Judge Allows Victim Statements In Nelson Trial
Franklin County Judge Leo Desmond ruled that statements made by an eight year old to a sheriff investigator may be admitted at Arthur W Nelson's jury trial set to start Tuesday. Nelson, 67, faces two counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault of a child and three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. The statements involve alleged assaults between September and December last year. The case notes prior convictions and multiple names used by Nelson, plus a 1988 Jackson County conviction for two counts of sexual assault of a child. He has pleaded not guilty. potential sentences range from six to 30 years, with enhancements possibly pushing to 12 to 60 years or life in prison.
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Du Quoin moves ahead on sewer plant project plan
Du Quoin plans a new wastewater treatment plant with IEPA loan potential up to 6.5 million dollars or bond funding if needed. Design work is 95 percent complete and bids could be sought by July. The city has secured grants totaling 500 thousand dollars to cover design and part of the cost.
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Coulterville board plans next school year
Coulterville school board debated futures for 2004 2005. The district seeks a waiver to retain Karen Albers as part time Spanish teacher despite missing certifications and approved her as technology director. The board discusses poverty grant changes and staffing shifts including Patti Berry and Gayle North leaving scheduling tasks.
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Preservation awards seek nominations for 2004 Driehaus honors
The Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois invites nominations for the 2004 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards across categories such as rehabilitation stewardship new construction media coverage public education advocacy leadership and lifetime commitment. Judges may also designate a Chairman's Award or Preservation Project of the Year. Previous winners include the Golconda Lock and Dam Houses in 2003 and the Rose Hotel in Elizabethtown in 2002.
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