Arrests After Carbondale Motel Search by Multi-Agency Team
Two men were arrested after a 10:20 p.m. April 20 search at Motel 6 Carbondale by the SI EG, Carbondale PD, Jackson County SO, and DEA. Ulysses Williams, 44, faces manufacture or delivery of crack cocaine over 15 grams and a parole warrant. Vincent Branch, 40, faces a Jackson County parole warrant. Both jailed in Murphysboro. Williams’ bond set at $1,000, Branch at $500 cash.
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Carbondale
Southern Illinois Enforcement Group
Vincent T. Branch
Bridgewood
Murphysboro
Jackson County
Branch
Williams
Marriage Licenses and Divorces April 19 to 23
Public records list marriage licenses issued in Williamson County and surrounding towns from April 15 to 23, naming couples and their residences. It also catalogs divorces granted and filed, with petitioner and respondent names and ages, across multiple towns including Benton, Carbondale, Du Quoin, Murphysboro, and Herrin.
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Sue Young
Petitioner
Gene Howard Young
Mulkeytown
Pamela L. Rusher
David Wayne Rusher
Benton
Lanny Dean Abis
Debra
Uhls
Sesser
Teddy A. Goforth
Phyllis
J. Goforth
du Quoin
Ricky Frances Woodside
Kimberly Jo McGhee
Rik Lee Zimmerman
Desiree Fisten Ferguson
Carterville
David Charles Rose
Hillary Lynn Haley
Keith James Shasteen
McLeansb
Sarah Michelle Giacomo
Pinckneyville
Kent Matthew Liefer
Karen Jennifer Mann
Bobby Dean Hill
Denise Ellen Hill
Nashville
Tanya Jean Bridges
Robert Glynn Bridges
Brett T. Vanzandt
Dowell
Bridget S. van Zandt
Scheller
Karen L. Bunton
Brad M. Bunton
Debra Lee Little
Clinton Herbert Little
Williamson County
Conor G. Jensen
Sarah K. Turner
Naperville
Aaron M. Dixon
Toni M. Stearns
de Soto
John F. Collins
Katelyn A. Daugherty
Herrin
Billy R. Allen
Lenda J. Brock
Harrisburg
Paul D. Thorne
Kara E. Menchowski
Troy D. Elliott
Nanette R. Emery
Marion Courtney A. Hutchinson
Tiffanie J Timmons
Thompsonville
John T. Ladd
Shannon L. Hatfield
Joseph M. Waldron
Heather D. Grimes
Donald R. Hart
Mary E. Stricker
Carbondale
Gary A. Crites
Rhonda J. Triplett
Rick L. McReynolds
Marion
Lori Ann McReynolds
Anna
Ellen Lucille Eastland
West Frankfort
Clinton Edward Fannell
Scottsdale
Ariz
Holly A. Dismang
Mark A. Dismang
Pittsburg
Janet Ann Ping
Mark David Ping
State of
Danny Ray Copher
Sabrina Fay Copher
Trico district weighs 356000 life safety work for school
Trico boards face nearly 356000 in repairs for the grade school after a 10 year life safety study. A roof dominates costs at about 285000 with other needs like electrical outlets and door closers. The district, under financial strain, considers a possible November tax increase referendum while monitoring state financial status.
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Campbell Hill
Trico
Ed Kirkhover
Mevert Professional Associates
Dennis Smith
Smith
Financial Review
Chester council delays action on noise ordinance
Chester council discusses Moor s Bar & Grill complaints and weed trash issues in a stalled move on a noise ordinance. Officials will verify decibel limits, while money for beautification projects and street lighting is reviewed. Water mains, fuel tax repairs, and a one hour Stacey Street parking limit are approved.
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Chester Council
Chester
Moor’s Bar & Grill
Buena Vista Street
Sandra Starr
Richard Clasen
Linda Sympson
Chester Chamber of Commerce
Council
Sympson
Korte
Sulljphan
Park Boulevard
Branch Street
Allendale Boulevard
Swanwick Street
Dairy Queen
Stacey Street
State Street
Henry Street
Butch Jungewalter
Loren Mott
Pear Tree Festival winners shine despite rain in Du Quoin
The eighth annual Pear Tree Festival featured a rain shortened day with multiple prize contests. Winners included Renee Dorsey in Pear Bake, Cheyanne Jones in Dress A Pear, and Du Quoin Dollars top prize of 150 dollars won by Alice Messer. Additional honors went to pet show winners, dog divisions, and heaviest cat awards. Dozens of bike prizes were awarded by local sponsors as part of the event hosted by the Du Quoin Tourism Commission.
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DU Quoin
Renee Dorsey
Jacqueline Gomes
Terry Cavins
Cheyanne Jones
Kaylee Ridgeway
Kayla
Alice Messer
Sara Vaz
Travis Rock
Roger Pirtle
Sam Heumann
Crabbie the
Hermit Crab
Zack Tolliver
Moose
Nikita
Ross
Jill Davis
Lucky
Hannah Werner
Sam
Megan
Seth Baxter
Abby Myers
Banterra Bank
Nickholas Wysciskalla
R & S Automotive
Kayla Baker
du Quoin Eagles
Noah Saunders
Southern Illinois Movers
Chaz Bland
Lions Club
Du Quoin considers televising city council meetings
Du Quoin residents may view council meetings online or on cable TV after discussions with SUSCOM. Officials want no net cost and aim to start within eight to ten weeks while renegotiating the cable franchise due in April 2005.
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DU Quoin
Don Richey
Suscom Cable
Richey
Canadian National Railway
Illinois Central Railroad
27 state workers to stay on job during appeal ruling
27 state employees fired by Gov. Blagojevich will remain at work while an appellate court decides their case. Spokeswoman Abby Ottenhoff said the administration continues its legal push and expects possible reinstatement. Attorneys noted back pay and peace of mind for the workers as some, including former agriculture director Joe Hampton and ex-deputy chief of staff Brad Cole, have already returned to duties.
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Springfield
Rod Blagojevich
Blagojevich
George H. Ryan
Ottenhoff
John Kerley
Joe Hampton
Brad Cole
Ryan
Carbondale
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Linda Rush
Franklin County
Eric S. Alien
Erica Y. White
Kansas City
Timothy J. Davis
Jaclyn M. Mondino
Shannon R. Cleer
Shannon G. Davis
Kenneth Waylon Tucker
Jennifer L. Dempsey
Christopher
Chad A. Erwin
Julie R. Carrell
McLeansboro
Joseph Alan Bozarth
Zeigler
Roselyn K. Edwards
Jackie Ray Groves
Tracy Lynn Long
Rhonda Kay Hedger
Richard Joseph Hedger
David Mason
Kristina Povolish
Craig N. Irwin
Ann C. Phillippe
Fort Myers
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Larry A. Kinley
Veronica A. Kinley
Tuscon, Ariz
James S. Crowden
Natiie J. Davis
Craig T. David
Jill L. Carbaugh
Maeric
John M. Pfeiffer
Chera L. Card
Harry L. Minor
Jessica L. Lewis
Russell M. Finney
Carla R. Butler
Steven E. Ward
Jennifer L. Jordan
Dale E. Presswood
Denise A. Mayo
Cambria
Jesse R. Rodewald
Amy R. Huth
Brenda L. Sayer
Frederick A. Sayer
Melva L. Turner
Thomas L. Turner
Francine L. Bundren
Timmy Bundren
Rebecca J. Miller
James L. Miller
Amber D. Carr
Marsha Merritt
William Merritt
Goreville
Perry County
Rm R. Kellerman
Clarence S. Kellerman
Ry G. Webb
Brenda K. Webb
weMichael Ray McConnough
Mindy Jo Bailey
James Earl Bailey Jr
Junction City
Bar
Union County
Mickey R. Haas
Jonesboro
Robert G. Haas
Matthew R. Harris
Carmi
Melissa A. Stanfill
Vienna
Mary A. Stabnau
Clinton J. Stabnau
Cecil Haynes
Allin
Shawna Haynes
Tamms
Valerie Hill
Thomas Hill
Terri Lynn Norris
George Lee Norris
Kari R. Sanders
Gregory L. Sanders
State of Illinois
Annette Zavala Amis
Johnston City
Jerry Don Amis Jr
Sara A. Mays
Jerry Scott Mays
Susan T. Owens
Ricky W. Owens
Anna Mae Summers
Robert Alton Summers
Nancy J. Edds
Teddy D. Edds
Billy Joe Garris
Jessica June Garris
Deborah A. Randall
James J. Randall
Chillhorse
Cheryl Ann Quertermous
Shawn David Quertermous
Creal Springs
Pete M. Garavalia
Billie Jo Garavalia
Jean Vineyard
Dorothy Vineyard
Bonita Springs
Gary Bateman
Dianna Bateman
Red Bud
Timothy Arnold
Cynthia Lauren Arnold
Shawneemediation
Tri-State
David Goetting
Cheryl Hinkle
Lifesavers
Cheryl Graff
Coak
Nancy Hamilton
Hamilton
Christi Mathis
Black
Danny Eisenhauer
Cameron Dean
du Quoin State Bank
Delainey Fire
Associated Lumber
Jordan Ragland
Toler
Do It Best
Nichole Jackson
Edward Jones
Lisa Emling
Andy Darnell
Kyle Deen
American Legion
Breanna Green
Pierce Chrysler Center
Simeon Johnson
State Farm
Troy Cavitt
Rebecca Atwater
Jaycees
du Quoin City
Keyes City Park
American Legion and Sons of Legion
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Mathiss
Hcis
Matt Adrian
THE
Southern
Abby Ottenhoff
Assy Ottennor Vaconevic Spoke
Kerley
Hampton
Cole
Matt.admian
Lee
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