West Frankfort Council Eyes Future Growth and Industry
West Frankfort Community Council kicks off a membership and fundraising drive to attract new industry, revive its 1950s optimism, and expand economic development. Larry Perrotto notes the group’s heritage, recalls the Mark Twain Boats era, and urges a broad 30 day campaign with a Fair Share Dues Formula to fund future growth. Green reports an eight-tenant incubator yielding $110,000 annually in city lease income as demand for space grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Frankfort
Perrotto
Community Council
Mark Twain Boats
Franklin County
Illinois
Crownline Boats
Franklin-Williamson Human Services
Perrotte
G. David Green
Mark Twain
Green
Bank robbery probe in Marion prompts suspect sketch
Marion police release a sketch of a tall black male in a hooded sweatshirt and stocking mask linked to the Banterra Bank robbery on North Carbon Street. The suspect possibly also visited nearby State Finance Co. while asking about a loan. No prime suspect named. Call 618 993 2124 with tips.
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Marion
Banterra
N.carbon St
State Finance Co
State Finance
Mike Moss
Moss
Murphysboro Council votes on tax plan for city budget
Murphysboro officials debate a proposed tax increase to raise about 300000 dollars, warning it may require combining revenue with personnel cuts. Fire Chief Reeves warns further cuts could hamper response, while several aldermen oppose raising taxes and favor belt tightening. The council split 5 to 5, with Williams casting the decisive vote in favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Williams
Mark Costa
Reeves
Austin Riggio
Kevin
Riggio
Murphysboro
Vicki Ardrey
Bill Daum
Gene Gray
Timothy Bowers
Costa
Frankie Edwards
Theresa Blankenship
Ruth Tindall
Tindall
DUI and Traffic Dispositions Across Multiple Counties
A wide list of DUI and driving with license suspended charges reported for several defendants across Jackson, Perry, Union, and Williamson counties with varied bond amounts from 0 to 3000 dollars and multiple guilty pleas, court supervision, and fines. Defendants include Tyler R. Johnson Carbondale. Michael D. Smith Jonesboro. Shante Lyons Carbondale. Adam Steinbach Carterville. and many others with DUI or license suspension outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Tyler R. Johnson
Walnut
Carbondale
Leslie A. Bilderback
Grand Ave
Dui
Michael D. Smith
Cook St
Jonesboro
Shante J. Lyons
W. Pecan St
Adam C. Steinbach
Marion St
Carterville
Jan T. Ott
Gartside
Murphysboro
Heidi M. Zivanovich
S. County Line Road
Matthew D. Hobson
S. Dennison St
Harrisburg
George H. Whitehead
W. Kent Drive
Sean M. Hetzman
Warren Road
Clifford D. Poindexter
Fort Campbell
Tenn
Daniel W. Doolin
Watt Hill Road
Jungkuk Oh
Southern Hills Drive
Ellen M. Smith
Newton St
Johnston City
Peter J. Bronkema
S. Emerald Lane
Kristin D. Wilson
Third St
Corey C. Hendrix
Felts Hall
James M. Speer
Box
Ryan E. Valliant
Chestnut
Bond
Phillip
Michael Wright
P.O. Box 71
Corp
Luis A. Rader
Eureka Lane
Byron E. Bennett
E. Jackson Sr
Jason W. Hill
Autumn Ridge Road
Kevin L. Kimmel
S. Illinois Ave
Donald L. Smelter
N. Harper
Marion
Jamison M
Smith
E. College St
Deanna J. Knight
Noble Lane
Loren A. Short II
Calsbury Road
West Frankfort
Stanley W. Matthews
P.O. Box
Sonya M. Tinsley
Anthony D. Gibson
Paradise Drive
Turhon R. Watson
Walnut St
No. SC
Jeanie A. Hoyle
S. Jefferson
Daniel E. Hickey
Oak St
James E. Vox
11Th St
Nazaree M. Freeman
Illinois Ave
Melissa A. Blaise
16Th St
John T. Oliver Jr
County Line Road
Alanda J. Riddle
S. Gauger Ave
Harvey
Keenan J. Farr
S. Fisher St
Billye J. Preston
North St
Noel Reynoso
S. Lawndale
Chicago
Linda M. Hostalek
Illinois
Lewis C. O'Brien
Perry County
Paul W. Rushing
Poplar St
Elkville
Mark A. Centrie
Pawnee Drive
du Quoin
Elizabeth A. Slone
Aster Road
Coulterville
Matthew W. Stork
Angela D. Deutschmann
Sparta
Tommie L. Kempfer
Catherine T. Spaargaren
Verity St
Aurora
Jessica R. Pyszkapigg
S. Second St
Irvington
Richard F. Dresel
Wine Hill Road
Campbell Hill
Arthur Vann
N. Maple St
Jamie M. Gilliam
Smith Ave
Lindsay D. Hunter
N. Walnut St
Barbara L. Johnson
S. Madison St
Marsha C. Gibson
New Church Road
Pinckneyville
Samuel O. Moore
Portland Place
Lincoln
William A. Chandler
Cherry St
Willisville
Brett T. Vanzandt
E. Tamaroa Road
Scheller
Cynthia L. Walier
S. Sunset Drive
Jordan Kramper Christopher
St. Libory St
St. Libory
Jesse J. Bergmann
Wenedy
Daniel R. Elserman
S. State St
Christopher
Christopher N. Harvey
N. Locust St
Tamaroa
Daniel M. Robinson
County Road
Adam J. Wuichard
Chester St
Jason A. States
Sap Road
Pidickneyville
Joel E. Johnson
Mechanicsburg Road
Springfield
Lester W. Stell
John
Union County
Raul S. Murillo
N. 49Th
Belleville
Barrett Hardaman
S. Lowe
Phillip J. Morgan
St. John Road
Anna
Leon Bullock
Ellis
Kenneth W. Ingram
Kristen Circle
Mabelvale
Ark
Timothy E. Rosenthal
Lee St
Wolf Lake
Terry G. Dennis
River Bend
Grand Chain
Jerone Z. Flowers
Summer Sun Square
Memphis
Williamson County
Paul Hunsacker
Club Road
Shirley A. Hanzel
Somers Church Road
Thompsonville
Eric D. Hayes
West Road
Shawn D. Quertermous
Salt Petre
Creal Springs
Chris B. Wheeler
Remington Road
Katherine Renee Dunlap
Norman Road
Nathan S. Jones
Indian Hill
Herrin
Kevin Lee Miller
E. Star Trail
Makanda
Timothy O Meadows
E. College
Michael K. Roth
St. Louis
Crystal K. Wargel
Aaron S. Sutton
John A. Beaver
Norman E. Wyant
Tyler H. Elliott
Willie Tyler Dillard
Searcy
Washington principal Hyde leaves a lasting impact on district
Principal Hyde and district staff recall his dedication to Washington school with 650 students. He enjoys working with children, plans to stay at the principal level, and will miss mentoring teachers and supporting programs like Running to Read. Hyde will move to St Charles with his wife Luanne this summer.
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Thompson
Hyde
Marsha Land
Washington School
Land
Marion
Carrier Mills
Stonefort
Salem High School
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Hudgens
Wild Rose School
Luanne
St. Charles
Cairo mayor weighs police patrol cuts and revenue
New Cairo mayor Farris faces opposition from officials Thurston and Whitaker over proposals to drop Interstate 57 patrols near the annexed area. Thurston cautions about replacement revenue and layoffs, while Whitaker opposes mass dismissals and urges revenue plans. Farris to be sworn in at today’s city council meeting.
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Thurston
Farris
Cairo
Bobby Whitaker
Whitaker
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Jim Muir
Novara
Larry Perrotto
Shawneelink
Tim Petrowich
Tim.petrowich
Thesouthern
Debbie Jemison
Illinois Bankers Association
Jemison
Harold G. Downs
Ken,seeber
Johnson County
Robert A. Melwing
Jefferson St
Paducah
Scott L. Kelley
Alum Cave Road
John Matthew Hayden
Vienna
Laura H. Richmond
Cherry Lake Road
Jason L. Woods
Sixth St
Kory J. Cooper
S. Seventh St. Elkville
Eric L. Tow
Pyatt-Cutler Road
Cutler
Shawn C. Voges
Campground Road
Ava
Rebecca E. Kristen
S. Locust St
Susan L. Martin
U.S
Dubois
Deborah L. Prike
Mimosa Drive
Los Angeles
Washington
John Homan
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