Collapse of Murphysboro building deemed safe after partial teardown
In Murphysboro at 9th and Walnut the Tavern building, under renovation into eight apartments, was partly torn down and part of the structure collapsed on Wednesday. Street officials say the site is out of danger. owner Mark Gates and three workers escaped unharmed though nearby cars were damaged. Insurance pending.
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H. B. Koplowitz
9Th and
Walnut
Murphysboro
Street Department
Jim Shields
Walnut Street
9Th Street
Mark Gates
Gates
Bill Meggs, Jr
Golden Key Award to honor SI capital bureau reporting
The Springfield bureau of Lee Enterprises will receive a 1982 Golden Key Award for mental health coverage. Cited are Mike Lawrence and other bureau members for thorough accurate reporting. WMAG-TV Chicago and Dixon Evening Telegraph also win awards. luncheon May 25.
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SI Capital Bureau
Springfield
Bureau of
Lee Enterprises, Inc
Southern Illnoisan
Department of Mental
Mike Lawrence
Don Levener
Kathy Best
Wmag-Tv
Chicago
Misericordia Homes
Dixon Evening Telegraph
Dixon Developmental Center
IEPA restricts Crainville sewer system to curb capacity
The Village of Crainville is placed on the IEPA Restricted Status List as a sewage system reaching hydraulic or design capacity. No new sewer connection permits may be issued while seeking a state grant to fund expansion and add a treatment step to the existing plant.
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Crainville
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
IEPA
Murphysboro Native Named Missouri Peace Officers Officer of the Year
James Ferrari, a detective sergeant with the St. Ann police, formerly of Murphysboro, has been named Officer of the Year by the Missouri Peace Officers Association for his narcotics enforcement work. He and his parents are noted as former Murphysboro residents.
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James Ferrari
Murphysboro
Missouri Peace Officers Association
Mureeerere
St. Ann, Mo
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