Evening events and meetings in Murphysboro area
Traveling office hours for Senator Fitzgerald held 9 to 10 a.m. Carterville Fire Department, 11 a.m. to noon Ava Village Hall, and 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Cutler Village Hall with call line (618) 692-0364. Also a 7 p.m. sci fi fantasy discussion at Sallie Logan Library. Hangar dance 7 to 10 p.m. at Metropolis Community Center featuring MCHS Jazz Band. tickets $5 at door or from Allen Brickhaus at (618) 524-3443 ext. 113.
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U.S
Peter G. Fitzgerald
Carterville
Sallie Logan Public Library
Murphysboro
Metropolis Community Center
Superman Square
MCHS
Allen Brickhaus
Village meetings listed for Buckner Carbondale Thompsonville
Buckner Village Board meets at 7 p.m. at village hall. Carbondale City Council meets at 7 p.m. at city hall civic center 200 S. Illinois Ave. Thompsonville Village Board meets at 7 p.m. at village hall. www thesouthern com.
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Buckner
Carbondale
S. Illinois Ave
Carbondale City Non-Bargaining Unit Employees Personnel Board
City
Thompsonville
Www
Thesouthern.com
Defense seeks delay in Burns murder trial
Carterville man Benjamin Aaron Burns faces two counts of first degree murder in the August death of Ryan D. Strum. At a status hearing Judge Phillip Palmer heard defense counsel Jason Olson request more time to prepare, with Olson planning to file a motion to continue. Burns was appointed counsel after public defender Alexander M. Fine recused over a potential conflict. The case, linked to an ongoing murder in another county, remains tentatively set for a June 9 pre trial with final resolution likely later.
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Benjamin Aaron Burns
John A. Logan College
Ryan D. Strum
Burns
Jason Olson
Williamson County Circuit Court
Phillip Palmer
Olson
Alexander M. Fine
Fine
Wepsiec
Palmer
Time to reflect on a lifelong Du Quoin firefighter
Du Quoin resident and longtime fire department member Richard Franck nears retirement May 29 after decades of service. He recalls early moments with a white helmet gifted by Elkville's late fire chief Danny Dunn and a 1968 black helmet marking his volunteer start. He honors both triumphs and tragedies while expressing pride in the department's work.
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Chuck Novara
Southern du Quoin
Richard Franck
DU Quoin
Danny Dunn
Elkville
Franck
State takes over Bethel Grain and Elevator
Illinois Agriculture officials announced Bethel Grain Inc and Bethel Elevator surrendered their grain dealer and warehouse licenses. The Benton facility is under state control and the elevator will close while assets are secured and a claims process begins. About 250 thousand dollars remains owed to farmers as creditors are notified.
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State
Bethel Grain
Benton — Bethel Grain Inc
Bethel Elevator
Ilinois Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Benton
Jeff Squibb
Squibb
Ag Department
Pinckneyville shakeup as new council takes seats
Pinckneyville’s newly seated city council moved quickly to replace the city attorney and treasurer. Mayor Ron Shirk appointed Gayl Pyatt as city attorney, replacing Don Johnson, while Arthur “Rick” Reese became city treasurer, succeeding LuAnn Williams. Frances “Fran” Thomas was reappointed city clerk. Johnson praised past officials and expressed pride in attracting jobs, and officials hinted at further changes ahead.
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Bret McDaniel
John Hammack
Fred Pabst
Jimmie Wright
Ron Shirk
Shirk
Gayl Pyatt
Don Johnson
Wright
Arthur
Rick” Reese
LuAnn Williams
Frances “Fran” Thomas
Perry County
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International Association of Administrative Professionals
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City Hall
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Carrier Mills
N. Mill St
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Ewing Village Board
Jackson County
Jackson-Perry Counties
Vocational Education Board of Control
Jefferson County Highway Committee
Highway Department
Fairfield Rd
Marion Park Board
Boy Scout Cabin
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Parish Ave
Marion
Tim Petrowich
Williamson County
Maxine McKenzie
Hurst
Mike Wepsiec
Strum
Aisha Robinson
Mississippi River
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Robinson
Pear Street
Christi Mathis
Joe Allen
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Travis
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