2 PM Cosby Sloan Funeral Home Creal Springs.
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Mary Luciene Vinson
Heartland Regional Medical Center
Marion
Mary
Williamson County
Ray and Glayds (Bradley) Johns
Lollie Alexander Vinson
Johnson and Williamson Marion
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