Du Quoin Fire Chief Franck to Retire After 29 Years
Du Quoin fire chief Franck announces retirement set for May 29 after 29 years of service. He recounts 545 city council meetings, 5 115 fire calls, 3 478 emergency truck responses,and 13 deaths on his watch, plus roles as firefighter and educator. He plans to spend more time with family, pursue carpet work, and seek new activities while preserving his legacy including relatives serving in fire service and Navy.
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Burns case could delay trial in Strum murder
Two campers found the body in the Strum area on Sept. 2. Police arrested Burns on Oct. 3 and charged him with murder. Robinson was charged with concealing a homicidal death but was released for lack of probable cause. Special prosecutor Wepsiec oversees the case begun when the body was found. Burns remains jailed in Williamson County on a $1 million bond facing 20 to 60 years or life if convicted.
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Shirk Faces Liquor Post Question as Council Seeks Opinion
The Pinckneyville council debates Shirk's claim of divesting from Shirks Inc and whether he can appoint John Hammack as deputy liquor commissioner. Officials seek legal guidance from City Attorney Gayl Pyatt on the liquor license duties and potential conflicts of interest.
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