Two Arrested on Drug Charges in Metropolis Parking Lot
Metropolis police arrested two Kentucky women early Wednesday in the Harrah's Casino parking lot on drug charges. Sarah E. Veach, 29, Henderson, Ky., charged with possession of a controlled substance. Kimberly D. Harris, 40, Owensboro, Ky., charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Seized substances include methamphetamine, valium, reprexain and endocet pills, marijuana, a pipe, and rolling papers. Both jailed at Massac County Detention Center.
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Illinois House advances plans to curb state bill backlog
Illinois lawmakers debate a budget path using leftover funds to pay down the backlog of bills as the House and Senate push tighter spending limits for the fiscal year starting July 1. House Speaker Madigan and Republican Leader Cross endorse a roughly 33.1 billion spending cap amid a shift toward member driven budget making.
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Teens attend WP3 Job Expo to explore future paths
About 200 Franklin County high school seniors attended the WP3 Job Expo sponsored by the Partnership for Youth. Local and regional employers including Continental Tire and Southern Illinois Healthcare set up booths alongside John A. Logan College and Rend Lake College. The event highlighted entry level and certification options as faster routes to work, with CT noting open factory positions and a $14.50 starting wage.
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Right balance between town and gown for Carbondale
City Council candidates discuss ways to boost Southern Illinois University enrollment. Jane Adams cites safety, appearance and Saluki Way as missed opportunities. Jessica Bradshaw urges more arts funding and a downtown pedestrian mall to attract students.
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House votes to ban sale of bath salts in Illinois
Illinois House approves House Bill 2089 to ban sale of synthetic drug sold as bath salts. Rep. Wayne Rosenthal notes one ounce sells for about 60 dollars under names like White Lightning and Ivory Wave. The measure passed 113 to 3 amid descriptions of drug effects including hallucinations and erratic behavior.
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City fears water shutoff amid meter dispute with RLCD
Lesser Mayor Ned Mitchell asks Rend Lake Conservancy District board members to help resolve a conflict over a faulty master water meter. The dispute led to lawsuits after the city withheld 127000 in payments since 2009, while RLCD demands escrow of past and future charges by April 15 to avert a water cutoff for Sesser residents and businesses.
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