Jefferson County Train Crossing Fatality Near Webber Township
Jefferson County coroner Eddie Marks reports a fatal crash at a crossing on Auburn Lane in Webber Township near Bluford. Stone died from blunt head trauma after the vehicle was struck by a Norfolk Southern freight train. He was pronounced dead at 38 p.m. at Good Samaritan Hospital Mount Vernon. Funeral services set for 10 a.m. Friday at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens chapel, with visitation 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hughey Funeral Home. memorials to Mariah Stone via Carrie Stone trust fund.
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Mount Vernon
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Hughey Funeral Home
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Soldier's body found in submerged vehicle in Illinois lake
Illinois State Police investigate the death of Fort Campbell soldier Timothy A. Clark 21 after his submerged vehicle was found in Lake Glendale by a fisherman near a Pope County boat ramp. Preliminary autopsy cites drowning with no signs of foul play. toxicology pending.
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Pope County Lake
Arson suspect to be charged in Ware fires today
Corey E. Iman, 19, of Ware, faces three counts of aggravated arson, one count of residential arson, one count of arson, and one count of arson in connection with five fires in Ware during January and March. He is held at Jackson County Jail on a $250,000 bond. First court appearance set for 9 a.m. Wednesday. The Southern Times reported the case.
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Ware
Union County
Tyler R. Edmonds
David Livesay
Iman
Jackson County
Elkville teen to be reunited with mom in custody ruling
A Jackson County judge ordered 14 year old Brittany Jones to live with her mother Patricia Jones after hospital release with DCFS as guardian. Foster care was deemed not in the child’s best interest and a status conference is set for June 14. The Amber Alert that followed concern over care prompted the custody dispute.
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Solverson
Jackson County
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St. Louis Cardinal
Ringling Bros Ambassadors Visit Carbondale Club
Dave and Cherie Gregg, ambassadors of laughter from Ringling Bros. visit the Boys and Girls Club of Carbondale to teach balance, spinning plates, and juggling as part of a lead up to the May Barnum Bash at SIU Arena. The event creates joy and memory making for club members.
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Ringling Bros Tickets Go On Sale At SIU Arena
Five Abash performances listed from May 4 to May 6 with reserved seating. Opening night tickets cost 11 dollars, other prices are 15 20 dollars and 35 for VIP floor seats. Tickets available online by phone and at the arena box office.
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Probe into fatal Young shooting continues
Carbondale Illinois State Police investigate the fatal shooting of Molly Marie Young 21 at a residence on North Westridge Drive on the west side. Police have not ruled homicide nor filed charges. DNA fingerprint and firearm trace testing are underway at a state police crime lab as investigators interview witnesses. no further details are released.
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Gear Up for a Safe Ride campaign kicks off in Marion
State police and Illinois Department of Transportation join motorcycle groups to promote riding safety through training and proper gear in the Gear Up for a Safe Ride campaign launched this week at Black Diamond Harley Davidson in Marion. Trooper Byron Farthing cites his own on duty crash to urge visible riding and protective equipment.
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