Grants Open for Illinois Farmers and Rural Businesses
Grants are available for renewable energy purchases and energy efficiency improvements by agricultural producers and rural small businesses. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship, 51 percent ownership, and demonstrated financial need. Apply at furdev.usdards/farmbill/apply.htm. For details contact Cathy Glover or Patrick Lydie at 217 403 6210/6211.
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Southern Illinois
Illinois
U.S
Furdev
Cathy Glover
Patrick Lydie
Mothers Day teas at Denning Elementary delight moms
Six kindergarten classes at Denning Elementary staged Mother’s Day teas with skits songs and flowers for moms. Diane Zucks and Cynthia Johns classes performed recitations and offered red roses and homemade recipes bound in cookbooks. Students shared recipes including chicken corn turkey sandwich and cereal with milk and the mothers enjoyed punch and Rice Krispie treats.
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West Frankfort
Queens
Denning
Mom
Diane Zuck
Cynthia John
Joe Bradley
Keegan Easley
Brandon Harris
Steeleville mayor honored as Illinois Young Person of the Year
Steeleville Mayor Mike Armstrong was named one of the Ten Outstanding Young Persons in Illinois by the Illinois Jaycees at a Saturday banquet in Peoria. The Steeleville Jaycees praised his work on city projects, economic development, and community programs, noting his long service as council member, mayor, coach, and volunteer.
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Steeleville
Mike Armstrong
Illinois
Illinois Jaycees
Marvin Bartens
Steeleville Jaycees
Jaycees
Bartens
Armstrong
Jim Edgar
University of Illinois
Bill Self
Chris Zorich
Chicago Bears
Steeleville Western Auto
Napa
Steeleville High
The
Humane Society
Pere Marquette
Peoria
Household hazardous waste collection set for Saturday
Randolph County hosts a hazardous waste collection Saturday from 8 am to 3 pm at Sparta City Park. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Sparta city officials, with Onyx Environmental Services, will accept household items free of charge for residents of Randolph and surrounding counties.
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Randolph County
Sparta City Park
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
City of
Sparta
Onyx Environmental Services of
Sauger
Randolph
Mike Springston
Springston
IEPA
MARRIAGE LICENSES AND DIVORCES REPORTED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY
Franklin County records show marriages on April 28 and 29 for Roy Wahling and Salina Huie of O Fallon and Dustin Keller with Rebecca Otterson, plus Benton residents John Moore and Danielle Boatright and Johnny Rivera with Holly Light. Divorces filed and granted span April 22 to 30 for multiple couples across Benton Freeman Mare A Thompsonville West Frankfort Marion and surrounding towns. Names include Bobby and Carolyn Johnson, Erica McClintock and Josh McClintock, Mark and Tina Taylor, Randy and Susan Fofar, William and Kerri Chaffin, Jimmy and Kim Redden, Larry and Kenda Galbraith, Therese and James Howard, Vickie Burnett and Jason Burnett, Julie Slomka and John Slomka, Debbie Petkas and Jim Petkas, and many others in Jackson and Williamson counties.
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Roy Donald Wahling
Salina Marie Huie
O'Fallon
Dustin Heath Keller
Rebecca Lynn Otterson
Freeman Spur
John F. Moore
Danielle N. Boatright
Benton
Johnny Rivera
Holly K. Light
West Frankfort
Erica Nicole McClintock
McLeansboro
Josh McClintock
Franklin County
Mark A. Taylor
Thompsonville
Tina R. Taylor
Marion
Randy A. Fofar
Susan R. Fofar
William J. Chaffin
Kerri A. Chaffin
Jimmy LaRay Redden
Petitioner
Kim Ellen Redden
Larry E. Galbraith
Kenda J. Galbraith
Therese Doreen Howard
James Ward Howard SR
Whittington
Vickie Ann Burnett
West City
Jason Robert Burnett
Julie D. Slomka
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N. Atchinson
Phil Nixon
University of Illinois Extension Office
Carbondale
Alzheimer’s Association
John A. Logan College
Carterville
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
Carbondale Memorial Hospital
W. Jackson St
Benton Farmer’s Market
Benton Square
Franklin County Extension
Illinois 14 West
Denning Elementary
Gail Rissi Thomas
Johns
Jacob Hanson
Pollyagain
Aol.com
Sandra Mash
Cody
Denning Elementary School
Rven
Tuk
Madeline Pernitsky
Amy
State
Mathiss
Hcis
Bobby G. Johnson
Carolyn Kay Johnson
Freeman Mare
Debbie Petkas
Jim Petkas
Jackson County
Tony G. Lehr
Coulterville
Laura E. Wolfe
Murphysboro
Robert A. Marfio
Kerry A. Gearhart
Ryan K. Aldridge
Melainie R. Reese
Kenneth E. Gulley
Dawn M. Pugh
Eric J. Campbell
Kathryn E. Curry
Lucian W. Stone Jr
Adrian R. Rozelle
Brandon L. Moore
Teresa D. Bryant
Richard K. Gordon
Ava
Merry A. Gordon
Cutler
Carol M. Derossett
Kenneth W. Derossett
Grand Tower
Rebecca J. Cavins
Elkville
Clifford E. Cavins
du Quoin
Melva L. Turner
Thomas L. Turner
Rainie D. Lewis
Derrick R. Lewis
Butner
Andrea Campbell
William 5. Campbell
Johnson County
Johnny H. Rodman
Tracy L. Troyer
Vienna
Jackie Lee Ditterline Jr
Jessica Nichole Baily
Ozark
Alfred M. Mahan Jr
Amanda K. Taylor
Bragg City
John M. Helms
Laura J. Hudson
Donald T. Simmons Jr
Kimberly E. Racey
Cypress
David R. Berger
Jill Ann Terrell
Goreville
Terrell Charles
Shawnee Correctional Center
Patrisha Charles
Cook County
Wessey L. Levison
Kimberly L. Craige
State of Texas
Kennard McCune
Sharon McCune
Hammond
Ind
Kendall Wayne West
Buncombe
Julia Kristine West
Priscilla June Felts
Royce Don Felts
Fancy Farm
Jeffery L. Davis
Brian Smith
Rosalind Smith
Chicago
Lyla Ann Bucher
Jason D. Bucher
Harrisburg
Scott A. Dotson
Shawne
Jolene K. Dotson
Francisco R. Martinez
Terry Jo Martinez
Rockford
Todd D. Walsh
Christy L. Walsh
Terra Lynn Smith
Dusty William Smith
Perry County
David Earl Bowen
Amber Renee Frost
Tamaroa
Jimmy Lawless
Kay Louise Morrison
Joshua Smith Benson
Shaina Marguerite Graff
Steven Dale Heeton
Sharon Rose Allison
Julie Kay Weaver
Cody Ray Weaver
William J. Moll
Christina Moll
Revay Jones
Pinckneyvill Correctional Center
Terrina Adriene Jones
Sharon K. Rone
Ronald D. Rone
Union County
Dale T. Kinder
Anna
Mary L. Kinder
Jonesboro
David S. Knight
Donna L. Knight
Tracy L. Rendleman
John D. Rendleman
Kassandra L. Dillon
Nicholas R. Dillon
Brenda K
Williamson County
Jared F. Wharry
Champaign
Stephanie N. Munguia
Zeigler
Erick P. Davis
Cindy R. Campbell
Tyler N. Cook
Kelly D. Burk
Kevin A. Chapman
Elizabeth A. Hampton
Melissa Dawn Fowler
Herrin
Jamie Lee Fowler
Ronnie L. Flanigan
Mary Lou Flannigan
State of Illinois
Robin Lin Lingle
Cambria
Jerry Lynn Lingle
Johnston City
Sheila Luesing
Keith Luesing
Denise Lee Smith
Chad Erik Smith
Dana Graves
Anna M. Hill Bryant
Carla Lynn Blacklock
Richard Allen Blacklock
Judith Oretta Aldridge
Gary Edward Aldridge
Sarah K. Dudman
Davie G. Dudman
Lisa A. Crabtree
Clinton W. Crabtree
Donna L. Murray
Scott M. Murray
Dongola
Terry E. Hawkins
Carrie L. Hawkins
Stevensville
Mich
Gregory Scott Alton Sr
Felicia Marie Alton
Connie M. Clark
Georg W. Clark
Angela L. Smith
de Soto
Adam C. Smith
Timothy Arnold
Cynthi Lauren Arnold
Creal Springs
Susan Diana Evrard
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